2006 Silver Dollar Value
The 2006 Silver Eagle Dollar is worth far more than its face value, due to its numismatic value and silver bullion content. Continue reading if you want to know how much is a 2006 silver dollar worth.
Coin Specification
- Type: Silver American Eagle
- Country: United States
- Year: 2006
- Face Value: $1 USD
- Weight: 1 troy oz
- Metal Composition: 99.9% Silver
The American Mint creates bullion coins called American Silver Eagles. The coin’s obverse (Head) features the Lady Liberty with the rising sun behind her along with the inscription 2006 – LIBERTY – In God We Trust. The reverse (tail) features an eagle, a shield, and 13 stars along with the inscription United States of America – 1 OZ Fine Silver – One Dollar.
2006 Silver Eagle Dollar comes in a variety of mintage types:
- 2006 Silver Dollar without a mint mark, was struck at the West Point mint with a total quantity of 10,676,522.
- 2006 W Proof Silver Dollar, was struck at the West Point mint with a total quantity of 1,092,477.
- 2006 W Burnished Silver Dollar, it was struck at the West Point mint with a total quantity of 468,020.
- 2006 P Proof Silver Dollar, was struck at the Philadelphia mint with a total amount of 248,875.
The mint mark for the 2006 Proof Silver Eagles is visible on the reverse, beneath the Eagle’s right talon. Proof Silver Eagles have additional detail and reflective (mirror-like) surfaces since they are minted on unique planchets. Each Proof Silver Eagle coin is initially packaged in a box from the US Mint along with a certificate of authenticity.
How much is a 2006 silver dollar worth?
There is one ounce of pure silver (.999) in each 2006 Silver Eagle dollar coin. Because of its high silver content, the 2006 silver eagle dollar in circulated condition typically is worth about $22 based on a spot price for an ounce of silver of $22. However, the 2006 P Proof silver dollar in uncirculated PF69 condition is worth about $119.
The 2006 silver eagle dollar without a mint mark in MS69 is worth about $41. The value of the 2006 W Proof silver eagle dollar in PR70 condition is approximately $102.
