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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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Obverse
The 1 oz. American Eagle Gold Bullion Coin is based on world-renowned, American sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens's design of the 1907 $20 gold coin.
The obverse design of the American Eagle Gold bullion coin depicts Lady Liberty in a flowing gown with windblown hair standing proudly over the U.S. Capitol in the lower background.
A torch is in Liberty's 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.
Reverse
Symbolizing American tradition and unity, the reverse side of the Amercian Eagle Gold bullion coin depicts a family of eagles, designed by Miley Busiek (now Miley Frost).
Miley's design shows an 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" are the initials of Sherl Joseph Winter, who was the original engraver of the gold coin.
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
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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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
2019................*to be announced.................108,000
2020................*to be announced.................622,000
Mintage Figures have been Updated as of 11/02/2020
*Official "Year Dated" Mintage Figures have not been released
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