WHEN YOU DECIDE TO INVEST
IN GOLD, CHOOSE AMERICAN
EAGLE GOLD BULLION COINS
FROM THE UNITED STATES MINT.
Founded in 1792, the United States Mint is
AMERICAN EAGLE
GOLD BULLION COINS
WHEN YOU DECIDE TO INVEST IN GOLD,
CHOOSE EAGLES FIRST.
Gold has been mankind’s obsession since
the dawn of civilization. Used as money in
China more than 3,000 years ago, gold was
a bureau of the Department of the Treasury.
first coined by the Romans in 50 B.C.
The official mint of the U.S. government, it
America’s first gold coins — the original
makes the Nation’s circulating legal-tender
Eagles — were produced by the three-year-
coinage, and it is regarded worldwide for its
meticulous craftsmanship.
old United States Mint in 1795. Today,
gold coins are not found in general circulation.
The United States Mint also produces proof,
Instead, they are often found in investment
uncirculated and commemorative coins;
portfolios.
Congressional Gold Medals; and silver, gold
and platinum bullion coins. American Eagle
When you invest in gold, choose the
Gold Bullion Coins are minted at the United
bullion coins that feature the very symbol
States Mint at West Point, New York.
of our Nation’s freedom — the American
When you decide to invest, choose an
Eagle. Choose American Eagle Gold
American tradition. A portfolio diversifier.
Bullion Coins from the United States
A great gift or reward. Invest in American
Mint — among the world’s leading gold
Eagle Gold Bullion Coins. Choose Eagles first.
bullion coins.
Investing in American Eagle Gold Bullion
Coins increases your portfolio’s diversity.
They bring balance, because their value
often moves independently of stocks and
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bonds. They offer liquidity, meaning they
are easy to buy and sell. These bullion coins
are tangible investments whose beauty and
artistry you can literally enjoy in the palm
of your hand. Available in four denominations,
they sell at a variety of prices — smaller sizes
also make affordable, thoughtful gifts.
AMERICAN EAGLE GOLD
BULLION COINS
Authorized by Congress in 1985 and first minted
in 1986, American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins
are minted according to the durable, 22-karat
standard for circulating gold coinage. Each coin
contains its full, stated weight of pure gold, which
by law, must be taken from newly mined sources
in the U.S. The balance consists of silver and
copper, added to increase the coin’s durability and
to help resist scratching and marring. American
Eagle Gold Bullion Coins are rich in history, too.
The obverse is based on world-renowned
American sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens’
design for the prized 1907 $20 gold
coin. The reverse pictures a family of eagles,
symbolizing family tradition and unity.
GOVERNMENT GUARANTEE
PORTFOLIO DIVERSIFICATION
Many investment experts believe that adding
gold to your portfolio may improve its
performance. That is because the forces that
determine gold prices usually differ from,
and in many cases counter, the forces that
determine the price of many financial assets.
Investment advisors often suggest that this
relationship may help to reduce portfolio
volatility. American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins
are the easy, convenient and affordable way to
add gold to your portfolio.
EASY TO BUY AND SELL
One measure of an investment is liquidity:
How easily can it be converted to cash?
American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins, with their
unique U.S. government backing, may be sold
for cash at many coin and precious metals
dealers worldwide. They are also legal tender.
Their face values are symbolic, because gold’s
market price — which is reported in the
market pages and Web sites of major
newspapers — has historically been higher.
Buy American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins at
major coin and precious metals dealers, as well
as many brokerage houses and participating
banks. They sell at prevailing gold market
prices, plus a small premium to cover coinage
and distribution costs.
American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins are one of the
United States’ only official investmentgrade gold bullion coins. Their
weight, content and purity are
guaranteed by the U.S. government.
American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins
are welcome in major investment
markets worldwide. You can even
include them in an Individual
Retirement Account (IRA).
One Ounce
Gold Obverse
(Common Obverse)
American Eagle
Gold Bullion
Coin Specifications
One Ounce
Gold Reverse
Content
Gold - 1 Troy Ounce
31.104 grams
Weight
1.0909 Troy Ounces
33.931 grams
Diameter
1.287"
32.70 mm
Thickness
0.113"
2.87 mm
One-Half Ounce
Gold Reverse
Content
Gold - .500 Troy Ounce
15.552 grams
Weight
0.5455 Troy Ounce
16.966 grams
Diameter
1.063"
27.00 mm
Thickness
0.085"
2.15 mm
One-Quarter Ounce
Gold Reverse
Content
Gold - 0.250 Troy Ounce
7.776 grams
Weight
0.2727 Troy Ounce
8.483 grams
Diameter
0.866"
22.00 mm
Thickness
0.070"
1.78 mm
One-Tenth Ounce
Gold Reverse
Content
Coins shown throughout are not actual size.
Gold - 0.100 Troy Ounce
3.110 grams
Weight
0.1091 Troy Ounce
3.393 grams
Diameter
0.650"
16.50 mm
Thickness
0.049"
1.26 mm