For safety purposes, many household investors logically gravitate to the notion of buying Gold Eagles from the U.S. Mint, since the government backs their coins for weight, and precious metal content. Safe and insured delivery by the United States Postal Service also accompanies such purchases, so many individuals have been buying Gold Eagle bullion from the U.S. Mint for this added security. It isn’t general practice for rare gold coins to be purchased from the U.S. Mint, although a 1933 $20 Saint Gaudens was recently auctioned off for a price of more than $7 million, with a British coin dealer claiming half of the auction proceeds, and the U.S. Mint collecting the remaining half. ($20 was awarded to the Treasury Department, for the face value of the coin

Buying Gold Eagles from the U.S. Mint became such a popular notion in fact, that the Mint was forced to indefinitely suspend production of gold and silver Gold Eagle bullion coins, until a sufficient number of blanks are accumulated to resume minting. The mint has produced millions of bullion coins since 1986, so plenty of Gold Eagle coins are available on the open market.

Novice precious metals investors should know that buying Gold Eagles shouldn’t be much more costly than the current gold spot price, which fluctuates hourly, and represents the cost of one troy-ounce of pure gold. Those who wish to receive institutional discounts on their Gold Eagles are encouraged to contact one of our friendly specialists today.

Joshua Harris

Variations on Gold Eagle coins are primarily disseminated by their classification as either bullion, or rare coin, with prices between the two types being one of their most notable distinctions. Bullion Gold Eagles’ prices are based on the current gold spot price (which represents the cost of one troy-ounce of pure gold), while rare Gold Eagles command substantially higher prices, and generally require numismatic certification to be considered as legitimate long-term investments.

Bullion Gold Eagle coins are one-ounce, 22-karat gold coins with a $50 face value, and their design is an inexact replica of rare, $20 face value, Saint Gaudens gold coins, which are also 22-karats, and contain just under a full troy-ounce of pure gold (.9675 ounces). Novice investors should always be sure to verify the status of any prospective Gold Eagle coin they are considering, and not to be needlessly swayed by coins that show PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service), or NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation). There are unscrupulous gold dealers who sell modern bullion coins that they’ve had certified by either of these globally reputable companies, so as to convince unsuspecting buyers that they are paying for a rare gold coin.

Numismatic certification is only necessary for rare gold coins, which are historically proven safe haven assets for long-term wealth protection. The numismatic value that rare coins possess can appreciate dramatically throughout long-term recessions, so prospective buyers are encouraged to research coins like $20 Lady Liberty, and $20 Saint Gaudens, 22-karat gold coins, which are commonly known as Double Eagles. Those who contact one of our friendly specialists can receive institutional discounts on their gold, as opposed to paying the over marked prices that precious metal retailers typically charge.

Joshua Harris

Since Gold Eagle coinage is comprised of both modern, $50 face value American Eagle bullion, and rare, Double Eagle coins, it is important for investors to understand the significance of purchasing MS 69 and MS 70 Gold Eagles. The U.S. Mint places each newly minted American Eagle, one-ounce bullion coin in a plastic container (called a slab), so each coin is typically in Mint State condition. Most of these coins are automatically graded as MS 69 and MS 70 Gold Eagles because they are brand new.

There is no need to purchase MS69 and MS70 Gold Eagle coins and pay an ultra-high premium for these items. The Sheldon scale of 1-70 merely rates the condition of the coin, not its rarity. Modern bullion Gold Eagles should carry prices that hover slightly above the current gold spot price, and rare PCGS certified Double Eagle coins command substantially higher prices. Grades of 69 and 70 in these types of coins are non-existent because most coins were melted down in 1933, and grades 62 to grade 65 offer the most attractive long-term investment return opportunities, as they have quadrupled in price since 2002 and are still 200-400% below their historical highs.

The PCGS Price Guide only lists rare gold Double Eagle coins as high as MS 67, with retail prices as high as $500,000, for an MS 67, $20 Lady Liberty coin. Investors can avoid paying outrageous retail prices for their Gold Eagle coins by contacting one of our friendly specialists, who offer institutional discounts on these, and many other coins to household investors like you.

Joshua Harris

The first Gold Eagle coins were minted in the 19th century, in $1 denominations. Silver shortly became the most popular metals for one-dollar coinage, so the US Mint increased the values of gold coins to $2.5, $5, $10, and even $20 starting in 1849, after the start of the California gold rush.

Today’s Gold Eagle coins are minted with a $50 face value on the one-ounce coins. Fractional coins have corresponding values of $25, $10, and $5, for the ½ ounce, ¼ ounce, and 1/10-ounce coins, respectively. This strikes a nerve with many investors because gold’s inflation adjusted value over the past 40 years should be around $2000. So, why does the US Mint insist on putting $50 per-ounce price tags on coins that are worth exponentially more? Well, let’s look at the back-story.

