The 2018 silver eagles have value as both numismatic coins and as silver bullion. Keep reading to learn more about these coins.

2018 Silver Eagle

Specifications

Type: American Silver Eagle
Year: 2018
Face Value: $1.00
Composition: 99.9% silver
Total Weight: 1 troy oz.
Current Silver Bullion Value: $29.68

The US minted the 2018 silver eagle with no mint mark and also the 2018 W burnished silver eagle, 2018 W proof silver eagle, and 2018 S proof silver eagle. The mint mark, when present, can be found on the reverse side of the coin.

The burnished silver eagles have a unique look to them. Burnished coins have a matte-like finish and they appear less shiny.

Proof coins are essentially coins that have more detail. They are minted on special planchets and it takes longer to produce them. Each proof coin originally comes in a US Mint issued velvet box and a certificate of authorization (COA).

Series Location Quantity Minted
2018 West Point and San Francisco 15,700,000
2018 W, Burnished West Point 131,935
2018 W Proof West Point 361,192
2018 S Proof San Francisco 158,791

Value

This coin, regardless of condition, is worth at least its weight in silver. The current spot price of silver is $29.68 per ounce. Therefore $29.68 is the current melt value of this coin.

The 2018 silver eagle with no mint mark is worth around $45 in uncirculated condition.

The 2018 W burnished silver eagle is worth around $90 in uncirculated condition.

The 2018 W proof silver eagle is worth around $90 in proof condition.

Lastly the 2018 S proof silver eagle is worth around $115 in proof condition.

 

Sources:

The Red Book


See also:

2019 Silver Eagle
2017 Silver Eagle
2016 Silver Eagle