Proof American Gold Eagle (1986)

American Gold Eagles are the gold proof coin used among investors across the world and was first introduced in 1986.

Triple struck by the Philadelphia Mint, proof gold coins are approved for IRA accounts. There is a numismatic value plus the bullion value. That creates a market value, which will continue to grow.

The United States Mint decided to copy the design of the $20 Saint-Gaudens gold coin for the obverse of its new Gold Eagle. This $20 coin was commissioned by Theodore Roosevelt in order to create coins similar to the ancient Greek and Roman coins. The date appears in Roman Numerals in the years from 1986-91 and has appeared in Arabic Numerals ever since. On the reverse the design captures a bald eagle.

Only gold mined in the United States is used in Gold Eagles coins. They are minted using 24-karat gold plus small amounts of alloy to garantee a minimum of scratching. The result is an overall composition of 22-karat gold. Each one-ounce American Eagle gold coin contains exactly one troy ounce of pure 24-karat gold. The alloy weight is extra. A one-ounce gold coin actually weighs 1.0909 troy ounces.

American Eagle proof gold coins are saleable at the market value almost anywhere in the world and anytime. In fact, since their inception in 1986, American Eagle gold coins have become the world’s preferred gold proof investment coin. Being slabbed and hologrammed, the coins are easily authenticated.

They are also eligible for IRAs. Unlike most gold bullion, American Gold Eagles are non-reportable the IRS by brokers. They offer complete financial privacy and the security of gold, one of the world oldest and most trusted assets.