United States Mint Proof- Gold American Eagle 1/2 oz
- 91.67% 22K Pure Gold
- Obverse: Adapted from Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ famed Gold Double Eagle design, which features Lady Liberty walking confidently against the sun’s rays.
- Reverse: Designed by Miley Busiek showing a male bald eagle in flight carrying an olive branch to his nest, where a female awaits with her young.
Denomination: | $1 |
Composition: | 99.9% Gold |
Weight: | 1.000 troy oz (31.103 grams) |
Diameter: | 1.598 inches oz (40.60 mm) |
Edge: | Redeed |
Mint and Mint Mark: | West Point |
Description |
These 22karat, 1 oz coins are authorized by the United States Congress, and are backed by the United States Mint for weight and content. The U.S. government guarantees that each coin includes the amount of actual gold weight in Troy ounces, which ensures that every American Eagle coin is recognized as legal tender. The market value of the coins is generally equals the market value of their gold content, not their face value. Their actual selling prices vary based on the current spot price of gold. American Eagle gold coins are beautiful collectibles for any investor. | ||||||||||||||
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