Since the inception of the Silver Eagle dollar coins in 1986, their has always been a high interest in Silver Eagle error coins. As you all know, the Silver Eagle coin itself is a beautiful coin with a wonderful luster and great relief which also adds to the appeal for the error coin collector. The United States Mint produces roughly 15 billion coins of all types each year, including the Silver Eagle. It is estimated that only .000003 of error coins ever make their way into circulation. With numbers like these, which at times is mind boggling, now you know why Silver Eagle error coins are some of most sought after error coins in the numismatic marketplace both for the investor and collector alike.