American Gold Eagles

Usually, talk of gold coins makes one think of gold american eagle coins.

First minted in the eighties, it didn't take long to become one of the world's leading coins to invest in. The front of the coin is almost the same as the $20 Augustus Saint Gauden. These were minted from 1907-1933 and were named the 'double-eagle'. They were designed to create awe like ancient Greek and Roman coins.

The gold eagles are created by a specialized minting process that starts by entering burnished blanks into presses fitted special dies. It is struck multiple times so that the images seem to float above a mirror-like field.

The gold eagle coin is the only bullion coin guaranteed by the American government (congressionally authorized) which means that it is even more of a valuable purchase. They guarantee it's gold content, weight, and purity. Traders generally prefer the gold eagle to gold bullion bars or other gold coins because of delays or added expenses for assaying.

Unlike most bullion gold coins, American eagles are non-reportable, private and preferred by gold traders because of their complete privacy, safety and security.

The gold eagle coin has a reeded edge and is 22 karat (which means 91.67% gold, 3% silver and 5.33% copper.) This is the standard for gold coins because it creates a more durable coin that is resistant to marring and scratches.

In 2006 the American government created the American eagle uncirculated coin. The gold version was made in one-tenth, one-quarter, one-half and one ounce sizes, along with a complete four-coin set containing one coin of each size.

In 1999, the US mint at West Point produced a limited number of accidental 1/10 oz and 1/4 oz uncirculated coins. All the other West Point gold American eagles are proofs.

If you are looking to buy gold eagles and you would prefer to maintain your privacy it is sensible to buy from a seller who don't require your social security number or request an application.

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