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The American Gold Eagle is the nation’s official gold bullion coin. Introduced in 1986, the Gold Eagle comes in three different versions as of 2006: BU, Proof, and Burnished. The BU Gold Eagle is the longest-running coin in the series and features a total of four weights for investors to choose from when buying gold. Among those is the 1/4 oz Gold Eagle. Right now, 1997 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle Coins are available to purchase online from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
Each 1997 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle Coin available here comes with a protective plastic flip. The 1997 release of the 1/4 oz Gold Eagle marked a significant increase in demand. The 1/4 oz Gold Eagle had enjoyed year-over-year growth from 1991 to 1995, but experienced a sudden dip in demand in 1996. The dip was short-lived though, as demand jumped by nearly 50,000 coins for the 1997 release.
The increase in demand in 1997 pushed the 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle to its highest mintage since 1987. The jump in demand in 1997 was the largest year-over-year increase to date in the program’s history. That increase remains one of the largest in the history of the program.
Lady Liberty features on the obverse of 1997 American Gold Eagle Coins. This design comes from Augustus Saint-Gaudens and was created in 1907 for the $20 Gold Double Eagle. This image shows Liberty in front-facing relief as she walks toward the viewer. She is holding up a large torch in her right hand as her left hand carries an olive branch. The background field includes the U.S. Capitol Building with rays of sun on the horizon and a ring of 50 stars around the design element.
A family of American bald eagles is found in the reverse design of the 1997 1/4 oz Gold Eagle. Created exclusively for this series in 1986 by Miley Busiek, this image shows a male eagle soaring over the family nest as a female eagle guards the hatchlings in the nest.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508, online using our live chat, and via our email address.
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The American Gold Eagle is the nation’s official gold bullion coin. Introduced in 1986, the Gold Eagle comes in three different versions as of 2006: BU, Proof, and Burnished. The BU Gold Eagle is the longest-running coin in the series and features a total of four weights for investors to choose from when buying gold. Among those is the 1/4 oz Gold Eagle. Right now, 1997 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle Coins are available to purchase online from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
Each 1997 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle Coin available here comes with a protective plastic flip. The 1997 release of the 1/4 oz Gold Eagle marked a significant increase in demand. The 1/4 oz Gold Eagle had enjoyed year-over-year growth from 1991 to 1995, but experienced a sudden dip in demand in 1996. The dip was short-lived though, as demand jumped by nearly 50,000 coins for the 1997 release.
The increase in demand in 1997 pushed the 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle to its highest mintage since 1987. The jump in demand in 1997 was the largest year-over-year increase to date in the program’s history. That increase remains one of the largest in the history of the program.
Lady Liberty features on the obverse of 1997 American Gold Eagle Coins. This design comes from Augustus Saint-Gaudens and was created in 1907 for the $20 Gold Double Eagle. This image shows Liberty in front-facing relief as she walks toward the viewer. She is holding up a large torch in her right hand as her left hand carries an olive branch. The background field includes the U.S. Capitol Building with rays of sun on the horizon and a ring of 50 stars around the design element.
A family of American bald eagles is found in the reverse design of the 1997 1/4 oz Gold Eagle. Created exclusively for this series in 1986 by Miley Busiek, this image shows a male eagle soaring over the family nest as a female eagle guards the hatchlings in the nest.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508, online using our live chat, and via our email address.
