As the 20th century came to a close, the United States Mint experienced unprecedented demand for its American Eagle coins in both gold and silver. With investors and collectors alike taken in by the concerns of Y2K, American Gold Eagle production and sales hit record numbers not seen to date in the program’s history. Right now, 1999-W ½ oz Proof American Gold Eagle Coins are available for purchase from JM Bullion in perfect condition.
Coin Highlights:
- Contains ½ troy ounce of actual gold weight.
- Issued a face value of $25 (USD) by the US government.
- Professional Coin Grading Service issued each a perfect PR70 grade.
- Features a Deep-cameo finish.
- Bears a “W” mint mark from the West Point Mint.
- Ships in a PCGS plastic slab to protect the coin’s condition.
American Gold Eagle coins are minted by the US Mint each year based upon demand for the coins from investors and collectors. As a result, mintage levels fluctuate over the course of time. There have been three major peaks in production in program history to date. The first came in the first two production years, with the latest coming amidst the Great Recession from 2008-2010.
In between, there was a big spike in demand and production in the late 1990s as investors and numismatists anxiously watched the approach of Y2K. Although these 1999-W ½ oz Proof American Gold Eagles were struck at a time of high demand and mintage, there are very few available in this perfect condition, so there’s no time to waste!
Each 1999-W ½ oz Proof American Gold Eagle in this product listing has a PR70 grade from the PCGS, indicating the presence of the full, original luster, and a lack of any detracting flaws. Deep-cameo is a term to describe a coin’s visual appearance. The strong, frosted design set offers a stark contrast to the deeply-mirrored, clear background field.
On the obverse side of each is the image of Lady Liberty created by Augustus Saint-Gaudens in 1905, and originally used on the $20 Gold Double Eagle until 1933. The reverse features Miley Busiek’s family of nesting bald eagles, an exclusive design to this coin.
Please direct all of your questions about these coins to a JM Bullion associate. We’re available at 800-276-6508, online using our live chat, and via email. If you are interested in similar products, be sure to check out our selection of Austrian Gold Philharmonics.