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The smallest coin in the American Eagle Series from the United States Mint is the 1/10 oz American Gold Eagle. From America’s official gold bullion coin series, these affordable gold coins are available in both bullion and proof versions. The 1/10 oz Proof A... Read More
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Proof American Gold Eagle coins are offered by the United States Mint each year with four total weights. The coins debuted in 1986 with just a 1 oz gold coin, but over the course of the next two years, the mint released three fractional-weight coins in the collection as well. Right now, 2019 1/10 oz Proof American Gold Eagle Coins are available to purchase online from JM B... Read More
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Since its initial release in 1986, the American Gold Eagle Coin series has been a popular collection manufactured by the United States Mint. This coin features unique symbolism to represent the patriotism and history of the United States. Coin collectors and enthusiasts around the world will definitely want to add this release to their collections. Right now, the 1994-W 1/... Read More
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Coin enthusiasts and collectors around the world already know about the Gold Eagles and the patriotic values it helps to represent. This release for 1993 includes a special 110th oz weight denomination, adding another truly special release to this series while the designs included in this series are very similar the different weight denomination releases over time have hel... Read More
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Collectors and investors everywhere continue to be enamored by the American Gold Eagle Coin Collection. The United States Mint has continued to release new bullion products in this series to help highlight and recognize the patriotic values of the United State... Read More
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When the United States Mint began issuing gold bullion coins in 1986, the world was formally introduced to a new collective obsession. The American Gold Eagle Coin series became one of the quickest and most popular coinages on the market. Today, JM Bullion offers you the 2016-W 1/10 oz Proof American Gold Eagle Coin. Coin Highlights: Coin is shipped in a gorgeous p... Read More
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In 1986, the United States Mint created the first set of gold bullion coins. The Proof editions stem from the legendary collection that went on quickly to become one of the most popular and prestigious coinages for Americans and collectors around the world. Today, JM Bullion offers you the 1992-P 1/10 oz Proof American Gold Eagle Coin! Coin Highlights: Coin deliver... Read More
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No other coin rightfully holds the crown for being the most popular American coinage struck by the United States Mint other than the American Gold Eagle. It is the official bullion gold coin of the United States of America and is one of their longest-running series in modern times! Today, JM Bullion offers you the 2008-W 1/10 oz Proof American Gold Eagle Coin! Coin High... Read More
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For more than three decades, the United States Mint, renowned for continually producing a wide array of unique gold bullion and proof coins, has given the most avid of coin collectors and meticulous metal investors the American Gold Eagle coin. It is the perfect embodiment of the American perspective on unity and liberty. Today, JM Bullion offers you the 1996-W 1/10 oz Pro... Read More
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With the introduction of the Proof American Gold Eagle collection in 1986, the world witnessed modern history in the making. The United States Mint had created one of the most gorgeous collections of all time which reflected the beauty and strength of the country of America. Right now, JM Bullion offers you the 2005-W 1/10 oz Proof American Gold Eagle Coin. Coin Highlig... Read More
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Any quantity available for $134.99 per coin over spot!
The American Gold Eagle Coin collection has been a fan favorite from the United States Mint since it was first released in 1987. Investors and collectors of bullion products from around the world continue to add releases from this series to their collections. ... Read More
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As one of the most eagerly anticipated gold products in bullion history, the American Gold Eagle collection continues to hold tremendous value, especially for its patriotic values and symbolism. These gold coins are 100% authentic and have remained the preferred gold coin of the United States since 1987. With classic and beloved design work, this release for 1989 joins a l... Read More
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This 1988-release in the American Gold Eagle Coin collection marks the first year that the fractional-ounce denomination of 1/10 ounces was made available to the public. Just like other releases in this collection, bullion collectors and investors will likely ... Read More
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Any quantity available for $249.99 per coin over spot!
If there’s a series you won’t want to miss out on in 2021 at the United States Mint, it is the American Eagle collection. Specifically, you’ll want to be sure to get your hands on the new American Silver and American Gold Eagle Coins as new design elemen... Read More
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The smallest coin in the American Gold Eagle Series, the 1/10 oz gold coin, is often the most popular gold coin in the series. When it comes to the release of the Proof Gold Eagles, it is often the 1/10 oz gold coin that generates the highest mintage cap at th... Read More
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When first introduced, the ¼ oz Proof American Gold Eagle was one of the hottest sellers in the American Eagle collection. The Silver Eagle has just one weight, but the Gold Eagle series from the United States Mint offers collectors four options when the time... Read More
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Proof American Gold Eagle Coins are the official collectible version of the nation’s primary gold bullion coin. The Gold Eagle features iconic images of Lady Liberty and the American bald eagle, both of which are staples of the broader design elements of the... Read More
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The 2021 release of the American Gold Eagles from the United States Mint is a landmark year for the series. The 2021 date mark not only represents the 35th anniversary in the series, it also represents the first-ever design refresh for the collection and the first dual release in the history of the series. The US Mint has a unique opportunity available for collectors to ow... Read More
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Any quantity available for $273.49 per coin over spot!
