American Gold Eagles

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The American Gold Eagle is one of the world’s most iconic gold bullion coins. Minted with 91.67% pure gold by the historic United States Mint, the Gold Eagle’s history, recognizability, and beautiful designs have made it a must-have for gold stackers everywhere.

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About the American Gold Eagle

The American Gold Eagle is a gold bullion coin minted by the United States Mint. First minted in 1986 as a response to the popularity of the South African Gold Krugerrand Coin, the American Gold Eagle is the official gold bullion coin of the United States of America.

Each American Gold Eagle contains 91.67% pure gold, and the coin is minted in various sizes that range from 1/10 troy oz to one full troy ounce. Aside from the annual bullion release, several special edition and unique strike American Gold Eagles have been released by the United States Mint.

American Gold Eagle Special Editions

The United States produces only a limited number of proof and burnished American Gold Eagle Coins annually, making these special edition Gold Eagles a unique and exciting way for investors to celebrate one of the world’s most popular and storied modern coin series.

A proof coin is a collectable coin that features a frosting effect on its relief (designs) and a mirrorlike finish on the field (backgrounds). Proof coins tend to be rarer than regular strike coins, and they’re usually given a special treatment process by mint employees.

American Gold Eagles can also be burnished, which is another method used to produce special edition Gold Eagle Coins.

American Gold Eagle History and Details

The American Gold Eagle was first released by the United States Mint in 1986. Like other sovereign gold bullion coins minted during the time period, the U.S. Mint hoped to capitalize on the stunning popularity of the Austrian Gold Krugerrand, the world’s first investment-grade gold bullion coin.

Like the Austrian Gold Krugerrand, the American Gold Eagle is minted with 22 karat (91.67% pure) gold. This makes the Gold Eagle less pure than coins like the American Gold Buffalo, but the limited purity also enhances the Gold Eagle’s durability.

The obverse of the American Gold Eagle features Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ Walking Lady Liberty design, which first appeared on the legendary sculptor’s $20 Saint-Gaudens gold coin in 1907.

Following a design change in 2021, American Gold Eagles can feature one of two possible reverse-side designs.

Type 1 vs. Type 2 American Gold Eagles

The American Gold Eagle’s obverse design features Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ depiction of Lady Liberty walking. First designed in 1907, Saint-Gaudens design is one of the most iconic pieces of art to ever appear on American coinage. Aside from minor adjustments and improvements in 2021, the original Saint-Gaudens artwork has been unchanged on the American Gold Eagle since the coin’s initial release in 2986.

The American Gold Eagle’s reverse-side designs changed in 2021. The Type 1 Gold Eagle, minted from 1986 until 2021, was penned by Miley Busiek and depicted a family of American bald eagles as the father approached their nest in flight. 

Jeannie Norris designed the Type 2 American Gold Eagle, which was released in 2021 and appears on all new American Gold Eagle releases. The Jeannie Norris artwork showcases a detailed profile of the American bald eagle. 

American Gold Eagle Weights

Today, the American Gold Eagle is available in a range of sizes. American Gold Eagles are minted in the following weights annually:

• 1/10 Troy oz.
• ¼ Troy oz.
• ½ Troy oz.
• 1 Troy oz.

The weight variety offered by the American Gold Eagle helps make it one of the world’s most popular investment-grade gold coins. With sizes ranging from 1/10 troy ounce to a full troy ounce, the American Gold Eagle offers something for every investing budget.

The United States Mint

Since the coin’s introduction in 1986, the United States Mint has produced the American Gold Eagle annually. The coin, along with the Silver Eagle and Platinum Eagle, are some of the world’s most sought-after precious metal coins.

The American Gold Eagle is the U.S. Mint’s flagship gold product, in addition to being the official gold bullion coin of the United States of America. The coin’s design features a set of distinctly American designs, beginning with the obverse depiction of Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ iconic Walking Lady Liberty, which first appeared on the Saint-Gaudens $20 gold coin in 1907.

In the decades since its introduction, over 55 million American Gold Eagles have been minted. As one of the world’s most popular gold coins, the U.S. Mint leverages its pedigree as a leading manufacturer of high-quality gold bullion coins to make the Gold Eagle a premier product for investors everywhere.

Shop Certified American Gold Eagles

Certified American Gold Eagles can be a great option for investors who want to expand and diversify their portfolios with limited edition Gold Eagle coins. A certified American Gold Eagle has been graded, authenticated, and slabbed by a reputable grading company, such as PCGS or NGC.

Buying Gold Eagles certified allows investors to add authenticated, limited edition gold coins to their collections. Many certified Gold Eagles, such as early release or first strike Gold Eagles, are only available for a limited amount of time, making them quite valuable to collectors who love the pedigree of the iconic American Gold Eagle.

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Whether you’re looking for high-end certified American Gold Eagles, fractional Gold Eagles to fit any budget, or the standard 1 oz American Gold Eagle, Hero Bullion makes it easy for investors to buy one of the world’s most iconic gold bullion coins.