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Many people love the look of the American Gold Eagle coins that are available from the United States Mint. Some simply collect them while others seek them out because they're a great investment. Coming out starting in 1986 after Congress passed a bill to have these official gold bullion coins created in 1985.

Many people love the look of the American Gold Eagle coins that are available from the United States Mint. Some simply collect them while others seek them out because they're a great investment. Coming out starting in 1986 after Congress passed a bill to have these official gold bullion coins created in 1985.

For collectors and others who choose to invest in gold, the American Gold Eagle coin is a great way to add value to your portfolio. First released back in the 1980s, it's the official gold bullion coin. There are four different coins that are offered, the one tenth oz, one quarter oz, half oz, and the 1 oz coins. Each has a different amount of gold weight and is offered to the public to purchase.

One side of the American Gold Eagle coins have Lady Liberty as done by Augustus Saint-Gaudens'. A lovely picture that shows her hair flowing, holding the torch in one hand and an olive branch in the other. While on the other side is the American gold eagle flying holding an olive branch, over a nest that shows a female and babies. This was taken from a design done by Miley Busiek.

These American Gold Eagle coins normally run about equal to the value of the gold that is in their content. In March of 2009 the coins values were the following, the $5 is worth $130, and the $10 coin is worth $275. While the $25 coin is worth $550, and finally the $50 is worth $1, 000.

These coins will normally be produced in the West Point Mint located in West Point, New York. The coins are made of 91. 67% American gold at 22 karats, 3% silver, and 5. 33% copper. Price depends on content of gold not face value.

Measurements for each coin are as follows, the one tenth troy ounce coin will measure 16. 50 mm diameter, and have a thickness of 1. 19 mm, and weigh 3. 393 grams. While a quarter troy ounce coins is going to weigh 8. 483 grams, measure 22 mm in diameter and be 1. 83 mm thick. Half troy ounce coins will be 2. 24 mm thick, measure 27 mm in diameter and weigh16. 965 grams. And the last American Gold Eagle coin is the one troy ounce that measures 32. 70 for diameter, is 2. 24 mm thick, and will weigh 33. 93 grams.

Investing in highly-regarded American Gold Eagle Coins are a great idea if you are considering adding physical gold to your portfolio. Also, as a consideration to future generations, you can always pass them down to your kids as they get older.