American Gold Eagle Proof

1 oz 1 2 oz 1 4 oz and 1 10 oz.

American gold eagle proof.

The american gold eagle is an official gold bullion coin of the united states. The 3 month live chart above incorporates the latest gold american eagle price for the current trading day while the. The proof american gold eagles were minted in just 1 oz increments in 1986. The american eagle proof program was introduced in 1986 with the sale of gold proof and silver proof coins.

They come in 1 ounce 1 2 ounce 1 4 ounce and 1 10 ounce. The difference between bullion and proof coins is significant when it comes to the inherent value of the coin itself. The obverse of each gold american eagle features lady liberty with her torch and the branch of an olive plant as well as the mint year. These coins are struck in 22 karat gold at the west point mint.

For those numismatists who love to collect gold coins the proof american gold eagles are an excellent cornerstone piece of any personal collection. By 1988 the proof american gold eagle coin became available in four sizes. 2006 w eagle burnished gold eagle 2006 w eagle g 50 burnished gold eagle ms 2006 w eagle burnished gold eagle 2006 w eagle g 50 burnished gold eagle ms shop. Unlike its brilliant uncirculated counterpart the proof american gold eagle s packaging is more aesthetically pleasing.

The obverse heads design features a version of augustus saint gaudens full length figure of liberty with flowing hair holding a torch in her right hand. Proof gold eagle coins. Also the gold content of the proof coins are the same with those of the bullion coins. The proof gold american eagles were first minted in 1986.

Because the term eagle also is the official united states designation for pre 1933 ten dollars gold coins the weight of the bullion coin is typically used when describing american gold eagles e g 1 2. American eagle proof and uncirculated coins sell at a fixed price and can be purchased directly from the u s. The 1 oz proof gold eagles are great options to own for any collector or investor. 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.

Proof gold eagles have a unique finish and have a beautiful finish that adds value to any portfolio. Authorized under the gold bullion coin act of 1985 it was first released by the united states mint in 1986. But unlike the bullion version of the gold eagle coins that were immediately produced in all four denominations since their release in 1986 the american gold eagle proof version was only available in one denomination which is the 1oz denomination.