Eagles are one of the most popular choices for investors. Although the premium is slightly higher then other bullion coins, that premium is normally recouped (and then some) when you are ready to sell.
American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins are available in four denominations:
one ounce, one-half ounce, one-quarter ounce, and one-tenth ounce
The lowest premium is on the larger denominations and there are slight discounts on 20, 50, 100 and 500 ounce purchases. To receive the most accurate priceing, please visit or store during normal business hours.
Authorized by the Bullion Coin Act of 1985, American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins quickly became one of the world's leading gold bullion investment coins. Produced from gold mined in the United States, American Eagles are imprinted with their gold content and legal tender "face" value. An American Eagle's value is based on the market price of its metal content, plus a small premium to cover coinage and distribution.
American Eagles use the durable .900 fine gold (22kt) standard established for gold circulating coinage over 350 years ago. They contain their stated amount of pure gold, plus small amounts of alloy. This creates harder coins that resist scratching and marring, which can diminish resale value.
Minted to exacting standards, the obverse (front) design is inspired by what's often considered one of America's most beautiful coins: Augustus Saint-Gaudens' celebrated $20 gold piece, minted from 1907-1933. The reverse design, by sculptor Miley Busiek, features a male eagle carrying an olive branch flying above a nest containing a female eagle and her hatchlings.
An important measure of any investment is its liquidity: How easy is it to resell? United States Government backing means that like the dollar, American Eagle Bullion Coins are accepted in major investment markets worldwide. They are also the most widely traded bullion coins in America, affording investors narrow spreads between buy and sell prices.
It's easy to track the value of American Eagle Bullion Coins. Most major newspapers report the daily price of gold. An American Eagle's value is based on the market price of its metal content, plus a small premium to cover coinage and distribution costs.
