American Gold Eagle Bullion

May 6, 2010 - The United States has been known for the beautiful craftsmanship of their coins and the American Gold Eagle Bullion is no exception. This coin made of pure United States gold, first was released from mint in 1986, intended as pure gold weight value. Available in one ounce, one half ounce, quarter ounce and one tenth of an ounce, the production of these coins were meant to compete with British, European, and South African gold coins. Some years, the US Mint under produced the American Gold Eagle Bullion creating a collectible rare coin that also is worth its weight in gold.

Some coins were released into circulation as well as minted proof singles and sets, Certified American Gold Eagle Bullion, and Ultra High Relief singles and sets. The certified sets offer papers or plate of authenticity and mint origination. Some of the sets are worth over $2,000. With the dollar prices, fluctuating and the unstable market many people are turning back to creating building blocks of gold bullion for their retirement funds as opposed to the stock market.

For the 20th anniversary of the coin in 2006, the US Mint offered certified sets of silver and matching gold coins together or singles were made available. The coin design remained the same classic Lady Liberty on one side and the family of eagles on the other. Although the coins are $5, $10, $25, $50 face value they are worth much more. Proofed sets also raise the value of your coins. Gold will not fail you as the stock market continues to struggle with high peaks and low valleys. The American Gold Eagle Bullion will hold its value and more for years to come.

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Joshua Harris

Senior Staff Writer - Gold-Eagle.org