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Coins & Paper Money -> Gold -> American Eagle

Gold Eagle coins are American currency, first released in 1986, that contains the stated amount of actual gold weight claimed in troy ounces, with a silver and copper alloy added to make the coins less soft and more wear resistant. The coins are an official US gold bullion coin, authorized by the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1986.

The first Gold Eagle coins minted from 1986 to 1991 are dated with Roman numerals. Gold Eagle coins from 1992 onward switched to Arabic numbering. These coins are worth far more than their face value, because of their gold content. In the beginning of 2008, a $5 American Golden Eagle was actually worth about $110, with this amount varying daily, of course, based on the price of gold. The US Mint makes a proof suitable for collectors, most which carry the mint mark of “W” (which stands for the West Point mint in New York) beneath the date.

The design on Gold Eagle coins is often referred to as one of the most beautiful to grace an American coin. It features Lady Liberty holding a torch and an olive branch, her hair flowing, with the Capitol building in the background. The reverse of the coin boats an eagle above his nest of hatchlings, with the mother eagle watching over her brood. The male eagle carries an olive branch, long known as the symbol for peace. The coins come in four sizes: one-ounce, half-ounce, quarter-ounce and one-tenth ounce. The American Golden Eagle has become the most widely traded gold bullion coin in the world.

Gold Eagle coins are certainly valuable to coin collectors, and investors, thanks to their gold content. For collectors interested solely in the design, Golden Eagle proofs are a great addition to your collection. They’re designed specifically for coin collectors, and don’t carry the high price of the real gold bullion coins. These are widely available in places like flea markets, online stores and online auctions and their value is based on their condition. They should be graded like ordinary coins, from poor to uncirculated, and judged on that basis.

True Gold Eagle coins, though, are an actual investment whose gold content and purity are actually guaranteed by the US Government. American Eagles are actually even valid deposits for Individual Retirement Accounts, otherwise known as IRAs. Every major government holds gold in reserve because it’s a tangible asset. What you hold in your hand is what’s valuable, unlike paper money and coins, whose value is representative of assets like gold that are held in the treasury.

Gold Eagle coins are an easy and affordable way to invest in gold. Where big investors might trade for gold in thousands of dollars or more at a time, the average investor or beginning investor can choose to purchase American Eagle coins instead. The value may vary daily with the price of gold, but the rarity of real gold virtually ensures that the value won’t drop dramatically as other investments can.

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1904 Liberty Head $20 Gold Coin PCGS MS65 Double Eagle

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1999 W 4 COIN SET GOLD EAGLE NGC PR70 PROOF PF70 PF 70

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2008 W American Gold Eagle 4 coin Uncirculated Set

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1986 2005 PCGS MS69 $5 AMERICAN GOLD EAGLE 20 COIN SET

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2008 W American Gold Eagle 4 coin Uncirculated Set

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1988 American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins Proof Set

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1996 American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins Proof Set

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2006 W American Eagle Gold Proof 4 Coin Set US MINT

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1987 US Gold Eagle Proof set 2 coin 1 oz and 1 2 oz

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1925 $20 St Gaudens Double Eagle Gold Coin PCGS MS65

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#1 Chris/Coinycoins on 02.18.09 at 10:10 am

The Gold Eagles are defiantly one of the best American coins.

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