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1/4 oz. American Eagle Gold
Bullion Coin

The American Eagle Gold bullion coins were authorized by Congress in 1985 and first minted in 1986;  by law, all gold bullion coins produced by the U.S. Mint must consist of gold mined in the United States.

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Design of the
1/4 oz. American Eagle Gold
Bullion Coin

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Obverse

The obverse side of the 1/4 oz. American Eagle Gold Bullion Coin is based on world-renowned American sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ design for the prized 1907 $20 gold coin.

The design depicts Lady Liberty in a flowing gown with her hair blowing in the wind as she stands proudly over the U.S. Capital which is in the lower background.

"LIBERTY" is inscribed across the top of the gold coin and the coin's 'Year of Issue' can be found below Liberty's left hand that is holding the olive branch.

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 depicts a family of eagles symbolizing the American Tradition of Unity; it was designed by Miley Busiek (now Miley Frost).

Miley Busiek's design shows a father eagle returning to his family's nest with olive branches in his talons.

Across the top of the gold bullion coin, the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, are inscribed.

Along the bottom of the gold bullion coin is its Weight and Purity of  "1/4 OZ. FINE GOLD~10 DOLLARS," ten dollars represents the Legal Tender value of the coin.

Furthermore, every United States coin displays "E PLURIBUS UNUM," which is Latin for "Out of Many, One," and "IN GOD WE TRUST."

The Edge of the gold coin is Reeded.

Note: American Eagle bullion coins do not have a Mint Mark.  Only the Collector's Proof and Collector's Un-Circulated Versions of the American Gold Eagle have a mint mark on the reverse side.

1/4 oz. American Gold Eagle Photos Courtesy of : The US Mint

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1/4 oz. American Gold Eagle
Coin Information

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Introduction:.......1986

IRA Approved:.....Yes

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

Face Value:.........$10 US

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

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

Total Weight:.......0.2727 troy oz / (8.483 grams)

Diameter:...........22.00mm / (0.866 inches)

Thickness:..........1.78mm / (0.070 inch)

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

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

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

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

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1/4 oz. American Gold Eagle
Bullion Coin
Mintage  and Sales Figures

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Year              Year Dated Coin

                             Mintage                         Annual Sales

1986................726,031............................587,000

1987................269,255............................294,000

1988..................49,000.............................74,000

1989..................81,789.............................76,000

1990..................41,000.............................55,000

1991..................36,100.............................44,000

1992..................59,546.............................54,800

1993..................71,864.............................70,000

1994..................72,650.............................62,000

1995..................83,752.............................90,000

1996..................60,318.............................68,000

1997................108,805.............................96,000

1998................309,829............................342,000

1999................564,232............................570,000

2000................128,964.............................64,000

2001..................71,280.............................72,000

2002..................62,027.............................66,000

2003..................74,029.............................70,000

2004..................72,014.............................76,000

2005..................72,015.............................80,000

2006..................60,004.............................46,000

2007..................34,004.............................32,000

2008..................70,000.............................58,000

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

2010..................86,000.............................62,000

2011..................80,000.............................82,000

2012..................90,000.............................76,000

2013..................114,500..........................122,000

2014..................90,000............................118,000

2015.................158,000...........................158,000

2016.................152,000...........................152,000

2017.................*to be announced...............64,000

2018.................*to be announced................62,000 

2019.................*to be announced..............30,000 as of 09/18/2019

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

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