1 oz Engelhard Prospector Silver Round

Engelhard Prospector 1 oz Silver Coin History: 

Engelhard's 1 oz .999 fine Silver rounds were the first bullion rounds that were marketed to the public. Produced from 1982 to 1987, these Silver rounds are often considered the most recognizable and most valuable by investors and collectors alike. Engelhard was once an American owned fortune 500 company and is now a German manufacturer BASF.  Engelhard produces investment quality platinum, palladium, silver and gold and is the world’s largest precious metals refinery.

Silver Engelhard Prospector1 oz Coin Specifications:

• Mint Engelhard
• Minted since 1982-1987
• Purity 0.999 fine pure silver
• Silver content 1 oz.
• Thickness 2.9 mm
• Diameter 39 mm
• Known as the American Prospector
• Obverse: Features an American Prospector panning for gold epitomizing the hard work and hope back in early American history. 
• Reverse: The Engelhard ‘Large E’ logo appeared on the reverse from 1982 through 1984, and the standard ‘Eagle’ logo appeared on the reverse from 1984 through 1987 [so there were 2 different designs in 1984].  It also features the One Troy Ounce and its purity below stating its 999 + fine silver.