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American Eagle gold bullion coins 1 oz



Influenced by the earlier success of the South African Krugerrand, the Bullion Coin Act of 1985 approved the American Eagle gold bullion coins for production. It was decided that the Gold Eagle should be minted in 22 karats to make it stronger and more durable than pure 24 karat gold. The American Eagle gold bullion coins were first sold to the public in 1986 and as of today over 12 million Gold Eagles have been struck and sold. The Act also stated that the Gold Eagle could only contain gold mined from the United States of America.

The US Mint strikes the American Eagle gold bullion to exacting specifications. American Eagle Gold bullion coins have their weight, purity, and content fully backed by the United States Government. During precious metal bubbles government coinage, including Gold Eagle Coins, can often develop a premium because of their reliability and recognition by the general public.

American Eagle gold bullion coins



One of the reasons why the American Gold Eagle coin has become the most popular bullion coin in the world is because of its beauty. The Gold Eagle was originally commissioned by Theodor Roosevelt to rival the beauty of the Ancient Greek and Roman Coins. The obverse side of the Gold Eagle displays lady liberty holding a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left. On the reverse side of the Gold Eagle is the male eagle carrying an olive branch to a nest with a female eagle and eaglets. The obverse side of the American Gold Eagles was designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens. The reverse side of the US Gold Eagle was designed by Miley Busiek.



American Eagle Gold Coins have a high degree if investment liquidity. Aside from the Gold Eagle Coin being legal tender in the United States, officially worth 50 US dollars, their design and government backing makes them convertible into currency at nearly every coin shop, worldwide.

American Eagle Coins come in tubes of 20 US Gold Eagles with a red top for safekeeping. These tubes have a fail-safe design that makes it nearly impossible to load an incorrect number of Gold Eagles. American Gold Eagles are 22 Karat gold with an overall weight of 1.0909 troy oz with one ounce of gold content in each Gold Eagle Coin.

The American Eagle gold bullion coins are exempt from IRS 1099B brokerage reporting making them the most private gold investment vehicle in the USA.

Advantages of the American Eagle gold bullion:

• The American Eagle Gold is considered legal tender in the United States with a face value of $50 though the intrinsic value of its gold content is much higher.
• These bullion coins are traded based on the market value for gold.
• The US Gold Eagle can be used in contracts in the USA based on their $50 face value although they are traded based on the market rate for gold.
• The American Eagle Gold has 1 oz Fine Gold printed in English on the coin making them highly trustworthy and tradable.
• The US Gold Eagle has its 1 oz fine gold content guaranteed by the United States Government.
• The American Gold Eagle bullion coins are one of the freest trading gold coins in the world.
• US Gold Eagles are 22 Karat gold which gives them a more durable surface.
• The American Eagle Gold is the number one gold coin in North America.
• American Eagles are acceptable for your precious metal IRA.
• The American Gold Eagle bullion coins are one of the most private investments there is as Gold Eagles are exempt from IRS 1099B Brokerage reporting requirements.




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