American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins

This is the standard version of the coin.

American eagle gold bullion coins.

Because the term eagle also is the official united states designation for pre 1933 ten dollars gold coins the weight of the bullion coin is typically used when describing american gold eagles e g 1 2. Authorized under the gold bullion coin act of 1985 it was first released by the united states mint in 1986. Instead their metal content is 91 67 22 karat gold 3 silver and 5 33 copper. Tucked into a corner of the design is the capitol building on the obverse.

They are minted in four weights 1 10 1 4 1 2 and 1 ounce to fit a variety of budgets. Adding american gold eagle coins to an ira. The us american gold eagle represents the us entry into gold bullion investing and became the first gold coin to be minted in the us since 1933. American gold eagles also differ in size weight and face value.

American gold eagle coins were authorized for production by the united states congress with passage of the gold bullion coin act of 1985. The american gold eagle is one of the most recognizable gold coins in the world today. The american eagle bullion program was launched in 1986 with the sale of american eagle gold and silver bullion coins. To add american gold eagle coins to your existing ira former 401 k or gold ira or make a cash purchase for direct delivery contact american bullion toll free at 1 800 326 9598 to speak with a precious metals specialist.

The american gold eagle is an official gold bullion coin of the united states. Golden eagle coins specializes in a wide variety of gold bullion products. First produced in 1986 this coin features an image of lady liberty holding an olive branch and a torch in a classic design by augustus saint gaudens. Buy american gold eagle coins.

You can purchase american eagle gold bullion coins from most major coin and precious metals dealers as well as brokerage houses and participating banks. We offer all sizes of american gold eagles and carry large quantities of canadian gold maple leafs gold krugerrands gold bars. American eagle gold bullion coins are not made of pure gold bullion. Platinum was added to the american eagle bullion family in 1997 and palladium in 2017.

In 1985 congress passed the gold bullion coin act which allowed the united states mint to create a series of official gold coins in 1986 the first 1 oz american gold eagles were introduced and since then investors and collectors have consistently made the 1 ounce gold eagles some of the most popular gold bullion coins in the world. American eagle gold bullion coins are available in four sizes. Locate an authorized dealer. When the gold bullion act of 1985 was passed the legislation demanded that there would be four weight sizes offered and two different types of coins minted.

Here are the different types.