How Much is a Gold American Eagle Worth?
Gold American Eagle coins are popular bullion coins available in multiple weights, such as the 1/10 oz coin which carries a face value of $5 and weighs 3.93 grams.
Coins are beloved objects among collectors and investors due to their beauty, liquidity and diversification properties. But how much are coins worth? That depends on a number of factors.
The Face Value
The Gold American Eagle coin has become one of the world’s most recognized bullion coins, and its ongoing appeal among investors attests to its trustworthiness as an investment asset. Each coin comes backed by the full weight and purity guarantee provided by the United States Government.
Gold American Eagle coins vary in face value depending on their weight: one-ounce coins carry a $50 face value, with half-oz coins fetching $25 face value; 1/4oz and 1/10oz coins have $10, $25 and $5 faces respectively – although their bullion values far surpass them!
Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ iconic image of Liberty first appeared on a $20 double eagle gold coin issued in 1907. On the reverse, Miley Busiek has depicted an adult male bald eagle soaring high above its nest while clutching an olive branch to symbolize peace and hope for America.
The Bullion Value
The Gold American Eagle coin is one of the world’s premier bullion coins and one of the top choices among collectors and stackers alike. Minted since 1986 as part of the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985, this American icon displays many of its most recognized symbols made from precious metal.
Each American Gold Eagle coin is handcrafted in the US using metals sourced exclusively from within its borders, with purity, weight and content guaranteed by its government – giving investors confidence when purchasing these coins.
The 1 oz bullion coin from Augustus Saint-Gaudens features the classic design of Lady Liberty with torch and olive branch on its obverse side while on its reverse it depicts male bald eagle family, along with face value and gold content engraved below as well as national motto “E Pluribus Unum” written out in Latin on its bottom surface. Additionally, fractional sizes such as 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz and 1/10 oz are also available to meet investors with smaller budgets.
The Reverse Design
APMEX offers American Gold Eagle coins both in bullion and proof formats. Proof coins, designed primarily to appeal to collectors, feature deeply mirrorlike fields with richly frosted cameo devices and lettering. Furthermore, proof versions typically carry lower mintages than their bullion counterparts and thus often command higher premiums over spot prices.
On the obverse of the Gold American Eagle is Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ iconic Lady Liberty from Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ painting depicting freedom and peace symbolically held between torch in one hand and olive branch in another, while Capitol building towers behind.
The new reverse design for the 1 ounce Gold Eagle coin starting in 2021 features an iconic depiction of America’s national bird – the American Eagle, in left-profile relief with striking details captured through Mint Artistic Infusion Program Designer Jennie Norris who relied on her previous experience handling birds to achieve such lifelike images of America’s national symbol.
The Year of Issue
Since their debut in 1986, American Eagle gold bullion coins have quickly become one of the leading world bullion coins. Both investors and collectors often prefer them due to their liquidity on global gold markets.
Each coin bears the words, “United States of America”, across its top, with gold content and legal tender face value engraved at the bottom. Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ iconic $20 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle design can be found on one side; on the reverse is depicted an eagle nesting with hatchlings.
Gold American Eagle coins are popular investments among both collectors and investors due to their gold content, numismatic value, and liquidity. Backed by the United States government, they provide a safe haven against domestic and international financial risk. Furthermore, collector Proof coins typically carry higher premiums.
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