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<div class='featuredimage'><img src='https://coinsnotebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2016-American-Gold-Eagle-1oz-Reverse.jpg' alt='2016 American Gold Eagle 1oz Reverse' /></div> <div class='imgwithcaption'><img class="size-full wp-image-470" src="https://coinsnotebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2016-American-Gold-Eagle-1oz-Obverse.jpg" alt="2016 American Gold Eagle 1oz Obverse" width="180" height="180" /> 2016 American Gold Eagle 1oz Obverse</div> 
 
The American Gold Eagle Coin was introduced in 1986 as an official gold bullion coin so the USA could compete with other Country&apos;s offerings. It is offered as 1oz, ½oz, ¼oz and tenth oz, both as proof and uncirculated. 
 
As the word &apos;Eagle&apos; is already associated with the pre-1933 $10 coin, the weight of the coin is often used in its description, such as &apos;One Ounce American Gold Eagle&apos;. 
 
<div class='imgwithcaption'><img class="size-full wp-image-471" src="https://coinsnotebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2016-American-Gold-Eagle-1oz-Reverse.jpg" alt="2016 American Gold Eagle 1oz Reverse" width="180" height="180" /> 2016 American Gold Eagle 1oz Reverse</div> 
 
The Obverse features "Standing Liberty" holding a torch and olive branch, which is a modified version of Augustus Saint-Gaudens&apos; $20 gold coin design. The Reverse depicts the "Family of Eagles" motif, designed by Miley Frances Busiek, symbolizing family tradition and unity 
 
The gold used is 22 karat which is 91.67% gold (Crown gold). The rest of the alloy is a mixture of silver (3%) and copper (5.33%) in order to make the coin harder and less prone to damage. The coins have a &apos;W&apos; below the date to indicate they are made at the West Point Mint, New York. 
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<th>Description</th> 
<th>Face Value</th> 
<th>Weight</th> 
<th>Diameter</th> 
<th>Thickness</th> 
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<td>1 troy oz</td> 
<td>$50</td> 
<td>1.0909 troy oz (33.930 g)</td> 
<td>32.70 mm</td> 
<td>2.87 mm</td> 
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<td>1/2 troy oz</td> 
<td>$25</td> 
<td>0.5454 troy oz (16.965 g)</td> 
<td>27 mm</td> 
<td>2.24 mm</td> 
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<td>1/4 troy oz</td> 
<td>$10</td> 
<td>0.2727 troy oz (8.483 g)</td> 
<td>22 mm</td> 
<td>1.83 mm</td> 
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<td>1/10 troy oz</td> 
<td>$5</td> 
<td>0.1091 troy oz (3.393 g)</td> 
<td>16.5 mm</td> 
<td>1.19 mm</td> 
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Although intended as a bullion coin with a value tied to the gold spot, some of these coins may carry a considerable premium as they are attractive and popular coins. They are usually sold with presentation case and certificate of authenticity (COA). 
 
Images kindly released by the United States Mint. 
 
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