Gold Eagle Information
Years of mintage/mint run: 1986 – present
The Gold Eagle is an official gold bullion coin of the United States which was authorized by the Gold Bullion Coin Act 1985. It was first produced in 1986 and is minted in 22 carat gold. Silver and platinum versions of the Eagle are also minted. Gold Eagles were originally produced in 1 Ounce versions, but fractions of 1/2 Ounce, 1/4 Ounce, 1/10th Ounce are also minted. It is authorised by the United States Congress and is backed by the United States Mint for weight and gold content. By law the Gold used in American Gold Eagles must come from sources in the US.
The design for the Gold Eagle features a version of Augustus Saint-Gaudens Lady of Liberty with flowing hair on the obverse side of the coin. She is holding a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left. The Capitol building can just be seen in the left background. This famous design was used on the 1907 $20 Double eagle Gold coin – still regarded by many as the most beautiful American coin ever issued. The reverse of the Gold Eagle features a male eagle carrying an olive branch and flying above a nest with a female eagle and hatchlings in it. The design by sculptor Miley Busiek symbolizes family and unity.
Gold Eagle Technical Specifications
| Size | Face Value USD |
Total Weight (g) |
Fineness /1.000 |
Gold Content (T oz) |
Gold Content (g) |
Diameter (mm) |
Thick (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full | $50 | 33.930 g | .9167 | 1.00 | 31.104 | 32.7 | 2.87 |
| Half | $25 | 16.965g | .9167 | 0.50 | 15.552 | 27 | 2.24 |
| Quarter | $10 | 8.483g | .9167 | 0.25 | 7.776 | 22 | 1.83 |
| Tenth | $5 | 3.393g | .9167 | 0.10 | 3.110 | 16.5 | 1.19 |
American Gold Eagles minted between 1986 and 1991 are dated with Roman numerals. In 1992, the U.S. Mint switched to Arabic numbers for dating Gold Eagles in response to feedback and complaints.
Featured GOLD Eagle item
2012 American Eagle 1 Ounce Gold Bullion Coin | |||||
  Seller: AUTrading Store Inventory Available Now | $ 1,825.17 | GOLD | 1.00 | 6.30% | $ 108.17 |
GOLD Eagle Price Comparison (Click headers to compare by)
| Item | Price | Symbol | Troy Oz | % GOLD Premium | GOLD Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2004 US $5 American Eagle 1/10oz Gold Coin Uncirc c-318 | |||||
  Store: Old House Next Door 4067 (100.0%) Store Inventory ending in in a few minutes (No Bids) Saint Augustine,FL,USA | $ 249.00 | GOLD | 0.10 | 45.02% | $ 77.30 |
2007 W $10 PF70UCAM PROOF GOLD EAGLE 1/4 oz COIN NGC | |||||
 Store: BEN'S RARE COINS 2032 (100.0%) Store Inventory ending in 0d 0h 27m (No Bids) Fort Lauderdale,FL,USA | $ 1,099.99 (or offer) | GOLD | 0.25 | 156.26% | $ 670.74 |
1994 W $50 PF70 UCAM GOLD EAGLE NGC 1 oz. COIN PF 70 | |||||
 Store: BEN'S RARE COINS 2032 (100.0%) Store Inventory ending in 0d 0h 27m (No Bids) Fort Lauderdale,FL,USA | $ 2,688.88 (or offer) | GOLD | 1.00 | 56.60% | $ 971.88 |
1994 W $10 PR70 DCAM PCGS 1/4 oz. GOLD EAGLE PROOF PF PF 70 COIN | |||||
 Store: BEN'S RARE COINS 2032 (100.0%) Store Inventory ending in 0d 0h 27m (No Bids) Fort Lauderdale,FL,USA | $ 999.99 (or offer) | GOLD | 0.25 | 132.96% | $ 570.74 |
1997 W $50 PF70 UCAM GOLD EAGLE NGC 1 oz. COIN PF 70 | |||||
 Store: BEN'S RARE COINS 2032 (100.0%) Store Inventory ending in 0d 0h 27m (No Bids) Fort Lauderdale,FL,USA | $ 2,688.88 (or offer) | GOLD | 1.00 | 56.60% | $ 971.88 |
