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1oz. American Eagle
Gold Bullion Coin

On July 9th, of 1985, the United States Congress passed the Liberty Coin Act, the law authorized the U.S. Mint to start producing the American Eagle bullion coins.

First minted in 1986, the American Eagle Gold bullion coin contains its full stated weight in 22 Karat Gold, which by law, must be mined from sources inside the United States.

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Design of the
1oz. American Eagle Gold 
Bullion Coin

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Obverse

The obverse side of the 1 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 windblown hair
standing proudly over the U.S. Capital in the lower background.

A torch is in her right hand and an olive branch is in her left hand.

"LIBERTY" is inscribed along the top of the gold coin.

The Year of Issue for the gold bullion coin can be found below the olive branch.

The Edge of the coin is Reeded.

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

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Reverse

Symbolizing American tradition and unity the reverse side of the gold bullion coin depicts a family of eagles, 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 1 oz. Gold bullion coin is the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA."

Found along the bottom of the gold eagle bullion coin, is its Weight, Purity and Face Value, "1 OZ. FINE GOLD~50 DOLLARS."

Also displayed on the reverse side of the coin are two phrases that are found on all American currency "E PLURIBUS UNUM," which is Latin for "Out of Many, One," and "IN GOD WE TRUST."

Underneath the nesting family of eagles is 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.

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

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1 oz. American Eagle Gold
Coin Information

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Introduction:......1986

IRA Approved:.....Yes

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

Face Value:........$50 US

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

Total Weight:......1.0909 troy oz. / (33.931 grams)

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

Diameter:...........1.287 inches / (32.70mm)

Thickness:..........0.113 inch / (2.87mm)

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

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

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

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

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1 oz. American Eagle Gold
Bullion Coins 
Mintage and Sales Figures

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Year             Year Dated Coin

                            Mintage                             Annual Sales

1986..............1,362,650..........................1,312,500

1987..............1,045,500..........................1,028,500

1988.................465,500............................494,000

1989.................415,790............................426,000

1990.................373,210............................405,000

1991.................243,100............................204,000

1992.................275,000............................326,000

1993.................480,192............................439,000

1994.................221,663............................243,500

1995.................200,636............................226,000

1996.................189,148............................194,500

1997.................664,508............................661,500

1998..............1,468,530..........................1,518,500

1999..............1,505,026..........................1,511,000

2000.................433,319..............................94,000

2001.................143,605.............................245,000

2002.................222,029.............................239,500

2003.................416,032.............................405,500

2004.................417,019.............................437,000

2005.................356,555.............................351,500

2006.................237,510.............................201,500

2007.................140,016.............................147,500

2008.................710,000.............................794,000

2009..............1,493,000...........................1,315,500

2010..............1,125,000...........................1,143,000

2011.................857,000.............................910,000

2012.................675,000.............................667,000

2013.................758,500.............................743,500

2014.................425,000.............................415,500

2015.................594,000..............................626,500

2016.................817,500..............................817,500

2017................*to be announced.................228,500

2018................*to be announced.............191,000 as of 01/01/2019

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

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