The American Eagle Gold coin program has long been available from the United States Mint since 1986. When the coins were released in 1986, the bullion and proof coins were available in 1/4 oz weights. Right now, you have the golden opportunity to own your very own when you purchase it online today from Provident Metals.

Coin Highlights:

• Shipped securely in a plastic flip to protect the condition of the coin!
• Limited mintage of only 74,029 coins!
• Contains 1/4 Troy oz of actual gold content.
• Bears a face value of $10 (USD) which remains legally and fully backed by the federal government of the United States of America.
• The obverse features the standard Lady Liberty design from Saint-Gaudens.
• The reverse features the heraldic American bald eagle from Miley Busiek.

History

With a mintage of 74,029 coins for the 2003 American Eagle 1/4 oz Gold coin release, the popular bullion coins had increased in mintage and demand for a second consecutive year as it rebounded from its lowest mintage year ever in 2001. The 2003 release also saw the continuance of a trend in which the 1/4 oz coin proved more popular than other gold bullion coins.

With the continual steady rise of the price of gold, the 2003 American Gold Eagle coin experienced a renewed interest from its global audience who cherish and understand the high value of this unique program. In 2003, the price of gold broke above the $400 level, after clearing the $300 level in the prior year. After beginning the year at $343.80 per ounce, gold would finish the year at $416.25, representing a gain of more than 20%.

Obverse

On the obverse of the 2003 American Eagle Gold Coin, youll find the image of Lady Liberty from Augustus Saint-Gaudens. This image was created in 1907 by Saint-Gaudens as the first image in a series of new coin designs from the United States Mint that would revitalize American coin design.

Reverse

The reverse of the American Eagle Gold coin includes the design of a family of nesting bald eagles. Created in 1986 for the Gold Eagle coins by Miley Busiek, the image includes a nest with bald eagle hatchlings and a female standing guard, while a male is depicted flying overhead.

Ordering

Each of these coins ships out in plastic flips that offer protection for the coins during shipping and storage. The coins each contain 91.67% gold content and other metals like silver and copper which make the coins stronger and more durable.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Provident Metals’ customer service is available to you at 800-313-3315, online using our live chat, and via our email address.