BULLIONMARK presents the 1 oz American Eagle gold coin by the United States Mint.
- 1 oz actual Gold weight (917 purity)
- Larger. stronger and more durable than pure coins
- Government guaranteed weight and purity
- US legal tender status
- Minted at West Point, N.Y.
The Gold American Eagle is based on Augustus Saint-Gaudens' 1907 $20 Gold Double Eagle, showing a proud Lady Liberty. With an iconic design and 1 oz of Gold, the 2019 Gold Eagle combines collectibility with bullion investment appeal.
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.
**Please note under Austalian Law American Eagle Gold Coins (whilst containing a full ounce of gold) also contain 8.3% Copper making the coins larger and stronger. This is tradtional for gold coins designed for circulation becuase 9999 gold is very soft and easily damaged. Notheless due to the 917 purity American Eagle Gold Coins attract a 10% GST. This Tax is included in the final price. This also applies to South African Krugerrand Gold Coins from which the American Gold Eagles were copied.