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1/2 oz. American Eagle Gold
Bullion Coin

1986 - Present

American Eagle Gold bullion coins are minted in durable 22 karat Gold.

Each coin contains its full stated weight in pure gold, which by law, must be taken from mined sources in the United States.

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Design of the
1/2 oz. American Eagle Gold
Bullion Coin

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Obverse

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"LIBERTY" is inscribed above Lady Liberty, across the top of the bullion coin.

The coin's Year of Issue is found below the olive branch.

The Edge of the gold eagle coin is Reeded.

Note: From 1986 - 1991, American Eagle Gold coins had the year stated in Roman Numerals. From 1992 to present the year of issue has been numerical.

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Reverse

The reverse side of the Gold bullion coin depicts a father eagle descending onto his nested family of eagles with olive branches in his talons.

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The design symbolizes American tradition and unity; it was designed by Miley Busiek (now Miley Frost).

Displayed across the top of the gold bullion coin are the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA."

Along the bottom of the coin is its Weight, Purity, and Face Value "1/2 OZ. FINE GOLD~25 DOLLARS."

The reverse side also displays two common phrases seen on American currency; "E PLURIBUS UNUM" and "IN GOD WE TRUST."

Underneath the nesting family of eagles are the initials "MB" which are the initial's of Miley Busiek, and the initials "JW" the who was the original engraver of the coin (the name 'JW' is unknown at this time).

1/2 oz. American Gold Eagle Photos Courtesy of : The US Mint.

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1/2 oz. American Eagle Gold
Coin Information

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Introduction:.......1986

IRA Approved:.....Yes

Grade:................Uncirculated

Face Value:.........$25 US

Karat:.................22 Karat

Composition:.......91.67% Gold, 3.0% Silver, Balance Copper

Total Weight:......0.5455 troy oz / (16.966 grams)

Diameter:...........27.00mm / (1.063 inches)

Thickness:..........2.15mm / (0.085 inch)

Designers:..........Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Miley Busiek

Mint Mark:..........No

Minted:..............West Point

Edge:.................Reeded

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1/2 oz. American Eagle Gold
Bullion Coin
Mintage and Sales Figures

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Year            Year Dated Coin

                         Mintage                               Annual Sales

1986..............599,566..............................486,500

1987..............131,255..............................198,000

1988................45,000...............................48,000

1989................44,829...............................62,000

1990................31,000...............................33,000

1991................24,100...............................39,000

1992................54,404...............................50,800

1993................73,324...............................72,000

1994................62,400...............................64,000

1995................53,474...............................52,000

1996................39,287...............................42,000

1997................79,605...............................74,500

1998...............169,029.............................182,000

1999...............263,013.............................251,000

2000.................79,287..............................60,000

2001.................48,047..............................57,000

2002.................70,027..............................72,000

2003.................79,029..............................76,000

2004................ 98,040.............................105,000

2005.................80,023..............................96,000

2006.................66,005..............................42,000

2007.................47,002..............................50,000

2008.................61,000..............................50,000

2009................110,000............................110,000

2010.................81,000..............................46,000

2011.................70,000..............................65,000

2012.................43,000..............................71,000

2013.................57,000..............................58,000

2014.................35,000..............................46,000

2015.................78,000..............................75,000

2016.................71,000..............................74,000

2017.................*to be announced...............37,000

2018.................*to be announced...............32,000

2019.................*to be announced...............30,000

2020.................*to be announced...............70,000   

Type I

2021.................*to be announced...............31,000   

Type II

2021.................*to be announced...............65,000   

2022.................*to be announced...............75,000   

2023.................*to be announced...............91,000   

Mintage Figures have been Updated as of 10/21/2023

*Official "Year Dated" Mintage Figures have not been released

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