If you'd like to add some razzle-dazzle to your collection, look no further — the most beautiful form of American silver eagles are the spectacularly minted proofs. In 2018, a sparse 411,397 proofs were struck by the West Point Mint, which was less than 3% of the year's bullion output. These one ounce .999 fine silver beauties boast deep-etched frosted engravings and dramatic mirrorlike backgrounds.