American Gold Coins

The American Gold Eagle bullion coins were authorized by the Gold Bullion Act of 1985 and first distributed in 1986. The American Gold Eagle bullion coin carries a rendition of Augustus St. Gaudens beautiful Lady Liberty on the obverse. The reverse, designed by Miley Busiek, depicts an Eagle flying above its nest. From 1986 through 1991 dates are shown by Roman numerals but was changed to Arabic numbers in 1992.

American Gold Eagle bullion coins are available in 1/10th oz, 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz and 1 oz weights of gold carrying denominations of $5, $10, $25 and $50 respectively.

An American Gold Eagles value is about the same as the market value of their gold content, not the face value of the coin. Actual sold prices vary daily dependent upon the current spot price of gold. American Gold Eagles are allowed by law to fund IRAs. A proof version is produced for coin collectors by the US Mint at West Point and carries the "W" mint mark underneath the date.

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The 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle has finally been released and is available to collectors around the world. This 24 carat gold coin is a beautiful remake of the original St. Gaudens $20 high relief Double Eagle of 1907. While it will only be available for one year the mint has no plans at this time to limit mintage quantities. The plan is to produce the coin in gold for the year 2009 and in 2010 release it in Palladium.

Saint-Gaudens original Double Eagle design is uniquely American and the world lost many beautiful coins when they were ordered destroyed in 1933. This new gold coin appears to embody the best of Saint-Gaudens vision and update it for todays market. While all collectors would love to have an early St. Gaudens Double Eagle the high prices of mint state coins keeps many away from ownership. The 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle will allow many the opportunity to own a beautiful piece of coin art.

The 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle will allow many the opportunity to own a beautiful piece of coin art at a relatively affordable cost. go to the American Gold Coin Shop to acuire your own piece of history.

If you are new to collecting coins it is wise to understand that counterfeits of gold coins do exist. In order to protect your investment it's recommended that you purchase coins that are guaranteed genuine or are certified by the third party certification services NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation), PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service, ANACS (American Numismatic Association Certification Service) or ICG (Independent Coin Grading Company).

What's the difference between bullion coins and numismatic coins? Bullion coins have a value based on their precious metal content, primarily gold or silver, but in some case platinum or palladium. Their prices are tied directly to the always fluctuating gold and silver commodities market. The condition of a coin, its relative scarcity in the marketplace and demand for that coin among collectors all contribute to its numismatic value, whether it contains gold, silver, nickel, copper or other metals. Rare numismatic coin values are not as dependent on the changing price of the gold and silver commodity markets.

Whether you choose American gold coins as an investment or as a collectible they are fun to acquire. To find more about American gold coins, facts and mintages please visit American Gold Coin Shop.