The US Mint Authority holds a stellar reputation of producing the best gold bullion coins to ever be introduced to the public in history. From 1986, the American Gold Eagle coin became the best-selling program for the Mint and its most popular to ever be produced. The 1988 1/10 oz American Gold Eagle coin is no different. Right now, you have the opportunity to add it to your own impressive portfolio when you purchase it online today from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Arrives in a protective, plastic flip!
- 3rd release of American Gold Eagle coins!
- Contains 1/10 Troy oz of actual gold content.
- Bears a face value of $5 (USD) backed by the federal government.
- The obverse includes the prestigious Lady Liberty design curated by famed sculptor and modern icon, Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
- The reverse includes the heraldic bald eagle family image designed by prestigious artisan, Miley Busiek.
With a limited mintage of 159,500, you can join the elite club of collectors and investors who have added the 1988 1/10 oz American Gold Eagle coin to their collection of precious stones. The 1988 American Gold Eagle coin marks the third year of release of these iconic gold bullion coins which were struck in a composition of 22 karat gold which includes 91.67% gold, 5.33% copper, and 3% silver! The Mint offered a full range of fractional gold coins including 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz sizes.
During 1988, the price of gold sold off steadily from a high of $483 per ounce reached early in the year, to a low of $395 reached in October, before rebounding to end the year at $410.25 per ounce. The average price of gold for the year was $436.98.
Each 1988 1 oz American Gold Eagle Coin in this product listing is in BU condition. Coins in this condition exhibit no signs of wear and tear, though you may notice minor flaws including breaks in the luster, spotted surfaces, and contact marks from the coining process.
On the obverse, the image of Lady Liberty is featured. It was created by Augustus Saint-Gaudens. The Irish-American artist had been commissioned by President Theodore Roosevelt directly to develop a new design for American gold coinage, and this depiction of Liberty striding confidently forward into an unknown future was the result.
The reverse of all 1988 American Gold Eagle coins features a design known as the family of nesting bald eagles.
If you have any questions about the 1988 1/10 oz American Gold Eagle coins, please don’t hesitate to contact JM Bullion. Our customer service team is available on the phone at 800-276-6508, or you can find us online using the live chat feature on our website or by simply sending us an email with your inquiries.