American Eagle Gold Coins - The United States Mint
American Eagle Gold Coins - The United States Mint
American Eagle Gold Coins - The United States Mint
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WHEN YOU DECIDE TO INVEST<br />
IN GOLD, CHOOSE AMERICAN<br />
EAGLE GOLD BULLION COINS<br />
FROM THE UNITED STATES MINT.<br />
Founded in 1792, the <strong>United</strong> <strong>States</strong> <strong>Mint</strong> is<br />
a bureau of the Department of the Treasury.<br />
<strong>The</strong> official mint of the U.S. government, it<br />
makes the Nation’s circulating legal-tender<br />
coinage, and it is regarded worldwide for its<br />
meticulous craftsmanship.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>United</strong> <strong>States</strong> <strong>Mint</strong> also produces proof,<br />
uncirculated and commemorative coins;<br />
Congressional <strong>Gold</strong> Medals; and silver, gold<br />
and platinum bullion coins. <strong>American</strong> <strong>Eagle</strong><br />
<strong>Gold</strong> Bullion <strong>Coins</strong> are minted at the <strong>United</strong><br />
<strong>States</strong> <strong>Mint</strong> at West Point, New York.<br />
When you decide to invest, choose an<br />
<strong>American</strong> tradition. A portfolio diversifier.<br />
A great gift or reward. Invest in <strong>American</strong><br />
<strong>Eagle</strong> <strong>Gold</strong> Bullion <strong>Coins</strong>. Choose <strong>Eagle</strong>s first.<br />
© 2010 <strong>United</strong> <strong>States</strong> <strong>Mint</strong> PRINTING DATE: 7/10<br />
AMERICAN EAGLE<br />
GOLD BULLION COINS<br />
MINTED IN AMERICA<br />
WHEN YOU DECIDE TO INVEST IN GOLD,<br />
CHOOSE EAGLES FIRST.<br />
<strong>Gold</strong> has been mankind’s obsession since<br />
the dawn of civilization. Used as money in<br />
China more than 3,000 years ago, gold was<br />
first coined by the Romans in 50 B.C.<br />
America’s first gold coins — the original<br />
<strong>Eagle</strong>s — were produced by the three-yearold<br />
<strong>United</strong> <strong>States</strong> <strong>Mint</strong> in 1795. Today,<br />
gold coins are not found in general circulation.<br />
Instead, they are often found in investment<br />
portfolios.<br />
When you invest in gold, choose the<br />
bullion coins that feature the very symbol<br />
of our Nation’s freedom — the <strong>American</strong><br />
<strong>Eagle</strong>. Choose <strong>American</strong> <strong>Eagle</strong> <strong>Gold</strong><br />
Bullion <strong>Coins</strong> from the <strong>United</strong> <strong>States</strong><br />
<strong>Mint</strong> — among the world’s leading gold<br />
bullion coins.<br />
Investing in <strong>American</strong> <strong>Eagle</strong> <strong>Gold</strong> Bullion<br />
<strong>Coins</strong> increases your portfolio’s diversity.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y bring balance, because their value<br />
often moves independently of stocks and<br />
bonds. <strong>The</strong>y offer liquidity, meaning they<br />
are easy to buy and sell. <strong>The</strong>se bullion coins<br />
are tangible investments whose beauty and<br />
artistry you can literally enjoy in the palm<br />
of your hand. Available in four denominations,<br />
they sell at a variety of prices — smaller sizes<br />
also make affordable, thoughtful gifts.
