Having an iconic design and 1/10 oz of Gold, the American Gold Eagle combines the best aspects of collectibility and silver investment allure, which has made it America’s preferred Gold coin.
Coin Highlights:
- includes 1/10 ounce genuine Gold weight.
- Multiples of 500 are packed in mint tubes. All other coins will be in plastic flips.
Obverse: Adapted from Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ famed Gold Double Eagle design, which includes Lady Liberty in front of the Capitol building holding in her right hand a fiery torch and an olive branch in her left. Her hair is flowing back behind her at the end signifying forward movement against a backdrop of sun rays.
Reverse: Shows a man bald eagle in flight carrying an olive branch to his nest, where a female awaits with her young. Guaranteed by the U.S. Mint.
Specifications:
Pure Gold Content | 3.11 grams |
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Purity | .9167 (22 Karat) |
Thickness | 1.19 mm |
Diameter | 16.5 mm |
Face Value | $5 |