American Eagle Gold Proof Coins are collector versions of the official United States Mint bullion coins and are available in four sizes—one ounce, one-half ounce, one-quarter ounce, and one-tenth ounce sizes as well as a four-coin proof set, which contains one coin in each denomination.
The American Eagle Gold Proof Coins have a limited mintage and are minted at the United States Mint at West Point bearing the "W" mint mark.
The American Eagle Gold Coin's obverse design features a rendition of Augustus Saint-Gaudens' full length figure of Lady Liberty with flowing hair, holding a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left.
The reverse design, by sculptor Miley Busiek, features a male eagle carrying an olive branch flying above a nest containing a female eagle and her hatchlings.
All American Eagle Gold Proof Coins are legal-tender and contain 91.67% (22 kt) gold.
The gold weight, and diameter will vary with each coin denomination, as specified below.
Each coin is backed by the U.S. Government for weight and content.
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The one ounce coin, $50 face value, is 1.287 inches in diameter, contains one gold troy ounce and weighs 1.0909 troy ounces.
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The one-half ounce coin, $25 face value, is 1.063 inches in diameter, contains 0.5000 gold troy ounces and weighs 0.5455 troy ounces.
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The one-quarter once coin, $10 face value, is 0.866 inches in diameter, contains 0.2500 gold troy ounces and weighs 0.2727 troy ounces.
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The one-tenth ounce coin, $5 face value, is 0.650 inches in diameter, contains 0.1000 gold troy ounces and weighs 0.1091 troy ounces
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