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American Gold Eagle

The American Gold Eagle is an official gold bullion coin of the United States. Authorized under the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985, it was first released by the United States Mint in 1986. Because the term “eagle” also is the official United States designation for pre-1933 ten dollars gold coins, the weight of the bullion coin is typically used when describing American Gold Eagles (e.g., “1/2-ounce American Gold Eagle”) to avoid confusion. This is particularly true with the 1/4-oz American Gold Eagle, which has a marked face value of ten dollars.
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About The American Gold Eagle Coin

Offered in 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz, and 1 oz denominations, these coins are guaranteed by the U.S. government to contain the stated amount of actual gold weight in troy ounces. By law, the gold must come from sources in America, alloyed with silver and copper to produce a more wear-resistant coin.
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American Gold Eagle Coin Design

Design:   Liberty
Designer:  Augustus Saint-Gaudens

New American Gold Eagle Reverse Design

Design:   Eagle soaring above a nest
Designer:  Miley Busiek
Design date :  1986

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Coin Weights

Offered in 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz, and 1 oz denominations, these coins are guaranteed by the U.S. government to contain the stated amount of actual gold weight in troy ounces. By law, the gold must come from sources in America, alloyed with silver and copper to produce a more wear-resistant coin.

American Gold Eagle Coin Specifications

The market value of the coins is generally about equal to the market value of their gold content, not their face value. Like all commodities, this value fluctuates with market forces. The face values are proportional to the weights except for the 1/4 oz coin. Their actual selling prices vary based on the current spot price of gold. The United States Mint also produces proof and uncirculated versions for coin collectors. These coins are produced at the West Point Mint in West Point, New York. The proof and uncirculated versions carry the mint’s mark (“W”) beneath the date.

Edge : Reeded
Composition : 91.67% Au 3% Ag 5.33% Cu
Years of minting:

  • 1986–present bullion
  • 1986–present proof
  • 2006–present uncirculated

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

There are three important reasons to consider American Gold Metals Inc. After acquiring your precious metals, we provide a follow-up service designed to keep you informed on economic and/or geopolitical events that could affect the gold or silver market. Keeping you informed in real time allows you to be proactive in your decisions.

Second: We are a member of NGC (Numismatic Guarantee Corporation), PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service) and ANA (American Numismatic Association). We are also a company with decades of precious metals experience. We believe that integrity still matters and our record of service to our clients is a priceless commodity.

Finally by substantially reducing overhead costs, and running a more efficient, customer oriented business, we are able to provide the very best prices for precious metal products.

Setting up a precious metals IRA involves several steps:
1. Choose a custodian: Select a reputable custodian specializing in self-directed IRAs that handle precious metals.
2. Fund the account: Transfer or rollover funds from an existing IRA or 401(k).
3. Purchase metals: Work with a dealer to buy IRS-approved precious metals.

The 22 kt gold alloy is an English standard traditionally referred to as “crown gold”. Crown gold alloys had not been used in U.S. coins since 1834, with the gold content having dropped since 1837 to a standard of 0.900 fine for U.S. gold coins. For American Gold Eagles the gold fraction was increased again to .9167 or (22 karat). It is authorized by the United States Congress and is backed by the United States Mint for weight and content.

The obverse design features a rendition of Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ full length figure of Lady Liberty with flowing hair, holding a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left, with the Capitol building in the left background. The design is taken from the $20 Saint-Gaudens gold coin which was commissioned by Theodore Roosevelt to create coins like the ancient Greek and Roman coins. The reverse design, by sculptor Miley Busiek, features a male eagle carrying an olive branch flying above a nest containing a female eagle and her hatchlings.

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