American Gold Eagles

With an economic environment that is fluctuating on a daily basis, there is an investment that has been solid as rock: American Gold Eagles.

These beautiful investment grade coins were first issued by the U.S. Mint in 1986. Since that time American Gold Eagles have become the number one gold bullion coin.

American Gold Eagle Coins - Superior Quality Along with a Unites States Government Guarantee

When you invest in the purchase of American Gold Eagle Bullion coins, you are making a wise investment in a gold bullion coin whose weight, content and purity have been fully guaranteed by the U.S. Government. This guarantee makes the Gold Eagle America's official investment-grade gold bullion coin, with acceptance around the world in major investment market everywhere. Gold coins have continued to be a haven for investors throughout history during times of financial uncertainty.This reassuring fact leads many Americans to consider investing in the stability offered by gold bullion coins.

American Eagle Gold Coins – Dependable Performance

When seeking out an investment that offers stability, American Gold Eagles should quickly come to mind. With a proven track record of consistently holding their value independent of the volatility of the economic climate, their value often moves outside of the area of typical investments such as stocks and bonds. You'll find that a good number of financial experts recommend keeping a diversified portfolio through the addition of gold bullion as a means of improving long-term performance.

The Privacy, Liquidity and Convenience Offered by Gold Eagles

As the top choice of gold bullion investors around the globe, Eagle Gold Coins offer convenience as they are relatively easy to acquire. Equally as important, you'll find that they are also easily converted into cash at precious metal and coin dealers due to their status as a well-respected and government backed gold bullion coin. If you are someone who takes their privacy seriously it will bring piece of mind knowing that your purchases or sales have the important benefit of remaining private and non-reportable.

American Gold Eagles - A Stunning St. Gaudens-inspired Design

The obverse of the American Eagle Gold Coin was originally designed by noted sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens for the U.S. $20 gold piece which was minted between the years of 1907 to 1933. The obverse design features the stunning image of a full-length figure of Lady Liberty holding aloft a torch in her right hand with an olive branch in her left hand. The background displays images of a sunrise with the United States Capitol dome also features. The coin's obverse also will bear an inscription of the word "Liberty" and also containing both the individual mint mark of origin and coin's date of issue.

The coin's reverse side depicts an image of an American male bald eagle carrying an olive branch while flying towards his mate in a nest that holds their hatchlings.

Gold Eagles - Available in Four Denominations: 1 OZ., 1/2 OZ., 1/4 OZ and 1/10 OZ.

American Eagle gold coins are available in four different sizes and denominations. The one-ounce American Gold Eagle has a total weight of 1.0909 troy ounces, containing a full one troy ounce of pure gold, with a face value of $50 US. The one-half ounce gold eagle coin has a total weight of .5454 troy ounces, contains one-half ounce of pure gold, and has a face value amount of $25 US. The quarter-ounce gold eagle features a total weight of .2727 troy ounces, containing a quarter-ounce of pure gold, with a face value of $10. The tenth-ounce gold coin has a total weight of 0.1091 troy ounces, featuring a tenth-ounce of pure gold with a face value of $5.

all American Eagle gold bullion coins are 22 karat (or .9167 fine) gold, containing an alloy of silver and copper to help increase the stability and scratch-resistance of the coins. Each coin is guaranteed to contain an exact quantity of gold, mined exclusively in the United States, and to meet the rigid quality standards of the U.S. Mint.