American Eagle Gold Coins

The mint produces proof and uncirculated versions of the american eagle coins for collectors.

American eagle gold coins.

Authorized under the gold bullion coin act of 1985 it was first released by the united states mint in 1986. Coin collecting can be big business if you are starting a collection with some of the higher value coins. 1 2 oz 1 4 oz and 1 10 oz. Buying bullion coins such as gold coins can be a great step for those at any stage of building a collection.

Knowing about the coins history and value can help you make a. The proof program expanded to include the oz weight in 1987 and the oz and 1 10 oz coins in 1988. 1986 25 1 2 oz american gold eagle coin ngc ms 69 first year issue. The american gold eagle coins offer investors and collectors a seamless asset to their longterm investment goals.

Replacing the liberty gold coin in 1907 the saint gaudens gold coin was born out of president theodore roosevelt s desire for u s. Complete your collection with 1 ounce american eagle gold coins. The bullion gold coin program was immediately available with all four weights while the proof version of the coin featured only a 1 oz coin in 1986. The fractional american gold eagles come in sizes.

Recognized by most retirement and ira accounts the american gold eagle transcends its face value while maintaining high intrinsic and numismatic value. The american eagle proof program was introduced in 1986 with the sale of gold proof and silver proof coins. 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. In 1997 the mint introduced platinum proof coins and in 2018 started making palladium proof coins.

The first american gold eagle coins were produced and made available for purchase in 1986. The american eagle gold coin design is based on the famous saint gaudens lady liberty design that appeared on the final gold double eagle. You can purchase american eagle gold bullion coins from most major coin and precious metals dealers as well as brokerage houses and participating banks. American eagle proof and uncirculated coins.

Locate an authorized dealer. They are minted in four weights 1 10 1 4 1 2 and 1 ounce to fit a variety of budgets. Gold coins to be a work of art. The american gold eagle is an official gold bullion coin of the united states.

2010 american eagle 50 gold proof 1 oz coin. Shop a unique collection of american eagle gold coins from the official united states mint.