American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins

22 karat Gold Bullion Coins

American Eagle gold coins were first issued in 1986 by the U.S. Mint. Since then gold Eagle coins have risen to the rank of #1 gold bullion coin with the Mint creating over 13 million of the one-ounce coins. Offered in 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz, and 1 oz denominations, these coins are guaranteed by the U.S. government to contain the stated amount of actual gold weight in troy ounces. By law, the gold must come from sources in America, alloyed with silver and copper to produce a more wear-resistant coin.

The obverse depicts lady liberty striding from the coin - a reproduction of Augustus St. Gaudens's famous design for the Double Eagle. The reverse displays a family of gold eagles with the male carrying an olive branch and flying above the nest, the fine gold weight of the coin and its face value.

Benefits of American Eagle

The real measure of any investment is it�s ability to be converted into cash and the American gold eagle coins are able to be sold world wide at many dealers. American Eagle gold coins provide investors with the means to diversify, balance and stabilize a well-rounded investment portfolio, all with the safety and backing of the United States government and the U.S. Dollar.