Proof Gold American Eagle
Proof gold American Eagles are collector versions of one of the world's most popular gold bullion coins, the official United States gold bullion coin. Only a limited number of proof coins are struck each year and certain years have been known to sell out soon after being issued. Proof American Eagles are minted in each of the bullion sizes (1-oz., 1/2-oz., 1/4-oz., and 1/10-oz.) and are available for purchase in any of these sizes individually, or in 2' or 4-piece sets.
Design of the Proof Gold American Eagle
The U.S. Mint duplicated the design for the obverse (front) of the American Gold Eagle from the $20 Saint-Gaudens, which is widely considered America's most beautiful gold coin. The $20 Saint Gaudens was commissioned by Theodore Roosevelt in an effort to rival the coins of ancient Greece and Rome.
The coin's reverse (back), designed by Miley Busiek, captures a male bald eagle holding an olive branch in its talons as it swoops into a nest holding its family. This side also carries the majority of the wording on the coin, the gold content and purity, the denomination, the issuing country, the phrase 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' and the motto 'IN GOD WE TRUST'.
Proof Gold American Eagle Coin Minting Information
Proof gold American Eagle coins undergo a detailed minting process using special dies. Lustrous coin blanks are fed manually into the presses where they are struck multiple times to ensure detailed coin images, which appear softly frosted above a mirror-like background.
Each Proof Eagle comes in a beautiful, dark blue velvet presentation case with an official U.S. Mint Certificate of Authority. This certificate outlines the United States government guarantee of the coin's gold content, weight and purity.
Individual Retirement Accounts
Currently, proof American Eagles are the only collectible coins allowed by the United States government for Individual Retirement Accounts. Due to their numismatic significance, these coins carry numismatic or rare coin spreads. See Coin Facts for Investors and Collectors to Consider for additional details (Note: Tax laws are complex and may change at any time. You should consult with your tax advisor about whether including precious metals in your IRA is right for you).
DETAILED COIN INFORMATION
| COIN SIZE | FACE VALUE | GOLD CONTENT | GROSS WEIGHT | DIAMETER | COIN THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-oz. | $50 | 1 oz. 31.1035g |
1.0909 oz. 33.930g |
1.287 in. 32.70mm |
0.113 in. 2.87mm |
| 1/2 oz. | $25 | 0.5000 oz. 15.5517g |
0.5454 oz. 16.965g |
1.063 in. 27.00mm |
0.085 in. 2.15mm |
| 1/4 oz. | $10 | 0.2500 oz. 7.7759g |
0.2727 oz. 8.483g |
0.866 in. 22.00mm |
0.070 in. 1.78mm |
| 1/10 oz. | $5 | 0.1000 oz. 3.1103g |
0.1091 oz. 3.393g |
0.650 in. 16.50mm |
0.049 in. 1.26mm |
| Dates: 1986 - 2009 (1-oz.); 1987 -2009 (1/2-oz.); 1988 - 2009 (1/4-oz. and 1/2 'oz.) | |||||
† Please note that product images are for representative purposes only and do not reflect actual size.
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