USA – American Gold Eagle


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.
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Which Mint: US Mint - West Point
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.
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1913 Indian Head Five Dollars $5 American Gold Eagle Coin MS-62 NGC USA UNC
1913 Indian Head Five Dollars $5 American Gold Eagle Coin MS-62 NGC USA UNC
£ 849.00
1992  1 oz Gold American Eagle $50 22ct gold
1992 1 oz Gold American Eagle $50 22ct gold
£ 1,995.00
Golden Eagle Coin. 2023 Issue. USA. American Coin. Gold.
Golden Eagle Coin. 2023 Issue. USA. American Coin. Gold.
£ 8.00
2022 1oz American Eagle Gold Coin
2022 1oz American Eagle Gold Coin
£ 2,186.45
1845 Liberty Head Five Dollars $5 American Half Eagle Gold Coin AU-55 NGC USA
1845 Liberty Head Five Dollars $5 American Half Eagle Gold Coin AU-55 NGC USA
£ 795.00
2024 American Gold Eagle Gold Coin - USA - Investment Coin - 1/4oz ST
2024 American Gold Eagle Gold Coin - USA - Investment Coin - 1/4oz ST
£ 544.88
2023 1 Oz 999 Fine Silver American Eagle $1 Coin 24K Gold Gilded with BOX & CERT
2023 1 Oz 999 Fine Silver American Eagle $1 Coin 24K Gold Gilded with BOX & CERT
£ 87.53
2011 W $5 American Proof Gold Eagle, 1/10 OZ Fine Gold Coin-Box & COA
2011 W $5 American Proof Gold Eagle, 1/10 OZ Fine Gold Coin-Box & COA
£ 301.67

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