Proof American Gold Eagle coins are the official collectible version of the nation’s bullion coin. These gold coins for sale come from the United States Mint annually with four weights, but each one was introduced at a different point in time. The second of ... Read More
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Any quantity available for $323.49 per coin over spot!
One of the most diverse and popular gold coins in the world is the American Gold Eagle, the official gold coin of the United States, which is available in bullion, proof, and burnished versions. Featuring images of Lady Liberty and the American bald eagle, thi... Read More
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The beloved American Gold Eagle bullion coins from the United States Mint have been cherished by many over the years. Collectors and investors worldwide continue to add these special coins to their collection. As a symbol of American patriotism, this bullion product is bound to live on for many years to come. Right now, the 1987-P ½ oz Proof American Gold Eagle Coin can b... Read More
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In 1993, the United States Mint released one of the most distinctive collector sets in its history. To honor the 200th anniversary of the very first American coins it struck back in 1793, the US Mint issued a 5-coin set that included a 1 oz Silver Eagle, three fractional-ounce Gold Eagles, and a special Bicentennial Medal. Right now, 1993-P Proof American Gold and Silver E... Read More
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Any quantity available for $276.99 per coin over spot!
The American Gold Eagle is the official gold bullion coin of the United States. Available as bullion, proof, and burnished coins, the series offers four weights in the bullion and proof options with just a 1 oz gold coin in the burnished series. The Proof Amer... Read More
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The American Gold Eagle is the official gold bullion coin of the United States. Like many popular gold bullion programs from national mints around the globe, the American Gold Eagle features the same designs on each side each year. The value in these coins com... Read More
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The American Gold Eagle Series is the nation’s leading gold bullion collection. Introduced in 1986, the series first offered BU and Proof specimens, and eventually expanded to offer a Burnished version of the coin as well. The first proof weight offered was the 1 oz coin. Now, 2002-W 1 oz Proof American Gold Eagle Coins are available to you for purchase online from JM Bu... Read More
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The Proof American Gold Eagles are available in four weights each year ranging from a 1 oz gold coin to a 1/10 oz gold coin. The series is unique in that all four weights were introduced at different times. The first of those was, however, the 1 oz Proof American Gold Eagle which remains the most popular option for collectors and investors of American coinage. Today, JM B... Read More
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The Proof American Gold Eagle Coin collection is one of the most highly coveted Proof gold collections struck by the US Mint. It made its debut in 1986 to critical acclaim and high demand by the global collective of investors and collectors who were left enthralled by its gorgeous imagery and intrinsic value. The Proof Gold Coin is a variation of the classic American Gold ... Read More
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The American Gold Eagle is one of the world’s most coveted gold coins for sale. Debuting in 1986, the coins in this series have been available each year since that date in the BU range. The Proof Gold Eagle made a unique debut in 1986 and is the most highly regarded coin in the proof series as it represents the first date mark in the long-running collection. Right now, 1... Read More
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Proof American Gold Eagle Coins are one of the most popular collectible American coinages in the US and around the world. They were first issued in 1986 with massive acclaim from the community of collectors and investors who recognized their immediate value. This was one of the most revolutionary moments to ever occur in the US gold industry! Today, JM Bullion offers you t... Read More
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The Proof American Gold Eagle coin is the hottest gold collectible coin from the United States Mint. First released in 1986, the coins have been available from the US Mint in each year with Proof, burnished, and bullion versions. The Proof version has been one of the most successful versions of the collection because of its mirrored finish and gorgeous imagery. Today, JM B... Read More
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For the first time ever, the Proof American Gold Eagle Coin has a new design element. The new reverse design element on the Gold Eagle comes from Jennie Norris and was chosen from a collection of more than 30 possible designs to represent the bald eagle on these coins going forward. Today, 2021-W 1 oz Proof American Gold Eagle Coins are now available to you online from JM ... Read More
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The Proof American Gold Eagle is a beautiful specimen from the United States Mint that celebrates two of the most important emblems in American history. Introduced in 1986, the Proof Gold Eagle features the historic Lady Liberty design from Augustus Saint-Gaudens and a refreshed image of the bald eagle that was introduced in 2021. Right now, 2025 1 oz Proof American Gold E... Read More
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Any quantity available for $163.66 per oz over spot!
