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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><br><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" /><br> 2016 American Gold Eagle 1oz Obverse</div><br /> <br /> The <strong>American Gold Eagle</strong> Coin was introduced in 1986 as an official gold bullion coin so the USA could compete with other Country's offerings. It is offered as 1oz, ½oz, ¼oz and tenth oz, both as proof and uncirculated.<br /> <br /> As the word 'Eagle' is already associated with the pre-1933 $10 coin, the weight of the coin is often used in its description, such as 'One Ounce American Gold Eagle'.<br /> <br /> <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" /><br> 2016 American Gold Eagle 1oz Reverse</div><br /> <br /> The Obverse features "Standing Liberty" holding a torch and olive branch, which is a modified version of Augustus Saint-Gaudens' $20 gold coin design. The Reverse depicts the "Family of Eagles" motif, designed by Miley Frances Busiek, symbolizing family tradition and unity<br /> <br /> 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 'W' below the date to indicate they are made at the West Point Mint, New York.<br /> <table><br /> <tbody><br /> <tr><br /> <th>Description</th><br /> <th>Face Value</th><br /> <th>Weight</th><br /> <th>Diameter</th><br /> <th>Thickness</th><br /> </tr><br /> <tr><br /> <td>1 troy oz</td><br /> <td>$50</td><br /> <td>1.0909 troy oz (33.930 g)</td><br /> <td>32.70 mm</td><br /> <td>2.87 mm</td><br /> </tr><br /> <tr><br /> <td>1/2 troy oz</td><br /> <td>$25</td><br /> <td>0.5454 troy oz (16.965 g)</td><br /> <td>27 mm</td><br /> <td>2.24 mm</td><br /> </tr><br /> <tr><br /> <td>1/4 troy oz</td><br /> <td>$10</td><br /> <td>0.2727 troy oz (8.483 g)</td><br /> <td>22 mm</td><br /> <td>1.83 mm</td><br /> </tr><br /> <tr><br /> <td>1/10 troy oz</td><br /> <td>$5</td><br /> <td>0.1091 troy oz (3.393 g)</td><br /> <td>16.5 mm</td><br /> <td>1.19 mm</td><br /> </tr><br /> </tbody><br /> </table><br /> 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).<br /> <br /> <em>Images kindly released by the United States Mint.</em><br /> <br /> <hr /><br /> <br /> <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-410 size-full" src="https://coinsnotebook.com/wp-content/uploads/UK.png" alt="UK" width="32" height="32" /><br> On eBay UK:</strong><br /> <br /> <hr /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <hr /><br /> <br /> <strong><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-409" src="https://coinsnotebook.com/wp-content/uploads/USA.png" alt="USA" width="32" height="32" /><br> On eBay USA:</strong><br /> <br /> <hr /><br /> <br /> [CoinParadeRssEbay size="8"<br /> search="+2016 American +Eagle +Gold Coin" country="1"]<br /> <br /> <hr />
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