American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins are a strong investment in today's weak economy. Authorized under the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985, it was first released by the United States Mint in 1986. Offered in 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz, and 1 oz denominations all of 22 karat, 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, with an additional alloy of silver and copper to produce a more wear-resistant coin of .9167.
American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins Design
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 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.
Buy $50 American Eagle Gold Coins 1 oz of gold.
US $1,850.00
Buy $25 American Eagle Gold Coins 1/2 oz of gold.
Buy $10 American Eagle Gold Coins 1/4 oz of gold.
Buy $5 American Eagle Gold Coins 1/10 oz of gold.
The market value of the coins is generally about equal to the market value of their gold content, not their face value. (As of March 2009 the $5, $10, $25, and $50 coins by face value are worth and sell for about $130, $275, $550, and $1,000 USD respectively. Their actual selling prices vary daily based on the current spot price of gold.) The American Gold Eagle may be used to fund one government sanctioned Individual Retirement Account. The United States Mint also produces a proof version for coin collectors. These coins are for the most part produced at the West Point Mint in West Point, New York and carry the mint's mark ("W") beneath the date.
Gold Eagles minted 1986-1991 are dated with Roman numerals. In 1992, the U.S. Mint switched to Arabic numbers for dating Gold Eagles. The 1/10, 1/4, and 1/2 troy oz coins are identical in design to the 1 troy oz coin except for the markings on the reverse side that indicate the weight and face value of the coin.