The American Gold Eagle coin is the nation’s official gold bullion offering and is available annually in both investment-grade and proof options. The proof coins come in the same four weights available in the bullion versions but were introduced over the cou... Read More
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The American Gold Eagle coin is the official gold bullion product of the United States. Struck annually by the United States Mint, these coins are available in bullion, proof, and burnished versions for investors and collectors alike to enjoy. Today, 4-Coin Pr... Read More
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The American Gold Eagle Series is one of the most well-known and critically acclaimed gold bullion coins in modern history. Issued in 1986, the Proof versions made their resounding introduction in 1988 with accessible four fractional weights. Today, JM Bullion offers you the 2008-W 4 Coin Proof American Gold Eagle Coin Set! Coin Highlights: Arrives to you in a disp... Read More
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The American Gold Eagle coin program debuted in 1986 in bullion and proof versions. This was the beginning of an iconic series that took the world by storm and became one of the most legendary American gold coin collections to...... Read More
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The American Gold Eagle coin is the official gold bullion product of the United States of America. Struck annually by the US Mint, these gorgeous coins are made available in bullion, proof, and burnished versions for both investors and collectors to add to their portfolios. Proof versions were first introduced in 1986 with the 1 oz size before three other fractional weight... Read More
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The official gold bullion coin of the United States of America happens to be no other than the best-selling and globally coveted Proof American Gold Eagle coins. With variations of the coins found in silver and platinum, Proof American Eagles remain one of the most prized hard assets for investors and collectors in search of high value. Today, JM Bullion offers you the 199... Read More
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There are a variety of major proof gold bullion coins in the gold market, but none of them have quite the reputation of the Proof American Gold Eagle collection. It was first issued in 1986 with resounding success and a lot of fanfare from US collectors and investors. Because we want to honor the 4th release of the famous collection, you can now own all four coin sizes of ... Read More
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Each year that the United States Mint releases its Proof American Gold Eagles, the four coins of the series are available to collectors for individual purchase with presentation packaging. The US Mint also ensures collectors have a chance to own all four coins in a single set with its four-coin box set. Today, 2021-W 4-Coin Proof American Gold Eagle Sets are available to y... Read More
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To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the American Gold Eagles’ debut in 1986, the United States Mint issued a special 3-coin set in 2006. The set featured a standard W-Proof American Gold Eagle along with two new coins not previously issued. The new Burnished American Gold Eagle, to be featured annually going forward, was included in the set along with a W-Reverse Proof ... Read More
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The US Mint introduced the American Gold Eagle Series in 1986. The collection initially featured BU and Proof specimens, with the proof series growing over time from 1986 to 1988. The widely popular Proof American Gold Eagle Coin remains t most popular collectible gold coin from the US Mint. Today, JM Bullion offers you the 2015-W 1/10 oz Proof American Gold Eagle Coin. ... Read More
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When it comes to the Proof American Gold Eagle Series, the smallest of these unique coins happens to be the 1/10 oz gold coin. As the last to be introduced in 1988, these miniature coins have one of the highest mintage figures out of the entire series. Shrewd coinage collectors can not keep their hands off this particular coin because of its beautiful designs and high dema... Read More
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The Proof American Gold Eagle Coin serves as the collectible counterpart to the nation’s official gold bullion coin. Compared to the standard BU Gold Eagles, Proof Gold Eagles are typically struck in much smaller quantities. During the mid-2010s, demand shifted as many buyers favored BU Gold Eagles over collectible versions, leading to reduced mintages for the Proof seri... Read More
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The Proof American Gold Eagle series has been a mainstay at the United States Mint since 1986, combining classic and modern imagery. Featuring Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ historic Lady Liberty on the obverse and an updated bald eagle design on the reverse, this series continues to appeal to collectors. Right now, 2025-W 1/10 oz Proof American Gold Eagle Coins are available f... Read More
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Proof American Gold Eagles have a fascinating history at the United States Mint. The Gold Eagle Series was introduced in 1986 and initially offered four BU gold coins and 1 proof gold coin. While fractional-ounce coins were available from the outset in the BU Series, proof coins were not offered in fractional ounces until 1987-1988. Right now, 2013-W 1/4 oz Proof American ... Read More
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With the release of the new Type 2 Proof American Gold Eagle Coins, the United States Mint has established strict limits on the quantity of the coins that will be produced. This applies, in particular, to the traditional packaging of the Proof Gold Eagles for individual sale. The 1/4 oz gold version of the coin has one of the higher mintages among the four coins, falling b... Read More
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The Proof American Gold Eagle series has been a key offering from the United States Mint since its introduction in 1986. With a design inspired by Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ Lady Liberty and an updated bald eagle portrait introduced in 2021, these coins celebrate American heritage. Now, 2025-W 1/4 oz Proof American Gold Eagle Coins are available to you online at JM Bullion.... Read More
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The Proof American Gold Eagle Coin is the collectible version of the nation’s official gold bullion coin. The Proof Gold Eagle often features much lower mintages than its BU counterparts, with the mid-2010s experiencing declining demand as buyers moved toward BU Gold Eagles over collectible pieces. Now, 2011-W 1/2 oz Proof American Gold Eagle Coins are available online a... Read More
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The Proof American Gold Eagle series from the United States Mint showcases two of the nation’s most recognizable symbols. Featuring Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ Lady Liberty on the obverse and an updated bald eagle design introduced in 2021 on the reverse, this series has been a staple for collectors since 1986. Today, the 2025-W 1/2 oz Proof American Gold Eagle Coin is ava... Read More
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The Proof American Gold Eagle series has been a cornerstone of the United States Mint’s annual offerings since its introduction in 1986. Featuring classic American imagery, each coin in the series showcases Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ depiction of Lady Liberty on the obverse and an updated bald eagle design introduced in 2021 on the reverse. The 4-coin set includes all fou... Read More
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Proof gold coins are valuable collector’s editions, not only because they carry the market value of gold, but also because their rare proof status makes them even more valuable. Stunning American Gold Eagle Proofs are a wonderful addition to any collection.
