US Gold Eagle


The US Gold Eagle coin is an official gold coin of the United States, and was first minted in the year 1986. It was authorized under the Gold Bullion Act of 1985, and was available in several different denominations. The US Gold Eagle coin is the only gold bullion coin that is guaranteed as to weight and gold content, which by law must come from sources in America. This coin is one of the best to include in any coin collection, especially a collection of all gold coins.

The US Gold Eagle coin is available in 1/10 oz, ¼ oz, ½ oz, or 1 oz denominations of pure gold, and is guaranteed to contain the stated amount. An alloy of silver and copper are also used to provide a wear resistant shell, which can protect the coin from any wear and tear. It is created from 22 carat gold, with the content being more than .916 of solid gold.

The obverse side of the US Gold Eagle coin contains a full-length picture of Lady Liberty, with beautiful flowing hair, a flaming torch in her right hand, an olive branch in her left hand, and the Capitol building in the background. The portrait is an Augustus Saint-Gaudens original, and contains fifty beautiful stars around the border. Miley Busiek designed the reverse side, which features a male eagle that is carrying an olive branch. He is flying above a nest, which contains a female eagle and her newly born babies.

The market value of the US Gold Eagle coin is currently equal to the market value of the gold content, rather than the face value of the coin. They were originally available in $5, $10, $20, and $50 coins, but sell for $110, $225, $450, and even $900. The actual selling prices vary based on the current price of gold, which can fluctuate slightly year after year.

The US Gold Eagle coin was originally dated with roman numerals, but switched to Arabic numbers by the U.S. Mint in 1992. All of the coins are identical to one another, with the only differences being the weight and face value that is included on the reverse side of the coin. Like many U.S. gold coins, the face value of the coin is only symbolic and does not reflect the actual value.

The US Gold Eagle coin is great investment for a coin collection, or even those who are interested in collecting any type of gold. They were created using the gold standards from over 300 years ago, which keeps them in good condition even after years of owning one. They are the only U.S. coin that is guaranteed as to weight and gold content, and will only increase in value as the price of gold increases.

A proof version of the US Gold Eagle coin is also available, and is typically produced for coin collectors around the globe. They are mostly produced in West Point, New York, and carry a “W” beneath the date as the West Point mark. Although the proof is almost identical to the actual U.S. Gold Eagle coin, owning a real gold piece is an amazing addition to any coin collection
 
1928-P Indian Head 2-1 2 Gold Quarter Eagle 1928P $2.50

1928-P Indian Head 2-1 2 Gold Quarter Eagle 1928P $2.50

4 $53.00 3d 16h 42m
1999 1 10 ounce pure Gold $5 American Eagle ring NR BU

1999 1 10 ounce pure Gold $5 American Eagle ring NR BU

3 $51.00 3d 17h 44m
US COINS 1885-S $5 GOLD LIBERTY HALF EAGLE XF NR

US COINS 1885-S $5 GOLD LIBERTY HALF EAGLE XF NR

8 $53.00 4d 13h 53m
1880 GOLD HALF EAGLE COIN AU 1 4 OUNCE $5 COIN Liberty

1880 GOLD HALF EAGLE COIN AU 1 4 OUNCE $5 COIN Liberty

2 $51.00 6d 4h
1914-D $2 1 2 GOLD INDIAN QUARTER EAGLE ANACS AU50 CERT

1914-D $2 1 2 GOLD INDIAN QUARTER EAGLE ANACS AU50 CERT

3 $51.50 5d 16h 12m
1911 GOLD $2.50 INDIAN HEAD QUARTER EAGLE

1911 GOLD $2.50 INDIAN HEAD QUARTER EAGLE

4 $51.00 2d 14h 59m
1989 MS69 Eagle Gold $5

1989 MS69 Eagle Gold $5

2 $52.66 14h 46m
1996 PROOF GOLD  $5.00 AMERICAN EAGLE GEM PROOF

1996 PROOF GOLD $5.00 AMERICAN EAGLE GEM PROOF

  5 $55.00 3d 15h 57m
1909-D $5 GOLD INDIAN HALF EAGLE - ONLY .99 CENT NO RES

1909-D $5 GOLD INDIAN HALF EAGLE - ONLY .99 CENT NO RES

7 $60.97 3d 16h 17m
1897-S Ten (10) Dollar Gold Eagle Liberty Head UNC

1897-S Ten (10) Dollar Gold Eagle Liberty Head UNC

2 $51.00 3d 15h 30m