1/10 Ounce Gold Eagle

Gold Eagle Obverse Design

The obverse of the American Gold Eagle features Augustus St. Gaudens’ iconic Lady Liberty design, a full-length figure striding forward confidently from the rays of the rising sun and the nation’s capital dome, with her hair and robe flowing freely in the breeze. Her right holds the touch of freedom to light the way while holding an olive branch in her left hand signifying peace. Surrounded by 50 stars to signify the 50 United States with the inscription “LIBERTY” at the top and both the date of issue and mint mark in the lower right. A ‘W’ mintmark indicates its production at the U.S. Mint’s facility in West Point, New York.

Gold Eagle Reverse Design

The reverse side features the namesake of the coin, American Eagles.  Designed by the American sculptor, then Miley Busiek, now Miley Tucker-Frost, in 1986. The image features a family of nesting bald eagles. The male bald eagle is soaring above the nest clutching an olive branch in its talons. The female eagle awaits with her young, vigilantly standing guard over the young hatchlings in the nest with her wings protectively encircling two eaglets, representing the importance and strength of the family. The reverse inscriptions read, “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” at the top of the coin. The Mottos, “IN GOD WE TRUST,’ is on the right, and “E PLURIBUS UNUM, Latin for “out of many, one,” is on the left.  The coin specifications are at the bottom with the face value and weight of the coin. This combination of a classic and modern coin design has proven to be a winner. Since its release in 1986, the American Gold Eagle instantly became one of the most popular gold coins in the world and has retained this original, iconic design for over 32 years.

The American Gold Eagle Series

American Gold Eagle coins are the official gold coin of the United States since 1986 and are legal tender.  These stunning gold coins are an American icon globally, proudly displaying the nation’s most iconic symbols, from the national emblem of the American Bald Eagle to Lady Liberty striding towards freedom, as a reminder of the majesty, longevity, and strength of the United States. Authorized under the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985 to compete with world bullion coins such as the Canadian Maple Leaf, the South African Krugerrand, and others. Today, the American Eagle gold coin is a leading gold bullion Internationally and is one of the most popular choices with investors and collectors around the world. Minted annually since 1986, there are several popular versions and four different weights. Besides the standard bullion coin, versions include proof, burnished uncirculated, and reverse proof coins.  The one-tenth ounce (1/10 oz) has a face value of $5 and weighing 3.93 grams. The other three weights are a one ounce (1 oz.) size with a face value of $50 and weighing a hefty 33.931 grams; a half-ounce (1/2 oz), with a face value of twenty-five dollars, weighing 16.966 grams; a quarter ounce (1/4 oz) with a face value of $10 weighing 8.483 grams. Each gold coin contains 91.67% gold (22 karats), and contains an alloy of 3% silver and 5.33% copper to help increase the stability and scratch-resistance of the coins. By law, each coin is guaranteed to contain an exact quantity of gold, which is mined exclusively in the United States from newly mined sources in America, and to meet the rigid quality standards of the U.S. Mint. The market value of these gold coins is tied to the value of their gold content, not face value, and it fluctuates with market forces based on the current spot price of gold. However, there is a strong market for collector versions and low mintages, which carry a higher premium than their bullion counterparts. American Eagle gold coins have a U.S. Government guarantee of accurate precious metal content, weight, and purity. Additionally, they are legal tender. Since they are available in four denominations, in several finish varieties, spanning the last 32 years, they sell at a variety of price points.

Each 1/10-oz Gold American Eagle contains 0.1 ounces of gold. The metal content for each Gold Eagle Coin is 91.67% gold (22 karats), and an alloy of 3% silver and 5.33% copper to help increase the stability and scratch-resistance of the coins. Also, each 1/10 oz Gold Eagle weighs 3.393 grams and has a face value of $5.

American Eagle gold coins have a U.S. Government guarantee of accurate precious metal content, weight, and purity. By law, each coin is guaranteed to contain an exact quantity of gold, which is mined exclusively in the United States from newly mined sources in America, and to meet the rigid quality standards of the U.S. Mint.

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