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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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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.
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.
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.
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 Gold Eagle have a mint mark on the reverse side.
American Gold Eagle Tenth Ounce, photos are Courtesy of : The US Mint
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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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.................315,000
Mintage Figures have been Updated as of 11/02/2020
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