All American Eagle Gold coins are minted from Gold mined within the United States or its Territories within the twelve months prior to striking. Minted 1986-Date at Philadelphia and West Point Mints in Legal Tender denominations of $5 (1/10-oz), $10 (1/4-oz), $25 (1/2-oz) and $50 (1-oz Troy). Standard uncirculated bullion editions do not carry a mint mark.
Standard Alloy Composition is 22K Gold:
91.67% Gold
3% Silver
5.33% Copper
AMERICAN EAGLE 1/10-oz GOLD $5-FACE VALUE COIN
16.5mm Diameter with Reeded Edge
3.3930 grams/0.109-oz Troy = Total Weight
3.1103 grams/.10-oz Troy = Net Gold Weight
AMERICAN EAGLE 1/4-oz GOLD $10-FACE VALUE COIN
16.5mm Diameter with Reeded Edge
8.483 grams/0.2725-oz Troy = Total Weight
7.776 grams/.25-oz Troy = Net Gold Weight
AMERICAN EAGLE 1/2-oz GOLD $25-FACE VALUE COIN
16.5mm Diameter with Reeded Edge
16.966 grams/0.545-oz Troy = Total Weight
15.552 grams/.50-oz Troy = Net Gold Weight
AMERICAN EAGLE 1-oz GOLD $50-FACE VALUE COIN
Specifications:
32.7mm Diameter with Reeded Edge
33.931 grams/1.09-oz Troy = Total Weight
31.103 grams/1-oz Troy = Net Gold Weight
These highly popular investment coins have also been minted in special collector editions with unique finishes:
1986-Date Proof Gold Eagles were issued by the West Point (“W”) and Philadelphia (“P”) mints with Mint-Marks situated under the dates. Featuring high-contrast frosted devices and mirror-like backgrounds these are visually stunning and virtually perfect coins.
2006 Reverse-Proof 1-oz Gold Eagles were struck to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the series with mirror-like devices and matte fields at West Point with a “W” mint mark.
2006-2008 Burnished Uncirculated Gold Eagles were issued with a “W” Mint Mark (for West Point) in a non-contrasting matte-finish.
From 1986 to 1991 the dates of American Gold Eagles were shown in Roman Numerals (MCMLXXXVI, MCMXC, etc), with Arabic numerals in use 1992-Date.
