The Proof American Gold Eagle coin is part of the most popular coin series in the world. The United States Mint strikes these stunning coins in three different versions: bullion, proof, and uncirculated. For each version of the coin, there are four different weights available as well: 1 oz, ½ oz, ¼ oz, and 1/10 oz. Today, you can purchase the 2017-W 1 oz Proof American Gold Eagle coin online from JM Bullion in its original box.
Coin Highlights:
- Arrives in velvet, satin-lined presentation case with a Certificate of Authenticity!
- 32nd annual release of the Proof American Gold Eagle!
- Contains 1 Troy oz of actual gold content.
- Face value of $50 (USD) is fully backed by the US government.
- Struck in brilliant proof.
- Features Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ iconic Liberty image.
- Miley Busiek’s family of nesting eagles on the reverse.
- Bears the “W” mint mark of the West Point Mint.
American Gold Eagle coins are the official gold bullion coins of the United States of America. Each coin is required, by law, to contain only gold sourced from within the US. The proof version of the coin is struck using a special coining process that begins with unique blanks, struck multiple times with a die to create the impressive finish of a proof.
When the American Gold Eagle coin debuted from the US Mint in 1986, it was the first gold coin produced in the United States with more than .900 gold content since 1837. The US had moved away from the crown gold alloy starting in 1834, and never was another gold coin available from the US Mint in a higher gold content until the debut of the Gold Eagle.
In this product listing, you can purchase the all-new 2017-W 1 oz Proof American Gold Eagle coin in its original satin-lined box from the United States Mint, which includes a Certificate of Authenticity that validates your purchase of these beautiful gold coins.
On the obverse side of all Proof American Gold Eagles is the image of Lady Liberty as she lights the way toward the future. The image, created by Augustus Saint-Gaudens in 1907, features Liberty striding forward into the future with the setting sun at her back, and a torch in her right hand to guide the nation forward.
The reverse side of all coins features the image of a male bald eagle returning to the nest, where a female is visible standing watch over the nest and its hatchlings. This depiction was created by sculptor Miley Busiek specifically for these coins.
All Proof American Gold Eagle coins are struck by the United States Mint at its West Point branch, which is reflected in the use of the “W” mint mark on the reverse field of the coin near the eagle’s nest.
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