The American Gold Eagle is the official gold coin authorized under the Bullion Coin Act of 1985, an act signed by Ronald Reagan and was passed to Congress consistent to setting value to coin money and has made American Gold Eagle the world leader in gold bullion coins. American Gold Eagle coins were first released in 1986 by the United States Mint which produces coinage to circulate in trade and mercantilism.
The design on the obverse side includes an Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ interpretation of the Lady Liberty in full length figure with her hair flowing, torch firmly held in her right hand and an olive branch on her left hand with the Capitol building affixed in the left background. The other side is designed by sculptor Miley Busiek which portrays a male eagle with an olive branch carried on its feet flying above a nest with a female eagle with her offspring. The Saint-Gaudens design first appeared on the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle coins in 1907 and remained until 1933.
American Gold Eagle coins are offered in different denominations namely: 1 oz gold eagle, 1/2 oz gold eagle, 1/4 oz gold eagle and 1/10 oz gold eagle. These coins are made from sources found in the United States with added alloy of silver and copper to make a wear resistant coin of .9167 or 22 karat. All sizes contain 91.67% gold (22 karat), 3% silver, and 5.33% of copper.
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 2004 $5 AMERICAN EAGLE GOLD 1 10oz COIN  US $173.50
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 2008 $25 American Eagle Gold NGC MS70 Early Release US $1,400.00
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 2008 $5 American Eagle Gold NGC MS70 Early Release US $475.00
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 2001 $5 GOLD AMERICAN EAGLE IN BLUE FOLDER US $200.00
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 United States Gold $25 1996 Bullion NGC MS69 US $975.00
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 1995 1 10 oz American eagle Gold proof US $195.00
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These coins have their own respective face value and a legal tender. A face value is known as the value of the coin made by the minting authority and also refers to the true value of the coin while legal tender is an offered payment that must not be denied by a creditor for the a debt obligation.
| Coins | Face Value | Gold Content | Weight | Diameter | Thickness |
| 1 oz gold eagle | $50 | 1 troy oz
(31.1035 grams) |
1.0909 troy oz
(33.930 grams) |
1.287"
(32.7mm) |
0.113"
(2.87mm) |
| 1/2 oz gold eagle | $25 | 0.5 troy oz
(15.5517 grams) |
0.5454 troy oz
(16.965 grams) |
1.063"
(27mm) |
0.085"
(2.15mm) |
| 1/4 oz gold eagle | $10 | 0.25 troy oz
(7.7759 grams) |
0.2727 troy oz
(8.483 grams) |
0.866"
(22mm) |
0.070"
(1.78mm) |
| 1/10 oz gold eagle | $5 | 0.1 troy oz
(3.1103 grams) |
0.1091 troy oz
(3.393 grams) |
0.65"
(16.5mm) |
0.049"
(1.26mm) |
Designer: Augustus Saint-Gaudens (obverse), Miley Busiek (reverse)
Composition: 22-Karat (91.67% gold, 3% silver, 5.33% copper)
Edge: Reeded
Dates: 1986-present
Mints: Philadelphia, West Point
Each fractional weight carries a different denomination or legal tender face value.
- 1 ounce: $50 face value
- 1/2 ounce: $25 face value
- 1/4 ounce: $10 face value
- 1/10 ounce: $5 face value
The American Gold Eagle Coins, over the years, had provided investors a cost effective mean to add platinum, gold, or silver to their investment portfolios. The American Eagle Bullion Program was established in 1986 and bullion coins have been purchased by investors with interests to invest in the gold, silver, and platinum industry.