1988 American Gold Eagle Proof Set - Includes Original Mint Box and COA

1988 American Gold Eagle Proof Set For Sale

Each Gold American Eagle Proof Set has a 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/10 oz encapsulated gold proof in a collector's box that also includes a Certificate of Authenticity from the US Mint.

The modern Gold American Eagle series began in 1986. The obverse side is that of Lady Liberty created by Augustus Saint Gaudens, the design used for the 1907-1933 $20.00 US Double Eagle gold coin. The reverse features a heraldic eagle flying in to its nest accompanying another perched eagle.

The 1 oz Gold Eagle has a face value of $50. The 1/2 oz Gold Eagle has a face value of $25. The 1/4 oz Gold Eagle has a face value of $10. The 1/10 oz Gold Eagle has a face value of $5. As an official US Mint product, Gold Eagles are eligible for Gold IRA accounts, making them perfectly suited for your retirement account.

About the US Mint

The United States Mint was created by Congress in 1792 and became part of the Department of the Treasury in 1873. It is the Nation's sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage and is responsible for producing circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce. The United States Mint also produces numismatic products, including proof, uncirculated, and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; and silver and gold bullion coins.