Gold American Eagle Coin
The world's most popular gold bullion coin
First introduced in 1986, US Gold Eagles are the number one
gold bullion coin choice among investors world wide.
Design
After careful consideration, the United States mint decided
to copy the design of the $20 Saint-Gaudens gold coin for
the obverse of its new Gold American Eagle coin. The $20 Saint-Gaudens
was first minted in 1907 and remained in general circulation
until 1933. It was designed to evoke awe like the ancient
Greek and Roman coins.
The design on the reverse of the Gold Eagle (pictured below,
left) captures a bald eagle swooping into a nest holding its
family, symbolizing many classic American concepts. The Miley
Busiek design is surrounded by other information, including
the amount of gold, its purity, and the stated face value
of the US Eagle.
Government Guarantee
The Gold American Eagle coin maintains a unique advantage
over most other gold bullion coins - the United States government
guarantees its gold content, weight, and purity. For this
reason, Gold Eagles can easily be bought and sold almost anywhere
throughout the world, making these coins among the most commonly
traded gold bullion coins on the market.
Minting Information
Gold American Eagle coins are made only from gold mined in
the United States. The coins are minted using 24-karat gold
plus small amounts of alloy to ensure a minimum of scratching
and marring. Each one-ounce Gold American Eagle coin contains
one full ounce of pure gold.
| Detailed
Coin Information |
| Designer: Augustus Saint-Gaudens (obverse),
Miley Busiek (reverse) |
| Composition: 22-Karat (91.67% gold,
3% silver, 5.33% copper) |
| Edge: Reeded |
| Coin
Size |
Face
Value |
Gold
Content |
Gross
Weight |
Diameter |
Thickness |
| 1-oz. |
$50 |
1
oz.
31.1035g |
1.0909
oz.
33.930g |
1.287
in.
32.70mm |
0.113
in.
2.87mm |
| 1/2-oz. |
$25 |
0.5000 oz.
15.5517g |
0.5454
oz.
16.965g |
1.063
in.
27.00mm |
0.085
in.
2.15mm |
| 1/4-oz. |
$10 |
0.2500 oz.
7.7759g |
0.2727
oz.
8.483g |
0.866
in.
22.00mm |
0.070
in.
1.78mm |
| 1/10-oz. |
$5 |
0.1000
oz.
3.1103g |
0.1091
oz.
3.393g |
0.650
in.
16.50mm |
0.049
in.
1.26mm |
|
| Dates: 1986-present |
Mints: Philadelphia,
West Point*
* Only a limited number of accidental
1/10-oz. and 1/4-oz. uncirculated coins were produced
at West Point in 1999. All other West Point Gold American
Eagle coins are proofs. |
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