1 oz American Gold Eagle

Random Year American Eagle 1 oz Gold Coin

The Gold Eagle is the best selling bullion investment coin that is issued annually by the US Mint. Minted of 22k, each coin contains 1 troy ounce of 99.9% pure gold that is alloyed with a small amount of copper and silver for strength and durability.

The US Mint began producing the American Eagle series beginning in 1986 to provide investors with an investment-grade bullion coin as a reliable and stable store of wealth.

Random Year 1 oz Gold American Eagle Coin Highlights:

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

Why buy 1 oz Gold Eagles?

When considering investment bullion, random year Gold Eagle coins often carry a lower premium over spot price than current year coins as many of these coins are likely to have been previously traded or circulated amongst the secondary market.

The American Eagle gold coin is intended as a trusted bullion investment vehicle from the US Mint that are available in 1 troy ounce and in fractional ounce sizes of  ½ oz, ¼ oz and 1/10 troy ounce for investors looking for practical options at various price points.

Gold Eagle Coin Design

The obverse of the features the well known likeness of Lady Liberty that was sculpted by Augustus Saint-Gaudens for the $20 Double Eagle that was minted from 1907 until 1933. 

Liberty is walking forward with rays of the sun rising behind her on the horizon. She holds in one hand, an olive branch extended as an offering of peace and in the other her torch guiding the people towards the light of enlightment and freedom.

The outer edge of the coin is encircled with fifty stars representing each of the states. The word "LIBERTY" is inscribed along the top edge.

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.  

Up until 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 legal tender face value ($50 USD). 

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