Pre-1933coins had face values of $1-$20. One-ounce Double Eagle coins bear that $20 marking, and at the time of their minting were worth about $20 each, since gold’s market price was around that very same value. However, the government froze the gold market, and demanded that holders of gold coins return them for a $20cash reimbursement. After this confiscation was enacted, the government raised the price of gold to $35 per ounce, exploiting many safety-seeking gold investors.

Although we can’t be sure, precedent shows that the nominally marked $50 Gold Eagles could become risky holds for investors who prefer a palpable back-up plan in case the economy bottoms out. If you have further questions about Gold Eagle coins, or other means of privately storing your wealth with gold, call us today.

Joshua Harris

In February 2009, the United States Mint released ultra-high relief Gold Eagles to the public. These breathtakingly beautiful gold coins are 24-karat versions of the legendary 1907 ultra-high Saint Gaudens, 22-karat, high relief gold coin that was never minted for mass production. Technological limitations at the time prohibited their mass minting, but modern advances have made it possible to digitally remap the original plaster dyes to recreate a one-ounce gold coin that is arguably the most beautiful ever minted.

The obverse side depicts a full image of Lady Liberty striding foreword, holding a torch in her right hand, and an olive branch in her left. The Capitol Building stands in the lower left background. The reverse side displays an American eagle in mid-flight, soaring from right to left above the up reaching rays of the sun. Unlike the Saint Gaudens originals, the year 2009 is spelled out in Roman numerals, and four stars have also been added to the design, to represent the four states that have joined the Union since 1907. A small border was also added to the modern ultra-high relief Gold Eagles to create a more consistent edge.

The famous inscription “In God We Trust”, which was excluded from the original Saint Gaudens $20 coin, has also been added to the modern version, along with the inscription, “E PLURIBUS UNUM”, which appears along the edge of the coin in raised lettering.

Investors can obtain their ultra-high relief Gold Eagles through the United States Mint, or by contacting one of our friendly specialists today.

Joshua Harris

The latest Gold Eagle sell-off was more of a Gold Eagle trade than anything, because the coins that were liquidated back onto the market were scooped up just as quickly. As a matter of fact, a volume sell-off of the American Eagle gold Proof coins by one large institution resulted in the immediate purchasing of these coins by many other individuals, and the fact that these individuals went after the Proof coins so rapidly boosted prices almost $100 per ounce recently.

The Gold Eagle sell-off that is most concerning to most experts in the market is the widespread liquidation of regular Gold Eagle coins dated 1986 or later. What’s terrifying isn’t that individuals are selling their gold, because that usually indicates that things are getting back to normal in our economy, but the fact that so many investors are choosing to liquidate their Gold Eagle coins and other bullion coins and bars.

Some of these investors are sticking with cash out of fear of investing during these unstable times, while others are buying into real estate and certain stocks in hopes that current levels really are the “valleys.” However, other investors aren’t simply selling their Gold Eagles, they are trading them in for other American gold coins which could perform better than the Eagles over the next few years. Coins like the $20 Double Eagles and the $10 Indian Eagles are projected to outpace gold bullion growth over the next five years by a 2.76:1 margin, and most experts agree that these Eagles are likely to remain private property in the event of another gold confiscation and freezing of gold trading by the US government. To learn more about the fluctuating Gold Eagle market or to buy or sell your Gold Eagle holdings, contact Gold-Eagle.org today.

You might have heard recently that the US Mint ceased production of the 2009 Gold Eagle before the year actually ended. This may not seem like a big deal to you, but you might look at things in a different light if you knew what the law has to say.

Federal law decrees that the US Mint must produce one-ounce Gold Eagle coins in a quantity sufficient to meet consumer demand. The US Mint blamed the cessation of production on a shortage of one-ounce blanks. For those who aren’t familiar with the term, blanks are the gold medallions that are used to make the Gold Eagles and other gold coins. When this “shortage” became a problem, the US Mint stopped making both the bullion and Proof versions of the one-ounce coin. Not only that, but the Mint also stopped making fractional sizes of the Eagle coin.

Although a shortage was given as the official reason of stopping the manufacture of the coins, there has been widespread controversy that the US government is actually hoarding the gold for themselves. The dollar’s recent surge may offer a glimmer of hope to policymakers, so 2010 Gold Eagle coins are now being produced at the regular rate. The US Mint is currently offering the Proof version of the one-ounce Eagle on its’ website, and investors can purchase the American gold Eagle bullion coin (in the one-ounce variety) from authorized dealers.

