Ever since in its original release in 1986, the Gold American Eagle Coin has been captivating both investors and collectors with its impressive composition and striking artwork. Now, the US Mint is proud to present its most recent installment of the nation’s gold bullion coin, the 2015 1 oz American Gold Eagle Coin. Flawlessly crafted from 22 karat gold, each 1 oz piece carries a legally tender face value of $50 USD. Both its exceptional value and purity make it an ideal bullion piece for those wishing to make a significant investment in gold.
Coin Highlights:
- Actual gold content of 1 troy oz.
- Bears a face value of $50 (USD) backed by the federal government.
- Graded a perfect Mint State 70 by the NGC.
- Ships in a NGC plastic slab to protect coin’s condition.
Further contributing to the appeal of this particular piece is its condition. Every coin included in this collection has undergone a thorough inspection by the NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) and been assigned a perfect grade of MS (Mint State 70). As a precaution, all coins will ship in their original sealed evaluation case to hinder any potential damage.
Gracing the obverse of this exquisite piece is the artwork of the accomplished Augustus Saint-Gaudens, which offers a classical portrayal of Lady Liberty. In his design, Liberty appears atop a mountain peak, watching vigilantly over the Capitol building and garbed in a long, flowing toga.
She holds in her hands a lit torch and an olive branch, which represent the ideals of enlightenment and peace. Behind her are beams of sunlight illuminating the sky. The border encircling her consists of 50 stars with each one in honor of a different state. What is striking about Saint-Gauden’s design is that while it is reminiscent of the mythical deities depicted in ancient Greco-Roman artwork, it also integrates many distinctly patriotic images.
Equally as patriotic is the design on the reverse side of the coin, which depicts a family of bald eagles. It features a male eagle holding an olive branch in its talons as it returns to its mate and hatchling awaiting in the nest. The artwork expresses a message of family and unity, stressing how integral peace is to maintaining those ideals. Also engraved unto the reverse side of the coin are its weight, purity, denomination and country of origin.
To learn more about the 2015 1 oz American Gold Eagle Coin, customers can call JM Bullion at 800-276-6508. Additional support is also available via live chat and online submission forms. For more versions and grades of this piece, please view the site’s American Gold Eagles section.