American Gold Eagle

American Gold Eagle History

The American Eagle is a gold coin created in 1986 by the United States Mint (New York). This 22-carat coin has a purity of 916.7, making it highly resistant to impact. The obverse of the coin features the Statue of Liberty by sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens. The Type-1 reverse was designed by sculptor Miley Busiek and depicts an eagle's nest, symbolising the American family.

American Gold Eagle Price

An important factor affecting the price of a American gold Eagle coin is the value of the gold it contains. The weight of a 1oz gold Eagle coin is 33.9g with a fineness of 916.7. This means that a 1oz gold Eagle coin has a pure gold content of 31.10g. The price of a American gold Eagle coin is directly linked to the global price of gold.

American Gold Eagle prices can vary thanks to the coin's history and numismatic appeal, with certain years or designs being particularly desirable with collectors. The price of a new 1oz gold Eagle coin will be based on today's gold price, with a small premium to cover the cost of manufacture and supply. Older or rare American gold Eagle coins can cost considerably more than the gold price.

Our website is constantly updated to display the price of American gold Eagle coins in real time. These American gold Eagle coins have a diameter of 32.7mm and are a great investment or collector's item.

American Gold Eagle Value

Investors often ask what is the value of a American gold Eagle? American Gold Eagle coins have a face value of $50. It is important to note that the face value has no bearing on the actual value of the coin. As mentioned, the American gold Eagle coins main value can usually be worked out based on the current gold price. It is this simplicity that makes gold bullion coins appealing. They are bought and sold based on their intrinsic metal value without having to worry about any numismatic value and more complicated selling process.

You can always find an intrinsic value for a 1oz gold Eagle thanks to the public spot price. The value of a American gold Eagle is therefore generally the same regardless of the year and is just based on the metal content. Some years of 1oz gold Eagle coins might command a further premium. A lower mintage, or special design could see their value increase beyond their metal content.

How Much are American Gold Eagle Coins Worth?

If you are wondering how much are American gold Eagle coins worth, a simple rule of thumb is that a American gold Eagle has 31.10g of pure gold. If you see the gold price in grams/ounces you can therefore work out how much a American gold Eagle is worth quite quickly.