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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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.