2005 $10 MS70 GOLD EAGLE ICG 1/4 oz COIN MINT STATE 70 | |||||
 Store: BEN'S RARE COINS 2032 (100.0%) Store Inventory ending in 0d 0h 27m (No Bids) Fort Lauderdale,FL,USA | $ 888.88 (or offer) | GOLD | 0.25 | 107.08% | $ 459.63 |
1986 1OZ (ONE OUNCE) FINE GOLD - AMERICAN EAGLE - 50 DOLLARS | |||||
 Store: ASHLAND GOLD AND SIL... 140 (100.0%) Auction ending in 0d 0h 45m (4) Glen Allen,VA,USA | $ 1,850.00 | GOLD | 1.00 | 7.75% | $ 133.00 |
1998 1/4 ounce UNCIRCULATED AMERICAN GOLD EAGLE! GEM BU GOLD Quarter oz Gold! | |||||
 Store: COINS n SILVER n GOL... 7540 (99.8%) Store Inventory ending in 0d 1h 15m (No Bids) Springfield,OR,USA | $ 522.00 | GOLD | 0.25 | 21.61% | $ 92.75 |
1911 $ 2 1/2 Gold Dollar Quarter Eagle | |||||
 Seller: trying_to_get_to_col... 7035 (99.9%) Auction ending in 0d 1h 19m (16) Greenwich,NJ,USA | $ 261.00 | GOLD | 0.12 | 26.67% | $ 54.96 |
1999 $5 American Gold Eagle 1/10 oz Coin | |||||
 Seller: tedim2 2052 (100.0%) Auction ending in 0d 1h 22m (2) Dawsonville,GA,USA | $ 202.00 | GOLD | 0.10 | 17.65% | $ 30.30 |
1993 1/10 OZ (ONE TENTH OUNCE) GOLD AMERICAN EAGLE - $5 - IN CASE | |||||
 Store: ASHLAND GOLD AND SIL... 140 (100.0%) Auction ending in 0d 2h 6m (4) Glen Allen,VA,USA | $ 200.17 | GOLD | 0.10 | 16.58% | $ 28.47 |
1/10 OZ (ONE TENTH OUNCE) 1993 GOLD AMERICAN EAGLE - $5 - IN CASE | |||||
 Store: ASHLAND GOLD AND SIL... 140 (100.0%) Auction ending in 0d 2h 10m (4) Glen Allen,VA,USA | $ 200.17 | GOLD | 0.10 | 16.58% | $ 28.47 |
1/10 OZ (ONE TENTH OUNCE) 1991 (MCMXCI) GOLD AMERICAN EAGLE - $5 COIN | |||||
 Store: ASHLAND GOLD AND SIL... 140 (100.0%) Auction ending in 0d 2h 17m (6) Glen Allen,VA,USA | $ 200.20 | GOLD | 0.10 | 16.60% | $ 28.50 |
2003 1/4 ounce UNCIRCULATED AMERICAN GOLD EAGLE! GEM BU GOLD Quarter oz Gold! | |||||
 Store: COINS n SILVER n GOL... 7540 (99.8%) Store Inventory ending in 0d 2h 19m (No Bids) Springfield,OR,USA | $ 522.00 | GOLD | 0.25 | 21.61% | $ 92.75 |
1991 (MCMXCI) 1/10 OZ (ONE TENTH OUNCE) GOLD AMERICAN EAGLE - $5 COIN | |||||
 Store: ASHLAND GOLD AND SIL... 140 (100.0%) Auction ending in 0d 2h 20m (8) Glen Allen,VA,USA | $ 201.90 | GOLD | 0.10 | 17.59% | $ 30.20 |
2 - GOLD 1 oz. 2012 American Eagle Coins - In Stock | |||||
 Seller: d.b.s.coins 1323 (100.0%) Auction ending in 0d 2h 23m (No Bids) USA | $ 3,825.00 | GOLD | 2.00 | 11.39% | $ 391.00 |
5 - GOLD 1 oz. 2012 American Eagle Coins - In Stock | |||||
 Seller: d.b.s.coins 1323 (100.0%) Auction ending in 0d 2h 24m (No Bids) USA | $ 9,410.00 | GOLD | 5.00 | 9.61% | $ 825.00 |
2000 1/10 OZ (ONE TENTH OUNCE) GOLD AMERICAN EAGLE - $5 COIN | |||||
 Store: ASHLAND GOLD AND SIL... 140 (100.0%) Auction ending in 0d 2h 35m (7) Glen Allen,VA,USA | $ 202.50 | GOLD | 0.10 | 17.94% | $ 30.80 |
1993 1/10 OZ (ONE TENTH OUNCE) GOLD AMERICAN EAGLE - $5 COIN | |||||
 Store: ASHLAND GOLD AND SIL... 140 (100.0%) Auction ending in 0d 2h 38m (6) Glen Allen,VA,USA | $ 200.13 | GOLD | 0.10 | 16.56% | $ 28.43 |
1998 AMERICAN GOLD EAGLE 1 OZ .999, GEM UNC | |||||
 Seller: phgreen 814 (100.0%) Auction ending in 0d 2h 44m (3) Savannah,GA,USA | $ 1,850.00 | GOLD | 1.00 | 7.75% | $ 133.00 |
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GOLD Price
| USD | Date | ||
| GOLD | 1,717.00 | 06/02/2012 | AM |
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