The American Gold Eagle coin was first issued in 1986 and is the official gold bullion coin of the US. Their content, weight, and purity are guaranteed by the US government. The Gold Eagles are struck in 4 different weights, and are available in bullion, proof, and burnished versions, although the burnished versions weren’t issued until 2006. The American Gold Eagle burnished versions produced in 2006 – 2008 were available in all 4 weights. No burnished versions were produced in 2009 or 2010. Production of the burnished versions resumed in 2011 – present, however, only in the 1 ounce weight. Produced only at the West Point Mint, the burnished coins carry the W mint mark. Right now, JM Bullion has 1 oz Burnished American Gold Eagle Coins available for purchase.

Coin Highlights:

• Shipped in the PCGS or NGC protective plastic slab!
• Limited availability of certified coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of actual gold content.
• Has a face value of $50 (USD) backed by the federal government.
• Assigned a Specimen 70 Grade by either the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) or the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC).
• The obverse design is by Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
• The reverse design is by Miley Busiek.
• If purchasing multiple coins, you may receive multiple coins of the same year or a mix of years.

The Burnished Gold Eagle obverse depicts the full-length figure of Lady Liberty created by Augustus Saint-Gaudens in the early 1900’s. This design initially appeared on the Double Eagle ($20) coins that were minted through 1933. This Lady Liberty is a version of Saint-Gaudens’ Double Eagle Lady Liberty. She appears to be walking right off the coin to you. Her outstretched right hand is carrying a torch and she is holding an olive branch in her left. Lady Liberty’s hair is flowing in the breeze behind her. Near the bottom edge of the coin, to the left of her right foot, is a depiction of the Capitol building.

The Burnished Gold Eagle reverse depicts an eagle family created by Miley Busiek and sculpted by Sherl J. Winter. The male eagle is in flight, clutching an olive branch, headed towards a nest occupied by an eagle family. It is meant to symbolize the importance of family in America. The reverse includes several inscriptions as well.

The Burnished American Gold Eagle coins offered through this listing possess a Specimen 70 (SP70) certification from either the PCGS or the NGC. Coins in this condition are perfect as minted – they display no trace of wear, handling, scratches, or contact with other coins.

Also, the Burnished American Gold Eagle coins available in this listing are from various years. The exact year of mintage that you will receive will depend upon availability, as we select coins to fulfill your order only after your payment clears. We cannot guarantee date marks available at any given time and cannot guarantee a specific year. If you purchase more than one coin, you may receive coins with matching date marks. The actual coin(s) you receive could also possibly come with additional labels, for example, Early Release, First Strike, or First Day of Issue.

If you have questions about the Burnished American Gold Eagle coins, please contact the JM Bullion Customer Service team as we would be happy to assist you. We can be reached via phone at 800-276-6508, via our live chat, or via our email.