First issued in 1986, the American Eagle Gold coin is the official gold bullion coin of the US. They were initially struck in 4 different weights and available in bullion and proof versions. The burnished versions were issued in 2006. The US government guarantees the content, weight, and purity of the coins. Currently, Provident Metals has Burnished American Eagle 1 oz Gold coins available for purchase.

Highlights:

• Arrives in the PCGS or NGC protective plastic slab!
• Limited availability of certified coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of actual gold content.
• Assigned a Specimen 70 Grade by either the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) or the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC).
• The obverse design is by Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
• The reverse design is by Miley Busiek.
• The face value of $50 (USD) is backed by the federal government.
• If purchasing multiple coins, you may receive multiple coins of the same year or a mix of years.

The Burnished American Eagle Gold coins offered through Provident Metals boast a Specimen 70 (SP70) certification from either the PCGS or the NGC. To be given this level of certification, the coins must be perfect as minted they have no trace of wear, handling, scratches, or contact with other coins.

Also, the Burnished Gold coins offered through Provident are from random years. The year of mintage that you receive will depend upon availability since the coins selected to fulfill your order are done so only after your payment clears. We cannot guarantee date marks available at any given time and cannot guarantee a specific year. If you purchase more than one coin, you may receive coins with matching date marks. The actual coin(s) you receive could also possibly come with additional labels, for example, Early Release, First Strike, or First Day of Issue.

Obverse

The Burnished American Eagle Gold coin obverse features the full-length figure of Lady Liberty created by Augustus Saint-Gaudens in the early 1900s, which initially appeared on the Double Eagle ($20) coins through 1933. She is walking straight towards you. In her outstretched right hand is a torch and in her left is an olive branch. Lady Libertys hair is free-flowing in the breeze. Near the bottom edge of the coin, to the left of her right foot, is a depiction of the Capitol building. Inscriptions included are LIBERTY and the year. It also has the W mint mark.

Reverse

The Burnished American Eagle Gold coin reverse features the eagle family created by Miley Busiek and sculpted by Sherl J. Winter. Symbolizing the importance of family in America, the male eagle is in flight, holding an olive branch, headed towards the nest occupied by an eagle family. Inscriptions included are UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1 OZ. FINE GOLD, and 50 DOLLARS.

History

The Burnished American Eagle Gold coins were first issued in 2006 2008 in 4 different weights 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz. No burnished coins were issued in 2009 or 2010 as the program was suspended. Production of the burnished coins resumed in 2011 present, however, only in the 1 ounce weight. The burnished coins are produced only at the West Point Mint and carry the W mint mark.

Ordering

If you have questions, please contact our Provident Metals Customer Service team we are ready to assist you. We can be reached via phone at 800-313-3315, online via our live chat, or via our email.