For the first time in five years, the Proof American Gold Eagle coins saw increases in demand from collectors who buy gold. The Proof American Gold Eagle 1 oz coin was among those to rise, with a jump of nearly 6,000 coins from the 1998 issue. Right now, 1999 1 oz Proof American Gold Eagle Coins are available to purchase online from JM Bullion in perfect condition.
Coin Highlights:
- Coins arrive inside of the NGC protective plastic slab!
- 14th release year for the 1 oz Proof American Gold Eagle!
- Limited availability within the original mintage of 31,427 coins!
- Contains 1 Troy oz of actual gold content.
- Bears a face value of $50 (USD) backed by the federal government.
- Issued a Grade of PF70 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
- UCAM label included.
- A brilliant design of Lady Liberty on the obverse of the coin.
- The American bald eagle is found on the reverse of the coin.
- “W” mint mark.
Each 1999 1 oz Proof American Gold Eagle Coins are available to purchase here today with a perfect certification from the NGC. Coins in PF70 condition exhibit full, original mint luster with no detracting flaws visible on the design elements or surface areas of the coin.
The included UCAM label coin identifies each specimen as an ultra-cameo product. Proof coins with a UCAM label have visuals that make the design appear to float above the coin’s surface. This is achieved through the combination of strong, frosted designs and deeply-mirrored background fields.
1999 1 oz Proof American Gold Eagle Coins saw a mintage increase for the first time since the 1994 release of the coin. The mintage of 31,427 coins in 1999 was the third highest among the four Proof Gold Eagle coins and the second highest increase behind only the 9,000-coin increase of the 1/10 oz coin this year.
On the obverse of 1999 1 oz Proof American Gold Eagle Coins is the vision of Liberty created by Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Completed in 1907 for the $20 Gold Double Eagle, it depicts Liberty as a guiding force for the nation as it marches boldly into a new future on the international stage.
The reverse of the 1999 1 oz gold coins in the Proof Gold Eagle Series features Miley Busiek’s design of American bald eagles. In this particular creation, a male eagle is shown flying over the nest as a female guards the hatchlings within.
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