American Silver Eagles Clad in 24K Gold with Black Ruthenium highlights! To highlight the original coin design, the Merrick Mint has clad the coin entirely in 24K Gold with Walking Liberty and Eagle on the coin reverse in Black Ruthenium. Discovered in 1844, Ruthenium belongs to the Platinum group on the periodic table, and sits just a few spots lower on the list of rare Earth elements. The American Silver Eagle Dollar coin is genuine legal tender struck by the U.S. Mint. It is minted in one full ounce of .999 PURE SILVER and measures a massive 40.6mm in diameter. Each coin comes in an acrylic coin holder and includes a Full Color 2-sided Certificate of Authenticity. Genuine U.S. Legal Tender Coin Authentic U.S. American Silver Eagle Lavished in Black Ruthenium and 24K Gold (shades of Black Ruthenium may vary from light to dark as it is in the platinum family) Coin is minted in one full ounce of .999 PURE SILVER Satisfaction Guaranteed