Following the 20th anniversary release of the American Gold Eagle in 2006, the coin program hit one of its lowest mintage levels throughout what is now a 30-year history. Available annually in bullion, proof, and burnished versions, the American Gold Eagle offers investors and collectors four weights to choose from with something for everyone. Today, the 2007 1 oz American Gold Eagle coin is available from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Available in a protective flip.
- 22nd release of 1 oz American Gold Eagle coins!
- Limited mintage of only 140,016 coins!
- Contains 1 Troy oz of actual gold content.
- Face value of $50 (USD) is fully backed by the US government.
- Obverse bears the Liberty image from Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
- Reverse includes the American bald eagle design from Miley Busiek.
The American Gold Eagle coin has bounced up and down in terms of both demand and mintage. The coins were originally struck in the first two years in figures surpassing the one million mark for the 1 oz coins. American Gold Eagle coins wouldn’t hit those highs again until the late 1990s delivered an economic slowdown, slumping US Dollar, and uncertainty over Y2K.
By the time the 2007 1 oz American Gold Eagle was released, the US economy appeared steady and strong with the US Dollar showing resurgence globally. This resulted in lower gold prices and less interest in the safe-haven metals, including gold. The 2007 1 oz American Gold Eagle coin’s mintage of 140,016 coins is the lowest ever in the history of the program.
All 2007 1 oz American Gold Eagle coins in this offering ship with individual protective flips. The 2007 release of American Gold Eagles came just one year after the 20th-anniversary issue in the series and experienced a significant drop in demand after the anniversary date mark.
On the obverse of the 2007 1 oz American Gold Eagle is Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ Liberty design. Created in 1907 at the behest of President Theodore Roosevelt, this design helped launch sweeping changes in the design of American coins and eventually became the single most popular US coin design of all time.
The reverse of the 2007 1 oz American Gold Eagle depicts a family of nesting bald eagles. The male is featured flying overhead with an olive branch in its talons, while a female stands vigilant watch over the family nest that contains a group of hatchlings. This design was created by Miley Busiek in 1986.
Please don’t hesitate to ask questions about the American Gold Eagle. JM Bullion customer service team members are available at 800-276-6508, online using our live web chat, and by sending us your questions in writing at our email address.