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Item Specifics: |
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| Condition: | Circulated |
| Material: | 22 Karat Gold |
| Weight: | 1 Troy Ounce Gold, 1.0909 Troy Ounces Total Weight |
| Type: | Gold Bullion |
| Manufacture: | United States Government |
Year:
| Varies: 1986-Present
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Side 1 (Obverse): |
image: based on Saint-Gaudens' Lady Liberty
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Side 2 (Reverse): |
image: Family of eagles
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from the U.S. Mint:
"Authorized by the Bullion Coin Act of 1985, American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins quickly became one of the world's leading gold bullion investment coins. Produced from gold mined in the United States, American Eagles are imprinted with their gold content and legal tender "face" value. An American Eagle's value is based on the market price of its metal content, plus a small premium to cover coinage and distribution.
American Eagles use the durable 22 karat standard established for gold circulating coinage over 350 years ago. They contain their stated amount of pure gold, plus small amounts of alloy. This creates harder coins that resist scratching and marring, which can diminish resale value.
Minted to exacting standards, the obverse (front) design is inspired by what's often considered one of America's most beautiful coins: Augustus Saint-Gaudens' celebrated $20 gold piece, minted from 1907-1933. The reverse features a nest of American Eagles, symbolizing family tradition and unity."