No one knows for sure how many coins will be produced this year, and the US Mint’s discontinuation of all fractional coins is a sign that the gold could be diverted somewhere else in the near future…for example, to our international debtors or to Fort Knox to back up our dollar if another currency slide begins. To see how the Gold Eagle controversy plays out and to get the info you want on these American coins, visit www.USMint.gov or stay in close contact with Gold-Eagle.org for updates on this developing story.

Michael Johnson

Since Gold Eagle coin price varies so drastically between bullion and rare coin, prospective buyers are encouraged to proceed with educated scrutiny, and to research any doubts or questions that he or she may have, before committing to any short-term, or long-term gold investment.

The first point of reference for any successful precious metals investor, is his or her own, specific, individual, financial needs and expectations. Thorough evaluation of these needs will help to determine which type of Gold Eagle coin price to focus on, as well as what size Gold Eagle budget there is to work with.

Bullion Gold Eagles are modern, $50 American Eagle, 22-karat coins. They contain exactly one troy-ounce of pure gold, and generally carry premiums that hover slightly above the current gold spot price (which represents the cost of one troy-ounce of pure gold). They are commonly used as short-term potential profit vehicles, as our U.S. government backs these bullion coins for weight, and precious metal content. American Eagles are also very popular items for personal possession, as their obverse design is a near replica of the legendary, rare, $20 Saint Gaudens, 22-karat gold coin, which was minted from 1907, to 1933.

$20 Saint Gaudens, and $20 Lady Liberty, 22-karat, rare gold coins are also commonly known as “Double Eagles”. These numismatic rarities carry a very high Gold Eagle coin price, and are widely used for long-term wealth protection, and potential growth. Prospective buyers are encouraged to research the benefits of numismatic value by visiting websites like www.ngccoin.com, or www.pcgs.com.

Those who have completed their research are encouraged to contact one of our friendly specialists, who offer institutional discounts on American Eagle bullion, and Double Eagle rare gold coin to household investors like you.

Michael Johnson

$20 Lady Liberty, and $20 Saint Gaudens, 22-karat, rare gold coins are also commonly known as Double Eagle Gold Coins, and novice investors are encouraged to research their long-term, safe haven benefits. Investors everywhere are either scanning the heavens for some sign of a miraculous economic recovery, or pragmatically placing their wealth in privately held assets like certified rare gold coins, where neither our meddlesome government, nor malfunctioning marketers can mishandle, or misappropriate them (www.marketwatch.com)

Even though Double Eagle gold coins contain exactly .9675 troy-ounces of pure gold, their renowned status as premier, long-term investments is due to their inherent numismatic value. This inherent value is historically known to radically appreciate throughout recessions like the one that snake bit our nation’s economy throughout the 1970s, and today’s trend savvy investors planning to capitalize on our current recession, by certifying their rare Double Eagle coins’ numismatic value with official “mint state grades”.

Investors are advised to purchase only PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service), or NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation)-certified rare gold coins, as mint state grades from lesser-known rare coin-assayers, aren’t looked upon as favorably by gold traders. Typical holding periods for rare gold coin investments are usually a minimum of fourteen months, so those who seek shorter-term profit potential, are encouraged to research the benefits of bullion investment. (www.pcgs.com) (www.ngccoin.com)

Those who have completed their research can avoid paying over marked retail prices for their bullion, and/or rare gold coins by contacting one of our friendly specialists, who offer institutional discounts on these coins to household investors like you.

Michael Johnson

Novice investors are always encouraged to use caution when deciding on their Gold Eagle dealers, as there are countless ireputeble individuals who pass themselves off as such, and sell over marked gold coins to unsuspecting, and uninformed investors.

Prospective buyers should always conduct background checks on any Gold Eagle dealers that they are considering, with A, or better approvals from the Better Business Bureau (www.bbb.org), being optimal. Investors should also avoid the alluring trappings of local gold retailers, who not only use a deceptive print, radio, or T.V. ad, to promote their over priced bullion and rare coin, they usually lack the proper gold inventory, expertise, and initiative to customize the individual, financial needs of each investor.

One way for novice investors to separate the reputable Gold Eagle dealers from the imposters, is to ask them the difference between certified American Eagle bullion, and Double Eagle coins, which are rare, $20 Lady Liberty, and $20 Saint Gaudens, 22-karat gold coins. Experienced investors know that there are vast differences between the two types of gold coins, mainly that American Eagles contain no numismatic value, and hence do not require official “mint state grades”, which designates that inherent value. An honest Gold Eagle dealer will happily explain this distinction, whereas a dishonest gold peddler will attempt to sell certified bullion at rare coin prices.

Investors who would like expert consultation on Gold Eagle coinage, are encouraged to contact one of our friendly specialists, who offer institutional discounts on bullion, and rare coin to household investors like you.

Michael Johnson