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The American Gold Eagle is an official gold bullion coin of the United States. It was first minted by the United States Mint in 1986.
These coins are guaranteed by the U.S. government to contain the stated amount of actual gold weight in troy ounces.
- Denomination: $50 (for 1oz coin)
- Finish: BU or Proof
- Composition: 91.67% Gold, 3% Silver, 5.33% Copper
- Diameter: 1.287 inches (32.70 mm)
- Weight: 1.0909 troy oz. (33.931 grams)
- Edge: Reeded
- Mint and Mint Mark: West Point – W
- Years minted: 1986 - present
The Reverse show an image of an eagle soaring above a nest, designed by Miley Busiek.

Between 1986 and 1991 the date was shown in Roman numerals but was switch to Arabic numerals in 1992.
Image credit: United States Mint.
Mintage: Not known
Minted at US Mint - West Point
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Founded in 1792, The US Mint is the United State's sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage. This is the U.S. Mint West Point Facility, New York. Mintmark: W.Country of Origin: United States of America
The United States of America (USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a constitutional federal republic composed of 50 states. It's currency is the Dollar (USD $1) and that is equivalent to 100 cents.The United States mints many famous coins in gold, silver and lesser metals. The USA has several Mints, such as Philadelphia, San Francisco, West Point (NY) and Denver.