2024 Gold Eagle 1 oz Coin

The 2024 American 1 oz Gold Eagle is the leading investment coins from the US Mint. These investment-grade gold coins are minted of 22-karat gold or 91.67% gold and are an ideal choice for those looking for a trusted asset for a secure financial future.

Since 1986, the American Eagle Gold coin has been minted annually as a trusted store of value and wealth. While this coin is legal tender in the U.S. with a nominal face value of $50 USD, the value of this coin is much greater and is based on the current market spot gold price.

The remaining alloy provides strength, durability and color with a mix of 3% silver and 5.33% copper. Similar alloys have been used for the minting circulating gold coins dating back hundreds of years. Since pure gold is very soft, 22k coins are more resistant to scratching and marring. 

2024 1 oz Gold Eagle Coin Highlights:

• Contains one troy ounce of .999 fine gold.
  
• Obverse: Walking Liberty Design.
• Reverse: Vigilant eagle.
• Issued in 22k, alloyed with minute amounts of silver and copper for color and durability.
• Made in the USA.
• Eligible for Precious Metals IRA.
• Produced by the West Point Mint.

The reverse of the 2024 American Eagle Gold coin was designed by Jennie Norris and Renata Gordon as part of the US Mint Artist Infusion Program (AIP). It portrays the head of a male eagle being watchful, vigilante and observant. It's available in 1/10, 1/4, 1/2, and this 1-ounce denomination. The reverse also includes inscriptions that include the country, mottos and legal tender face value of $50.

The U.S. Mint issues the American Eagle Gold coin in both bullion and proof finishes. The bullion coin is primarily intended for investors that are available only to US Mint Authorized Purchasers (wholesalers) and are sold through dealers. Proof Finish and other collector coins can be bought directly via the US Mint website.

The current year 1 oz American Gold Eagle coin is not only a popular investment vehicle, but also a cherished item among numismatists and collectors, particularly for its iconic design and the history it represents.

Why Buy American Eagle Gold Coins?

High inflation during the early 1980s drove many investors to turn to sovereign gold coins as a store of value and wealth. In 1986, the US Mint began offering the American Gold Eagle as a trusted store of value and wealth made with domestically mined and refined precious metals.

These coins are minted with a similar gold alloy that was used for circulating gold coins before 1933. 

Many view physical gold coins as the more reliable option compared with ETFs, mining stocks and paper investments. Gold coins are a tangible asset with a long history as a trusted store of value and wealth. The 2024 Gold American Eagle is IRA-approved and widely available from various online dealers.

2024 American Gold Eagle Design

This obverse design is based on Augustus Saint-Gaudens' full-length figure of Liberty that first appeared on the $20 Double Eagle Gold Coin.

Lady Liberty is portrayed with a long gown and flowing hair, holding a torch in her right hand, symbolizing the guiding light of freedom, liberty and enlightenment with the sun radiating behind her from below the horizon. In her left hand she holds an olive branch in her left, extended as an offering of peace.

The U.S. Capitol building can be seen in the background, and the year of mintage is also displayed. Around the upper rim, "LIBERTY" is inscribed.

The design updates improve upon the original Saint-Gaudens design by incorporating modern security features into the fine details as a deterrent to counterfeiting.

These current year coins feature the Type-2 reverse that was introduced in 2021 showcasing a close-up portrait of the head of a noble bald eagle.

The bald eagle is a large bird of prey that is native to North America that was chosen to represent the nation as symbol of strength, freedom and fearlessness that are embodied by the bird.

US Mint Trusted Store of Value

The American Eagle coin series was created from the passage of the Gold Bullion Coin Act, which Ronald Reagan signed into law in December 1985. One important aspect is that all coins must be minted from only "newly mined domestic sources." Under the law, the gold ore that is refined and cast into planchets must be sourced from domestic mines.

Since inception, the US Mint has produced more than 22 million 1 oz gold eagle coins for investors. Demand for investment-grade bullion has risen steadily in recent years as gold is considered a proven store of value during periods of intense inflation and high interest rates.

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