USA – American Gold Eagle


USA - American Gold Eagle 1oz

The American Gold Eagle is an official gold bullion coin of the United States. It was first minted by the United States Mint in 1986. 

These coins are guaranteed by the U.S. government to contain the stated amount of actual gold weight in troy ounces.

  • Denomination: $50 (for 1oz coin)
  • Finish: BU or Proof
  • Composition: 91.67% Gold, 3% Silver, 5.33% Copper
  • Diameter: 1.287 inches (32.70 mm)
  • Weight: 1.0909 troy oz. (33.931 grams)
  • Edge: Reeded
  • Mint and Mint Mark: West Point – W
  • Years minted: 1986 - present
Available as 1oz, 1/2oz, 1/4oz and 1/10oz gold and as bullion or proof versions. Note that the American Gold Eagle is 91.67% gold as opposed to the American Gold Buffalo which is 99.99% gold, although they both do contain 1oz of gold.

The Reverse show an image of an eagle soaring above a nest, designed by Miley Busiek.

The Obverse shows a standing Liberty by Augustus Saint-Gaudens.

Between 1986 and 1991 the date was shown in Roman numerals but was switch to Arabic numerals in 1992.

Image credit: United States Mint.
 
Mintage: Not known
Minted at US Mint - West Point
Minted in 1985. See Coins and Events of 1985
Category: Gold Coins. See more Gold Coins coins
Country of Origin: United States of America
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2011 -  1oz The USA Statue of Liberty Gold Plated Coin - American Eagle Coin
2011 - 1oz The USA Statue of Liberty Gold Plated Coin - American Eagle Coin
£ 17.00
24ct 1oz American eagle 1 ounce  gold coin 1986 pcgs pr69 DCAM 1986
24ct 1oz American eagle 1 ounce gold coin 1986 pcgs pr69 DCAM 1986
£ 4,086.70
2026 American Gold Eagle Gold Coin - United States - Bullion Coin - 1/10 oz BU
2026 American Gold Eagle Gold Coin - United States - Bullion Coin - 1/10 oz BU
£ 460.39
American Eagle PAPAE FRANCISCI 1 Oz Silver 999 & 24K Gold Coin USA 2025 BU + CoA
American Eagle PAPAE FRANCISCI 1 Oz Silver 999 & 24K Gold Coin USA 2025 BU + CoA
£ 109.90
2026 American Gold Eagle Gold Coin - United States - Bullion Coin - 1/2 oz BU
2026 American Gold Eagle Gold Coin - United States - Bullion Coin - 1/2 oz BU
£ 2,086.73
2025 American Gold Eagle Gold Coin - United States - Bullion Coin - 1/10 oz BU
2025 American Gold Eagle Gold Coin - United States - Bullion Coin - 1/10 oz BU
£ 481.74
2026 MS 69  American Gold Eagle 1/10 oz $5 - BU
2026 MS 69 American Gold Eagle 1/10 oz $5 - BU
£ 560.00
American Eagle 2026 Golden Ring 250th Anniversary 1 Oz 999Silver Limited Edition
American Eagle 2026 Golden Ring 250th Anniversary 1 Oz 999Silver Limited Edition
£ 141.10

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