American Gold Eagle Coins 1 Oz
September 14, 2009
The US government specifies the actual gold content of the coins.
The specifications for the minted gold coins is backed by United States Congress and the United States Mint ensuring that the coins are 22 karat which is the English standard for gold coins.
Although the face value of the coins is $50, $25, $10 and $5 there actual value is base on the price that the gold is worth at the time.
The gold that is contained in the American gold eagle coins has to be sourced from mines in the United States and every coin has the full weight of gold that is stated, to make the coins more durable silver and copper is added.
American Gold Eagle Coin Values
October 26, 2008
Certainly some of the most sought after gold coins are the American Gold Eagle coins. Obviously worth much more than their face value Gold Eagle coins are among the most popular and valuable coins today.
Prices of these, and all gold coins fluctuate, but are still steadily rising, with no end in sight. First issued in 1986, the American Gold Eagle coin has achieved the rank of #1 gold bullion coin. The beauty of the St Gaudens Double Eagle gold coin, which is considered to be the most beautiful coin ever minted inspires the American Gold Eagle coin.
And even though values change daily, the American Gold Eagle coin is guaranteed by the US Mint for purity, weight and content. As the official bullion coin of the US, its value will continue to rise.
As an investment the Gold Eagle coin’s value cannot be rivaled. Some say that gold bullion should be part of a balanced investment portfolio because it will add stability and overall health to the portfolio. This is very good advice.
