1981 US Strategic Stockpile US Assay Office SFO 10oz .999 Silver Bar Sigma Verified

Vintage 1981 US Strategic Stockpile 10oz .999 Silver Bar

On the Obverse: Minted FromU.S. Strategic Stockpile Silver

Formerly Stored at the U.S. Assay Offiice, San Francisco, CA CC, 1981

On the Reverse: .999 Fine Silver Ten Troy Ounces with the American Flag flowing in the wind behind an eagle in flight

Vintage Bar with Antique toning as pictured

Secondary Bars and Rounds which may exhibit minor handling marks.

Sigma Verified for your peave of mind and confidence

• Overview & History

  • Origin: Melted down from the Defense Logistics Agency strategic stockpile.
  • Location: Formerly stored at the U.S. Assay Office in San Francisco (or New York).
  • Purpose: Released and minted into .999 fine silver bullion in 1981 to help stabilize and lower inflated silver prices.
  • Composition: .999 fine silver (available in 1 oz and 10 oz sizes as bars or rounds).

  Specifications & Design

  • Obverse: Features an American flag, an eagle, weight, and purity.
  • Reverse: Bears text stating “Minted From U.S. Strategic Stockpile Silver” and “Formerly Stored at U.S. Assay Office in San Francisco”.

  • Collectible Value: Highly sought after by vintage stackers and collectors for its unique historical backstory tied to 1980s economic history