American Eagle Gold Bullion Coin
American Eagle Gold Bullion Coin - click on image to enlarge
General Coin Information
First available in 1986 from the United States Mint, the 2009 American Eagle Gold Bullion Coin version offers investors an opportunity to purchase a coin based on the value of the content of the gold contained within it. Normally, a coin's value is derived from its limited mintage, rarity, condition and age.
These Gold Bullion Coins are available in four denominations: one ounce, one-half ounce, one-quarter ounce and one-tenth ounce. They carry a face value of $50, $25, $10 and $5 respectively, but of course, as mentioned before, their true value is dictated by the value of the gold they contain. A small premium is added to the gold price to cover minting, distribution and marketing costs.
Unlike other coins produced by the US Mint, the Gold Bullions are not available for sale directly. Instead, the mint utilizes a system of wholesalers, brokerage companies, precious metal firms, coin dealers, and participating banks. These "Authorized Purchasers" are then responsible for sales to the public.
As part of the American Eagles collection, the content, weight and purity are guaranteed the the United States Government making them attractive as gold investment instruments to many.
Obverse Design
Based on the Augustus Saint-Gaudens design originally used on the $20 Double Eagle in the early 1900's, the obverse of the Gold Bullion coin shows "Liberty" with a torch in one hand and an olive branch in the other. Also visible is the capitol, the year, and the word "LIBERTY".
Reverse Design
The reverse features a design by Mrs. Miley Frances Busiek that showcases a "Family of Eagles". Also included are the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", "E PLURIBUS UNUM", and "IN GOD WE TRUST". The amount of gold content and its corresponding face value are shown as well.
American Eagle Gold Bullion Coin Specifications
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American Eagle Gold Bullion Coin Auctions
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 1 Gold 2010 American Eagle 1 Gold American Buffalo  US $2,726.00
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 2010 Gold Eagle 4 Coin Set NGC MS70 Early Releases US $3,049.00
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 10 1oz 2010 AMERICAN GOLD EAGLE BULLION COINS $50 US $13,375.00
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 2010 $5 1 10 oz Gold American Eagle US $149.51
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 3 2010 1 oz OUNCE AMERICAN GOLD EAGLE COINS US $4,197.09
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 4 2010 1 oz OUNCE AMERICAN GOLD EAGLE COINS US $5,578.17
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 5 2010 1 oz OUNCE AMERICAN GOLD EAGLE COINS US $6,959.26
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 9 2010 1 oz OUNCE AMERICAN GOLD EAGLE COINS US $12,483.62
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American Eagle Gold Bullion Coin Resources
- Mint information page
- Gold Bullion In High Demand - CoinNews.net