Proof coins were traditionally the first coins minted from a set, meant to check the dies of the coin and to archive the coins. Today, however, these proof gold coins are made specifically for collectors and a special minting technique is used to give them their glossy finish along with a high level of detail.
Proof Gold American Eagles are popular collectible gold coins by the United States Mint. First introduced in 1986, American Gold Eagles are offered in four sizes: one ounce, 1/2 ounce, 1/4 ounce, and 1/10 ounce. They contain the stated weight of gold in troy ounces and are alloyed with a small amount of silver and copper to give the coin more durability.
The obverse of the coin features Lady Liberty holding a torch and an olive branch and states the mint year. This design comes from the $20 Saint-Gaudens gold coin which was introduced in the early 20th century. On the back is a male eagle returning to a nest containing a female eagle and its hatchlings. The reverse also states the weight of the gold in troy ounces and the face value of the coin.
Since the 1986 introduction of the Proof American Gold Eagle, the United States Mint has featured the same design elements on the obverse and reverse. With the arrival of the 35th anniversary in 2021, the US Mint decided to move forward with a redesign of its reverse visuals. Both the Silver Eagle and Gold Eagle received new designs of the American bald eagle on the reverse of the coins, each one getting its own distinctive design element. Created by Jennie Norris, a member of the Artistic Infusion Program at the United States Mint, Ms. Norris created the following image:
Several differences exist between minting proofs and regular coins. The dies that strike the proof coins are treated with chemicals. Standard coins are struck with the dies only once. Proof coins, however, are struck twice or more, which doesn’t usually create any discernible doubling of the images, but does cause the detail on the coin to appear quite a bit sharper than an ordinary coin. Proof coins are also handled individually and with great care. Because of the way proof coins are minted, the detailing of the design takes on a frosted look, while the flat parts are almost mirror-like in their smoothness.
The 22-karat alloy which composes American Gold Eagles is known as crown gold, a high standard that hadn’t been used in gold coins since 1834. The U.S. Mint raised the standard from 90 percent gold to 91.67 percent specifically for the American Gold Eagle, setting it apart from other gold bullion coins.
Just like circulated and uncirculated coins, proof coins have their own scale of grading. Grading companies like the NCG or PCGS use the prefix PF or PR to denote proof grading, then assign a number denoting quality, which will be between 60 and 70 unless the proof coin has accidentally made it into circulation.
Depending on how well the proof Gold Eagle was made, handled, and stored, small imperfections on the coin can occur, which change the grade. A PF70 or PR70 is extremely rare and means there are no discernible imperfections caused in post-production, even when magnified at 5x.
Investors prefer graded coins because gold coins aren’t only worth the gold’s market price. Proof coins are worth more the higher their grade or rarity. Having a coin graded by a professional company ensures that any investor is getting exactly what they are looking for and is guaranteed a coin in the exact condition that the label states.
Proof coins are rarer than regular coins because the mints create fewer of them, which means mints sell them at a higher price than the same standard bullion coins. This gives them a high premium among collectors, whether or not they’ve been graded.
The number of proof coins minted each year is a major factor in determining the rarity of these coins. Certain years, like 1998, 2001, and 2002, had lower numbers of one-ounce Gold Eagle proofs minted than average, for example. Because proof coins are rare and specifically made to be collectible, the specific value of gold and the fluctuation in the gold market has less to do with the pricing than with uncirculated bullion coins.
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