Buy American Eagle gold coins at The Silver Mountain

The gold American Eagle coin is recognized as one of the most iconic coins produced by the US Mint. It serves as the official gold coin of the country and is minted annually with 91.67% pure gold content (22 carats). The Golden Eagle is widely acknowledged as a prominent gold investment coin.

Gold American Eagle Coins

The gold American Eagle coin is one of the most famous coins of the US Mint. It is the country's official gold coin and is struck every year in 91.67% pure gold (22 carats). The Golden Eagle is a very well-known gold investment coin and because the coin consists for a small part of copper, this coin has a red colored appearance, where the coins minted in 24 carat gold look clearly different. However, the Golden Eagle weighs slightly more and contains exactly the same amount of gold on balance, namely 1 troy ounce of pure gold. Processing a small amount of copper in the coins makes the coin stronger. Pure gold is very vulnerable.

Buy American Eagle gold coin

The gold American Eagle coin has been minted since 1986 by the United States mint from America. The American Eagle gold coin is minted in 91.67%, making it less pure than, for example, the Maple Leaf. The net gold weight of the coin is equal to the other gold investment coins.

Because the coin is minted in a combination of physical gold and copper, the gold is less vulnerable to scratches. The gross weight of the coin is higher, but this also gives you a stronger coin that can take a beating.

Gold Eagle Coin Value

The value of the gold American Eagle coin is determined by the current gold price. The price of all gold American Eagle coins is adjusted every 5 minutes to the current gold price.

The price of the coins consists of production costs, the gold value and profit margin. The difference between the purchase price of the gold American Eagle and the gold price is called the spread. As a rule, the larger the coin, the smaller the spread.

Gold American Eagle details

The gold American Eagle or “golden Eagle” is issued in four weights. Besides the 1 troy ounce coin, there are the 1/2, 1/4 and 1/10 troy ounce coins.

Specifications

  • Country of origin: United States
  • Manufacturer: US Mint
  • Material: Gold
  • Content: 91.67%
Weight Diameter Thickness Gross weight Nominal value

1 troy ounce

32.7 mm

2.75 mm

3.393 gram

50 Dollar

1/2 troy ounce

27 mm

2.24 mm

8.483 gram

25 Dollar

1/4 troy ounce

22 mm

1.83 mm

16.965 gram

10 Dollar

1/10 troy ounce

16.5 mm

1.19 mm

33.930 gram

5 Dollar

Design gold Eagle coins

The obverse of the American Eagle depicts Lady Liberty, with a torch and olive branch as symbols of freedom and peace. This image comes from the old gold Saint-Gaudens coins.

On the reverse is an eagle, the state symbol of America, shown. This also shows the face value of the coin. Since 2021, the motif has been redesigned and shows the head of an eagle. Along with the well-known text: “E Pluribus Unum” which is unofficially the national motto of the United States and means “one of many”.

Along with the well-known expression “in god we trust” which was “in gold we trust” in the days of the gold standard.

Sell American Eagle

In addition to buying American Eagle coins, The Silver Mountain offers the opportunity to sell your gold American Eagle coins. All coins you buy from us come with a buyback guarantee.

Depending on the weight of the coin, we offer 100% of the current gold price. View the Precious Metals Guide for more information about selling your American Eagle gold coins.

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