American Gold Eagle

The American Gold Eagle is an American gold coin in the currency of U.S. dollars.

Description

The coin is one of the bullion coins. It was first issued by the U.S. Mint in 1986. The coin is in masses of 1/10, ¼, ½ and 1 troy ounce 9167 fine gold 22 carat output ( rest: 5.33% Cu and 3% Ag ), the U.S. Mint guarantees the gold content and mass. The front of the Gold Eagle shows the Lady Liberty, designed by Augustus Saint -Gaudens, who bears a torch in her right hand. In her left she holds an olive branch. On the back, designed by Miley Busiek, a male eagle is depicted carrying an olive branch. He flies above a nest in which the female eagle and the chicks are. The market price of gold Eagles corresponds, as usual bullion coins, generally in about the gold value. For the Gold Eagle Coin is specially produced in quality Proof. These coins are mainly produced in the West Point Mint in West Point, New York and can be connected to the embossed characters "W" are recognized under the year.

The years of the Gold Eagles minted until 1991 are indicated with Roman numerals. From 1992, the year number was stamped in Arabic numerals. Except for the specified nominal values ​​and precision weights, the design of the different Gold Eagles is identical. As with all investment coins of the denomination has more symbolic character, the actual value is far greater than the specified. Nevertheless, the Gold Eagles are an official means of payment.