1/2 oz American Gold Eagle Coin (2019)

The 2019 1/10 oz American Gold Eagle coin is backed and guaranteed by the United States government, making them a sound investment for precious metal collectors.

Crafted from a resilient 22-karat gold that resists scratching and marring, the American Gold Eagle 1/10 oz coin is renowned for its beauty as well as its adherence to exacting specifications of weight and purity.

This 1/10 oz gold coin has a face value of $5 USD, but the actual value is based on how much 1/10 of an ounce of gold is worth which is determined by the market. Simply multiply 0.10 by the current spot price of gold and you’ll see 1/10 ounce of gold is worth far more than its face value.

Because of the lower overall weight than other gold bullion coins, 1/10 oz Gold Eagles are a great choice for investors looking to buy gold coins that are highly movable. And, like all American Gold Eagle coins, the 1/10 oz size is exempt from 1099B Brokerage reporting requirements and make for a sound addition to any precious metal IRA.

In production since 1986, it didn’t take long for the American Gold Eagle coin to become the best-selling bullion coin worldwide. Popular because of its backing by the US government and liquidity, these coins are also highly sought after for their beauty. Based on designs originally commissioned by President Theodore Roosevelt, the American Gold Eagle was designed to rival the elegance of ancient coins.

The face of the American Gold Eagle features a male American eagle transporting a branch home to his nest where his mate and eaglets await him. The back of the coin depicts Lady Liberty. In her right hand, she holds high a torch meant to represent progress, while in her left she carries an olive branch to indicate peace and enlightenment.

American Gold Eagle 1/10 oz coins are sold in 50 coin tubes that are recognizable by their distinctive black tops. Each coin contains exactly one-tenth of an ounce of gold and has an overall weight of .1091 troy ounces.

The 2019 1 oz American Gold Eagle coin is guaranteed by the United States government as legal tender. Although it is marked with a face value of $50 USD, it is in fact valued at the current market price of its gold content, which is much higher. The American Gold Eagle coin is a popular choice for precious metal investors due to its beauty and its exacting craftsmanship.

American Eagle gold coins are minted exclusively from gold mined in the United States. The coins are comprised of 22 karat gold, which makes them durable and their stamp is guaranteed by the US government. They are exceedingly tradable and one of the most reliable investments. Furthermore, they are exempt from IRS 1099B Brokerage reporting, which make them a sound choice for a precious metal IRA.

The coins were brought back into production because of the Bullion Coin Act of 1985. The American Gold Eagle coin was first publically sold in 1986. They have quickly become the most popular bullion coin in the world and more than 12 million have been minted and sold.

Their design is based upon one originally commissioned by President Theodore Roosevelt in an attempt to equal the exquisiteness of Ancient Roman and Greek coins. One side features Lady Liberty with an olive branch and a torch in her hands, while the obverse side is stamped with a male eagle carrying home an olive branch to a waiting mate and eaglets. Renowned artists Miley Busiek and Augustus Saint-Gaudens crafted the designs.

The overall weight of a 1 oz American Gold Eagle coin is 1.0909 troy oz with one ounce of gold content.

Also available in fractional weights: 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/10 oz.