AMERICAN EAGLE GOLD<br />
BULLION COINS<br />
Authorized by Congress in 1985 and first minted<br />
in 1986, <strong>American</strong> <strong>Eagle</strong> <strong>Gold</strong> Bullion <strong>Coins</strong><br />
are minted according to the durable, 22-karat<br />
standard for circulating gold coinage. Each coin<br />
contains its full, stated weight of pure gold, which<br />
by law, must be taken from newly mined sources<br />
in the U.S. <strong>The</strong> balance consists of silver and<br />
copper, added to increase the coin’s durability and<br />
to help resist scratching and marring. <strong>American</strong><br />
<strong>Eagle</strong> <strong>Gold</strong> Bullion <strong>Coins</strong> are rich in history, too.<br />
<strong>The</strong> obverse is based on world-renowned<br />
<strong>American</strong> sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens’<br />
design for the prized 1907 $20 gold<br />
coin. <strong>The</strong> reverse pictures a family of eagles,<br />
symbolizing family tradition and unity.<br />
PORTFOLIO DIVERSIFICATION<br />
Many investment experts believe that adding<br />
gold to your portfolio may improve its<br />
performance. That is because the forces that<br />
determine gold prices usually differ from,<br />
and in many cases counter, the forces that<br />
determine the price of many financial assets.<br />
Investment advisors often suggest that this<br />
relationship may help to reduce portfolio<br />
volatility. <strong>American</strong> <strong>Eagle</strong> <strong>Gold</strong> Bullion <strong>Coins</strong><br />
are the easy, convenient and affordable way to<br />
add gold to your portfolio.<br />
EASY TO BUY AND SELL<br />
One measure of an investment is liquidity:<br />
How easily can it be converted to cash?<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>Eagle</strong> <strong>Gold</strong> Bullion <strong>Coins</strong>, with their<br />
unique U.S. government backing, may be sold<br />
for cash at many coin and precious metals<br />
dealers worldwide. <strong>The</strong>y are also legal tender.<br />
<strong>The</strong>ir face values are symbolic, because gold’s<br />
market price — which is reported in the<br />
market pages and Web sites of major<br />
newspapers — has historically been higher.<br />
Buy <strong>American</strong> <strong>Eagle</strong> <strong>Gold</strong> Bullion <strong>Coins</strong> at<br />
major coin and precious metals dealers, as well<br />
as many brokerage houses and participating<br />
banks. <strong>The</strong>y sell at prevailing gold market<br />
prices, plus a small premium to cover coinage<br />
and distribution costs.<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>Eagle</strong><br />
<strong>Gold</strong> Bullion<br />
Coin Specifications<br />
One Ounce<br />
<strong>Gold</strong> Obverse<br />
(Common Obverse)<br />
One Ounce<br />
<strong>Gold</strong> Reverse<br />
Content Weight Diameter Thickness<br />
<strong>Gold</strong> - 1 Troy Ounce 1.0909 Troy Ounces 1.287" 0.113"<br />
31.104 grams 33.931 grams 32.70 mm 2.87 mm<br />
GOVERNMENT GUARANTEE<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>Eagle</strong> <strong>Gold</strong> Bullion <strong>Coins</strong> are one of the<br />
<strong>United</strong> <strong>States</strong>’ only official investmentgrade<br />
gold bullion coins. <strong>The</strong>ir<br />
weight, content and purity are<br />
guaranteed by the U.S. government.<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>Eagle</strong> <strong>Gold</strong> Bullion <strong>Coins</strong><br />
are welcome in major investment<br />
markets worldwide. You can even<br />
include them in an Individual<br />
Retirement Account (IRA).<br />
One-Half Ounce<br />
<strong>Gold</strong> Reverse<br />
Content Weight Diameter Thickness<br />
<strong>Gold</strong> - .500 Troy Ounce 0.5455 Troy Ounce 1.063" 0.085"<br />
15.552 grams 16.966 grams 27.00 mm 2.15 mm<br />
One-Quarter Ounce<br />
<strong>Gold</strong> Reverse<br />
Content Weight Diameter Thickness<br />
<strong>Gold</strong> - 0.250 Troy Ounce 0.2727 Troy Ounce 0.866" 0.070"<br />
7.776 grams 8.483 grams 22.00 mm 1.78 mm<br />
One-Tenth Ounce<br />
<strong>Gold</strong> Reverse<br />
Content Weight Diameter Thickness<br />
<strong>Gold</strong> - 0.100 Troy Ounce 0.1091 Troy Ounce 0.650" 0.049"<br />
3.110 grams 3.393 grams 16.50 mm 1.26 mm<br />
<strong>Coins</strong> shown throughout are not actual size.
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