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American Eagle Gold
Tenth Ounce
(1/10 oz)
Bullion Coin

1986 - Present

Authorized by Congress in 1985 and first minted in 1986, the American Eagle Gold bullion coins, must by law, consist of gold mined only in the United States.

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Design of the
1/10th oz. American Eagle Gold
Bullion Coin

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Obverse

The obverse side of the 1/10 oz. American Eagle Gold Bullion Coin is based on world-renowned American sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ design for the prized 1907 $20 gold coin.

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The design depicts Lady Liberty stepping onto a pedestal in a flowing gown with her hair blowing in the wind standing 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.

The edge of the gold 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

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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.

The design symbolizes American tradition and unity.

The reverse is inscribed across the top of the coin with the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

The gold bullion coins Weight, Purity and Face Value of "1/10 OZ. FINE GOLD~5 DOLLARS" is inscribed across the bottom of the coin.

The words "E PLURIBUS UNUM" (which is Latin for "Out of Many, One") and "IN GOD WE TRUST" are also displayed on this side of the coin.

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 of this individual 'JW' is unknown at this time).

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 Eagle Gold have a mint mark on the reverse side.

American Gold Eagle Tenth Ounce, photos are Courtesy of : The US Mint

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1/10th oz. American Eagle Gold
Coin Information

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Introduction:........1986

IRA Approved:......Yes

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

Face Value:..........$5 US

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

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

Total Weight:........0.1091 troy oz. / (3.393 grams)

Diameter.............16.50mm / (0.650 inches)

Thickness:............1.26mm / (0.049 inch)

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

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

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

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

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American Gold Eagle Tenth Ounce
(1/10th oz.) Bullion Coin
Mintage and Sales Figures

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Year            Year Dated Coin

                            Mintage                             Annual Sales

1986................912,609.............................852,500

1987................580,266.............................520,000

1988................159,500.............................235,000

1989................264,790.............................275,000

1990................210,210.............................222,000

1991................165,200.............................185,000

1992................209,300.............................207,000

1993................210,709.............................215,000

1994................206,380.............................190,000

1995................223,025.............................232,500

1996................401,964.............................425,000

1997................528,515.............................485,000

1998..............1,344,520..........................1,445,000

1999..............2,750,338..........................2,765,000

2000.................569,153............................245,000

2001.................269,147............................335,000

2002.................230,027............................230,000

2003.................245,029............................235,000

2004.................250,016............................275,000

2005.................300,043............................295,000

2006.................285,006............................270,000

2007.................190,010............................180,000

2008.................305,000............................270,000

2009.................270,000............................270,000

2010.................435,000............................390,000

2011.................350,000............................370,000

2012.................290,000............................315,000

2013.................555,000............................535,000

2014.................545,000............................565,000

2015.................980,000.............................980,000

2016.................925,000.............................925,000

2017................*to be announced.................395,000

2018................*to be announced.................230,000 

2019................*to be announced.................195,000

2020................*to be announced.................350,000

Type I

2021................*to be announced.................150,000

Type II

2021................*to be announced.................350,000

2022................*to be announced.................575,000

2023................*to be announced.................605,000

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

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