Coeur D'Alene Mines

Coeur Mining, Inc. is a precious metals mining company listed on the New York Stock exchange. It operates five mines located in North America. Coeur employs 2,200 people and in 2012 it was the world's 9th largest silver producer. In 2013 the company changed its name to Coeur Mining, Inc. from Coeur d'Alene Mines and moved its head office to Chicago, Illinois from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Coeur Mining was formed in 1928 to mine silver in the Coeur d'Alene region of Idaho. The company was an important mine operator in northern Idaho for many decades and among others operated the Coeur d'Alene Silver Mine, the Coeur Mine and the Galena Mine. The firm sold its remaining assets in the region in July, 2006. In the past 30 years, Coeur has acquired and operated mines in the US, Mexico, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina and New Zealand and has had operating interests in mines in Australia. It also held investments in various exploration and mining companies. For a short while, it manufactured hose, duct and metal tubing.

Throughout their existence, Coeur D'alene Mines has produced a variety silver rounds. Although early on they produced some art bars, the vast majority of what has been minted has been 1 Oz silver rounds. Most of the rounds have celebrated important events in the life of the company such the acquisition of new mines or consequential company events. A few of the rounds during the mid 1980's were denominated with "One Silver Freedom". All of their rounds were minted with 1 Oz .999 Fine Silver and are proof-like. There are no known fractionals.

Coeur D'alene Mines Products

     • Silver freedom rounds from 1983-1985
     • Various proof-like 1 Oz rounds celebrating company events
     • Various 1 Oz commemorative rounds