American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins

American eagle gold bullion coins are not made of pure gold bullion.

American eagle gold bullion coins.

Platinum was added to the american eagle bullion family in 1997 and palladium in 2017. When the gold bullion act of 1985 was passed the legislation demanded that there would be four weight sizes offered and two different types of coins minted. The us american gold eagle represents the us entry into gold bullion investing and became the first gold coin to be minted in the us since 1933. Instead their metal content is 91 67 22 karat gold 3 silver and 5 33 copper.

Authorized under the gold bullion coin act of 1985 it was first released by the united states mint in 1986. Adding american gold eagle coins to an ira. In 1985 congress passed the gold bullion coin act which allowed the united states mint to create a series of official gold coins in 1986 the first 1 oz american gold eagles were introduced and since then investors and collectors have consistently made the 1 ounce gold eagles some of the most popular gold bullion coins in the world. Golden eagle coins specializes in a wide variety of gold bullion products.

They are minted in four weights 1 10 1 4 1 2 and 1 ounce to fit a variety of budgets. American eagle gold bullion coins are available in four sizes. First produced in 1986 this coin features an image of lady liberty holding an olive branch and a torch in a classic design by augustus saint gaudens. We offer all sizes of american gold eagles and carry large quantities of canadian gold maple leafs gold krugerrands gold bars.

The american eagle bullion program was launched in 1986 with the sale of american eagle gold and silver bullion coins. The american gold eagle is one of the most recognizable gold coins in the world today. Locate an authorized dealer. Tucked into a corner of the design is the capitol building on the obverse.

This is the standard version of the coin. American gold eagle coins were authorized for production by the united states congress with passage of the gold bullion coin act of 1985. American gold eagles also differ in size weight and face value. Buy american gold eagle coins.

The american gold eagle is an official gold bullion coin of the united states. Because the term eagle also is the official united states designation for pre 1933 ten dollars gold coins the weight of the bullion coin is typically used when describing american gold eagles e g 1 2. You can purchase american eagle gold bullion coins from most major coin and precious metals dealers as well as brokerage houses and participating banks. Here are the different types.

1 oz gold american eagles for sale.