2018 1 Ounce Gold American Eagle Coin PCGS MS-70 First Strike For Sale
Bearing the coveted MS-70 grade along with the ‘First Strike’ designation, these 2018 1 oz PCGS MS-70 First Strike Gold American Eagles are the finest and earliest coin specimens released this year.
First Strike designations are reserved for coins that PCGS receives from the
US Mint within 30 days of launch, while ‘MS-70’ grades are assigned to coins that display an impeccable finish – even when magnified.
PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service) is one of the oldest coin-grading agencies in the United States and was established in 1985. It is headquartered in Santa Ana, California. Over the past three decades, PCGS has built a solid reputation around reliable and accurate grading, making it one of the most respected third-party coin-grading authorities in the world.
American Gold Eagles quickly became a phenomenon after the series was launched in 1986. In fact, their popularity has only ballooned since, with both investors and collectors jostling for a piece of this coveted annual pie. However, official grades and designations make every gold coin even more unique – attracting buyers who value quality and accuracy.
Each of these coins contains 1 troy ounce of 0.9167 pure (22-karat) gold. Moreover, like all other American Gold Eagles issued by the US Mint, they are considered legal tender in USA with a face value of $50 (USD).
Grab the finest American Gold Eagle specimens released this year, boasting the extremely coveted MS-70 grade. These 2018 1 oz PCGS MS-70 First Strike Gold American Eagles will be welcome additions to gold coin collections that focus on quality and perfection, while investment portfolios will benefit from the diversification that graded coins from popular coin programs bring.