Citizens were required to sell their Gold certificates, coins, and bullion to the U.S. In 1933, because of the Great Depression, the United States government made it illegal for citizens to hold monetary Gold. Each piece is identical in design save the markings on the reverse side of the coin that indicate its weight and face value. These Gold bullion coins are available in multiple sizes including 1/10 troy oz, 1/4 troy oz, 1/2 troy oz and 1 troy oz. The reverse of the coin feature a male and female bald eagle with their young to represent family, strength, and patriotism.Ĭoins minted from 1986 through 1991 are dated with Roman numerals whereas every 1 oz Gold American Eagle minted after 1992 is branded with Arabic numerals. She is backed by sunrays and the United States Capitol. She is holding a torch to symbolize enlightenment and an olive brand to represent peace. The obverse of the coin features Lady Liberty who represents victory. This led to the design recognized and revered today by many to be the most beautiful American coin ever minted. The redesign of the coin was issued by President Theodore Roosevelt after his desire for more beautiful American coinage. The modern coins are fashioned after the designs of renowned artist and sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens which were used on the Gold Double Eagle from 1907 to 1933. The Gold American Eagle has a rich and colorful history.
Learn more about the Gold spot price and other Precious Metals prices. Add this beautiful coin to your cart today. With its beauty, patriotic design and legal tender status, the Gold American Eagle coin provides investors with the means to diversify their investment portfolios with a hard asset that is both secure and internationally recognized. You can also add a coin bezel to turn your Gold Eagle into fine jewelry. Protect your Gold American Eagle with this clear plastic capsule or display it in style by adding an attractive presentation box to your order. Reverse: Designed by Miley Busiek showing a male bald eagle in flight carrying an olive branch to his nest, where a female awaits with her young.Obverse: Adapted from Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ famed Gold Double Eagle design, which features Lady Liberty with flowing hair, a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left.Multiples of 20 are packaged in mint tubes.All other coins will be in protective packaging.
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