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1oz. American Eagle
Gold Bullion Coin

1986 - Present

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 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.

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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

Reverse - Type II

Coinciding with the American Eagle Bullion Coins 35th Anniversary, the United States Mint announced the first change to the Mint’s two best-selling coin programs. 

They would be introducing new designs for the reverse sides of the American Silver Eagles and American Gold Eagles in 2021. 

These 39 images, seen here, were provided to the U.S. Mint for the final approval of the gold eagle's final design, the reverse design below was the one chosen.

Inscribed around the Perimeter of the new type II design are the following words with seven stars separating them "★★★ UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ★★★ 50 DOLLARS ★ 1 OZ. FINE GOLD"

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."

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

American Gold Eagle Redesign Features

The image below from the U.S. Mint displays all the new features of the American Gold Eagle - type II. 

In addition to the new reverse design, they've enhanced many aspects both sides of the coin, and removed a reed on its edge to deter counterfeiters.

The proof and bullion versions of the American gold eagle received these changes.

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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 

2019................*to be announced.................108,000

2020................*to be announced.................747,500   

Type I

2021................*to be announced.................456,500

Type II

2021................*to be announced.................665,500

2022................*to be announced.................850,000

2023................*to be announced.................101,000

Mintage Figures have been Updated as of 01/21/2023

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

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