The value of the coin is not tied to its face value but is tied to the underlying content of gold and price of gold, It is made in 1/10, ¼, ½, and 1 oz weights,Ĭorresponding to a face value of $5, $10, $25, and $50, which is well below the value of the gold coins in terms of TheĮagle is stamped with its face value and fine weight of gold.
Olive branch above with a female eagle and her hatchlings below in their nest, designed by Miley Frances Busiek. The reverse shows a male eagle carrying an The obverse design of the Gold Eagle is taken from Augustus Saint Gaudens' original $20 gold piece used from 1907 -ġ933 with Lady Liberty holding a torch and walking towards the viewer. The country, overtaking the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf. It immediately became the most popular gold coin in The US Mint started to produce the American Gold Eagle in 1986Īfter it was authorized under the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985. People who want to invest in gold but those who also like to collect different designs from throughout history. Produces two bullion gold coins and additional 'commemorative' coins whose design changes and are geared not only to Gold coins (liberty head or Indian head) which are commonly traded by gold bullion investors. In addition, one can also look at pre-1933 US The United States Mint produces many gold coins. Gold Coins - The Gold Eagle and the Gold Buffalo