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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
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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