2016-W Mercury Dime Centennial Other Bullion
The 2016-W Mercury Dime Centennial Other Bullion is a business-strike issue produced at the West Point, New York from United States. Mintage of 125,000 is the largest in the Other Bullion series, making this a common-date issue.
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About the Other Bullion
Since 2009, the United States has been issuing various bullion coins for sale. Bullion coins are coins explicitly issued for the purpose of investment. Being made of precious metal like gold and silver, these coins are considered a form of currency and a store of value.
One of the more popular bullion coins is the American Gold Eagle, released in 2009 to replace the American Gold Buffalo coin. The American Gold Eagle features the iconic Lady Liberty on the front and a bald eagle on the back, symbolizing national pride. The obverse (heads) design is based on Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ classic 1907 Double Eagle gold coin. The reverse (tail) design is a modernized version of the classic American bald eagle.
The American Silver Eagle was also released in 2009 and is made of 1 full troy ounce (31.101 grams) of 99.9% fine silver, making it the only official silver bullion coin of the United States. The obverse side bears the design of Adolph A. Weinman’s Walking Liberty and the reverse side includes a heraldic eagle with thirteen five-pointed stars.
The American Platinum Eagle was released in 2018 and is the only official platinum bullion coin of the United States. It is made of 1 full troy ounce (31.101 grams) of 99.95% fine platinum, and has a face value of $100. The obverse portrays a full facing view of the Statue of Liberty with the inscriptions “Liberty” and “In God We Trust”. The reverse design depicts a soaring eagle with a face value and the inscriptions “United States of America”, and “E Pluribus Unum”.
These coins are all popular among bullion collectors and investors alike and they can be purchased at most major coin dealers or through the United States Mint. Collectors often search high and low to get their hands on as many of these coins as they can. Prices of the coins fluctuate based on the spot price of the underlying precious metal, and investors often keep a close eye on the market to determine when to buy and sell.
With various precious metals to choose from and a wide variety of designs, the bullion coins of the United States have something for everyone. Whether you are a collector, an investor, or simply a fan of coins, these coins should appeal to you.
The 2016-W Mercury Dime Centennial Other Bullion coin. Has a total mintage of 125,000, and struck at the West Point, New York mint.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the mintage of the 2016-W Mercury Dime Centennial Other Bullion?
- The 2016-W Mercury Dime Centennial Other Bullion has a total mintage of 125,000.
- Where was the 2016-W Mercury Dime Centennial Other Bullion minted?
- The 2016-W Mercury Dime Centennial Other Bullion was struck at the West Point, New York mint.
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