This is genuine silver coin and comes complete with a Certificate of Authenticity, the coin is in an airtight holder, and with a velvet lined case.
"The Certificate of Authenticity states:
"This is to certify this 2000 Silver Bullion American Eagle coin is genuine United States Mint coinage. The obverse of the .999 Fine Silver coin is based on Adolph A. Weinman's 1916 "Walking Liberty" Half Dollar, one of the most elegant coins ever minted. The reverse design, a powerful "Heraldic Eagle," was created 70 years later by U.S. Mint sculptor-engraver John Mercanti. Using an advanced colorization process, The American Historic Society has meticulously colorized this gleaming Brilliant Uncirculated coin to the finest detail. This American Eagle Silver Dollar bears the historic date 2000, the first year of the Millennium."
Received as a gift and has been setting in a file cabinet for close to 10 years and has not been touched during that time. The case, coin, and certificate are in pefect condition.