American Gold Eagle Coins

The american eagle proof program was introduced in 1986 with the sale of gold proof and silver proof coins.

American gold eagle coins.

Replacing the liberty gold coin in 1907 the saint gaudens gold coin was born out of president theodore roosevelt s desire for u s. You can purchase american eagle gold bullion coins from most major coin and precious metals dealers as well as brokerage houses and participating banks. They are minted in four weights 1 10 1 4 1 2 and 1 ounce to fit a variety of budgets. The first american gold eagle coins were produced and made available for purchase in 1986.

The proof program expanded to include the oz weight in 1987 and the oz and 1 10 oz coins in 1988. The bullion gold coin program was immediately available with all four weights while the proof version of the coin featured only a 1 oz coin in 1986. First produced in 1986 this coin features an image of lady liberty holding an olive branch and a torch in a classic design by augustus saint gaudens. American eagle proof and uncirculated coins.

Locate an authorized dealer. The mint produces proof and uncirculated versions of the american eagle coins for collectors. The 3 month live chart above incorporates the latest gold american eagle price for the current trading day while the. The american eagle gold coin design is based on the famous saint gaudens lady liberty design that appeared on the final gold double eagle.

Over the years the american gold eagle from the us mint has become the usa s most popular bullion coin and our biggest gold coin seller by far. Tucked into a corner of the design is the capitol building on the obverse. The gold american eagle price charts above feature monex ask prices per ounce for 22 karat 9167 fine gold american eagle coins each containing one troy ounce of pure gold currently available from monex in units of 10 coins. Gold coins to be a work of art.

The american gold eagle is one of the most recognizable gold coins in the world today.