1 oz Gold American Eagle Random Year

American Eagle 1 oz Gold Coin

In 1986, the United States Mint introduced the American Gold Eagle series, minted in four sizes (1 oz, ½ oz, ¼ oz and 1/10 oz).

The 1 oz American Gold Eagle is the most popular gold bullion coin in the United States.

Gold Eagle Coin Design

The obverse of the Gold American Eagle features the famous depiction of Lady Liberty taken from the $20 St Gaudens Walking Liberty gold coin. The artist and sculpture for the original 1907 coin was Augustus Saint-Gaudens. 

Lady Liberty is walking forwards with the rays of sunshine in the background. In one hand is an olive branch, the othe carries her torch. The outer edge of the coin is encircled with fifty stars. 

From 1986 through 1991 the date shown on the coins used Roman Numerals. In 1992, a change was made to use the familiar Arabic numerals.  

In 2021, the reverse design of the gold eagle was redesigned to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the series. The original reverse is included on some of the 2021 coins that are identified as being Type 1.

For coins minted prior to 2021 the reverse of the coin features a family of eagles. The male is depicted as returning to the nest with an olive branch grasped in his talons. 

The Type 2 reverse design was introduced mid-year in 2021. It features a close up portrait of the face and head of a bald eagle.

The reverse engravings include the words "United States of America", "E Pluribus Unum" which is latin for "from many, one".

Additional inscriptions include "In God We Trust", the coin's weight (one oz fine gold) and the face value ($50 USD). 

All one ounce American Gold Eagles have a $50 face value which is incorporated into the design on the back of the coin.

Random Year 1 oz Gold American Eagle Coin Details:

• Minted with one troy ounce of .999 fine gold.
• 22 karat Gold alloy with the remaining 3% Silver and 5.33% Copper.
• Obverse: Lady Liberty extending an olive branch.
• Reverse: May include Type 1 or Type 2 reverse designs.
• Produced are various US Mint facilities including Philadelphia, West Point and San Francisco.
• Face Value of $50 USD.

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