Gold Eagle Coins

The history of the Gold Eagle and information for collectors and investors.

Gold Eagle coins have been minted in the United States since 1986.  Since their inception they have been sold in proof and bullion editions and have been highly cherished by investors and collectors alike.  The proof coins are created specifically for investors and are sold sealed in a protective plastic case.  Gold Eagles are manufactured and sold in 4 demoniations.  The one ounce Gold Eagle has a face value of $50.00, the one half ounce Gold Eagle has a face value of $25.00, the quarter ounce Eagle has a value of $10.00 and the one-thenth ounce eagle has a face value of $5.00.  By law the gold contained in the coins must come from the United States.  Gold Eagles minted 1986-1991 are dated with Roman numerals. In 1992, the U.S. Mint switched to Arabic numbers for dating Gold Eagles.  The 1/10, 1/4, and 1/2 troy oz coins are identical in design to the 1 troy oz coin except for the markings on the reverse side that indicate the weight and face value of the coin (for example, 1 OZ. FINE GOLD—50 DOLLARS). As is often the case with bullion coins, the face values of these coins ($5, $10, $25 and $50; reflecting the fact that the coins are legal tender are mostly symbolic and do not reflect their true value. Many investors and collectors can ease into the market by purchasing the smaller weight coins.

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