USA Gold Eagle

2020 USA Gold Eagle 1oz BU Reverse USM

USA - American Gold Eagle 1oz

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
Available as 1oz, 1/2oz, 1/4oz and 1/10oz gold and as bullion or proof versions. Note that the American Gold Eagle is 91.67% gold as opposed to the American Gold Buffalo which is 99.99% gold, although they both do contain 1oz of gold.

The Reverse show an image of an eagle soaring above a nest, designed by Miley Busiek.

The Obverse shows a standing Liberty by Augustus Saint-Gaudens.

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
Minted in 1985. See Coins and Events of 1985
Category: Gold Coins. See more Gold Coins coins and see which Gold Coins coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United States of America
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2026 American Gold Eagle Gold Coin - United States - Bullion Coin - 1/10 oz BU
2026 American Gold Eagle Gold Coin - United States - Bullion Coin - 1/10 oz BU
£ 449.19
2011 -  1oz The USA Statue of Liberty Gold Plated Coin - American Eagle Coin
2011 - 1oz The USA Statue of Liberty Gold Plated Coin - American Eagle Coin
£ 17.00
2025 American Gold Eagle Gold Coin - United States - Bullion Coin - 1/10 oz BU
2025 American Gold Eagle Gold Coin - United States - Bullion Coin - 1/10 oz BU
£ 476.38
2025 American Gold Eagle Gold Coin - United States - Bullion Coin - 1 oz BU
2025 American Gold Eagle Gold Coin - United States - Bullion Coin - 1 oz BU
£ 3,880.25
2026 American Gold Eagle Gold Coin - United States - Bullion Coin - 1 oz BU
2026 American Gold Eagle Gold Coin - United States - Bullion Coin - 1 oz BU
£ 3,882.59
2025 American Gold Eagle Gold Coin - United States - Bullion Coin - 1/4 oz BU
2025 American Gold Eagle Gold Coin - United States - Bullion Coin - 1/4 oz BU
£ 1,068.78
3.1g Gold Coin USA Eagle Tenth Ounce 1/10oz 22 Ct Bullion Investment Asset
3.1g Gold Coin USA Eagle Tenth Ounce 1/10oz 22 Ct Bullion Investment Asset
£ 567.70
2025 Samoa 24K 999 Gold Coin American Bald Eagle USA Hologram Color Wildlife WWF
2025 Samoa 24K 999 Gold Coin American Bald Eagle USA Hologram Color Wildlife WWF
£ 169.87

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