1 oz Gold American Eagles for Sale
In 1985, Congress passed the Gold Bullion Coin Act, which allowed the United States Mint to create a series of official gold coins. In 1986, the first 1 oz American Gold Eagles were introduced, and since then, investors and collectors have consistently made the 1 ounce gold eagles some of the most popular gold bullion coins in the world.
The Golden Eagle Coins Design
The 1 ounce American Gold Eagle, for sale here on SD Bullion at the lowest 1 ounce Gold Eagles price online, shows the design by sculptor Augustus Saint Gaudens’ image of Liberty, originally designed for the 1907 Double Eagle coin. She strides forward, holding a torch, as she leads the country towards a future of enlightenment.
The original reverse design features an eponymous eagle carrying an olive branch about to land on its nest where its mate and youngling await.
However, a new design was introduced in 2021 for the 35th anniversary of the program. Created by Jennie Norris, it now showcases a close-up depiction of a fully detailed bald eagle’s head. The reverse also has the United States motto, as well as the 50-dollar face value.
Mintage
These coins are made of 1 troy ounce of pure gold, and are eligible for gold IRA accounts. Just consult with a specialist if you have to pay tax by state. This means that they can be used as a long-term retirement investment, as well as a collector’s prized display piece.
Multiples of 20 are sold in the original US Mint 1 oz Gold American Eagle coin tubes. In addition to being a legal currency in the United States of America, worth 50 dollars, an investor can buy 1 oz Gold American Eagles for their portfolio, investing in the bright future of the gold market.
This coin is also available in one-half ounce, one-quarter ounce and one-tenth ounce gold.
In addition to the bullion version, the US Mint also produces the American Eagle Proof and Uncirculated versions in the San Francisco Mint. The One Ounce Gold Proof Coin usually comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and could be a great choice for collectors due to its low mintages and highly detailed designs. Don’t miss out on this coin if you’re looking for nice gift ideas for coin collectors.
Why American Gold Eagle Coins are popular
There are many reasons why the 1 oz American Gold Eagles are so popular. Collectors and investors alike flock to them daily, making them easy to sell should you ever need to liquidate.
It is simple to invest a large amount of wealth into an easily transportable item with 1 ounce Gold Eagles, and they are wildly popular as a retirement account item. The 20-coin one ounce Gold American Eagle coin tubes are made nearly indestructible, and are easy to stack and store. Additionally, the American Gold Eagle coin does not require any federal forms when you buy or sell.
The American Eagle Program, created by the American Liberty Bullion Coin Act, is the most popular bullion coin around the world. It was first introduced in 1986 following in the footsteps of the already well-established South African Gold Krugerrands. The program first featured gold and silver coins, the American Silver Eagles displaying Adolph A. Weinman’s full-length figure of the Walking Liberty from the Half Dollar coins.
In 2024, the US Mint launched a special occasion Silver Eagle with a Star Privy Mark, making it highly collectible.
The program has also been expanded to include platinum and palladium coins as well.
For these reasons and many more, investors and collectors should both consider 1 oz Gold Eagle coins a fantastic addition to their bullion collection. While these coins do represent a serious investment, they should still be considered by first-time investors as well. Federally-backed gold currency is an excellent market for stable investments, because gold is recognized world-wide as having intrinsic value. For investors interested in preparation and survival investments, gold is a wise choice to build your own store of fail-proof currency.
Buy the 1 oz American Gold Eagle Coin at SD Bullion
At SD Bullion you have the chance to purchase the 1 oz Gold Eagles at the lowest prices online when evaluating the premium over the gold price, and the coin has seen plenty of variation over the years to make it perfect for collecting. While Roman numerals were used through 1991, all coins from 1992 to the present are dated with Arabic numerals, for example. The 1 oz American gold eagle bullion coins in a variety of dates, along with many other US Mint gold coins, are available here at SD Bullion, which could help the budding collector begin building their investment portfolio while they amass a variety of beautiful, historic 1 oz Gold coins. You can also find other investment options from the US Mint, such as the American Buffalo Gold Bullion coin and the America The Beautiful silver coins.
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