Gold Eagle Bullion Coin
The American Gold Eagle is one of the most sought-after bullion coins in the world, for several reasons:
Value and Liquidity
The American Gold Eagle is the only bullion coin whose weight, content and purity are guaranteed by the United States Mint, guaranteeing its desirability and liquidity.
Beauty and Durability
The obverse is inspired by Saint-Gaudens' Lady Liberty with flowing hair, and the reverse a commanding male eagle design by sculptor Miley Busiak. In the tradition of British Crown gold coinage dating from the 18th century, the Gold Eagle is minted to the 22 karat standard (.9167). By the use of a small amount of silver and copper alloy, the harder coin resists scratching and marring, thus maintaining its beauty and resale value.
The American Gold Eagle is a stunning coin.
Flexibility and Ease of Use
Since the Gold Eagle is the most traded bullion coin in the United States, liquidity is unsurpassed. An inherent plus to any investor is that this liquidity often means the narrowest spreads in the buy-sell market.
Gold Eagles are minted in four weights: 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz and 1 ounce. All weights represent the actual gold content, and the diversity of size makes it affordable for a variety of budgets, whether for investing or gifting. Gold Eagles carry dollar denominations: obviously the value of the guaranteed gold content far exceeds the face value.
Uniquely American
Production of the American Gold Eagles was first authorized by the Bullion Act of 1985. By law they must be produced from gold mined in the United States.
The American Gold Eagle is an American treasure.