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