June 9, 1997 -
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Mint today announced that the American Eagle Gold Bullion Coin was the best selling gold investment coin in the world during the first quarter of 1997, according to a World Gold Council survey. “The reemergence...
June 27, 1997 -
Mint’s First Numbered Set & Popular 4–Coin Format Are History
July 10, 1997 -
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Mint today released preliminary sales figures for the Proof Platinum American Eagle Coins, highlighting the coins still available from the individual one ounce, half–ounce, quarter ounce and tenth ounce denominations. The Mint announced the sellouts...
September 4, 1997 -
World’s Number 1 Gold Bullion Coin Continues Dominance in 3rd Quarter
March 29, 2024 -
American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins are coins whose weight and purity are guaranteed by the United States Government. They’re also allowed in an IRA. Each coin contains a minimum of one troy ounce of 99.9% pure silver. The obverse design...
March 29, 2024 -
The U.S. Mint produces American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins in four weights: one ounce, half ounce, quarter ounce, and tenth ounce. The coins are 22-karat gold, plus small amounts of alloy. This creates harder coins that resist scratching and marring,...
November 25, 2022 -
As America’s first and only official platinum bullion coin, American Eagle Platinum Bullion Coins give investors an easy way to take advantage of platinum as a precious metal investment. Authorized by Congress in 1996 and first issued in 1997, these...
April 21, 2022 -
American Eagle Silver Proof Coins are collector versions of the official United States bullion coins and are only available in the one ounce size. American Eagle Silver Proof Coins are minted at the U.S. Mint at West Point and bear...
April 11, 2024 -
American Eagle Gold Proof Coins are collector versions of the official United States Mint bullion coins produced since 1986. They are available in four sizes: one ounce, one-half ounce, one-quarter ounce, and one-tenth ounce. All American Eagle Gold Proof Coins...
September 16, 2021 -
2017 marked the 20th anniversary of the American Eagle Platinum Proof Coin. The U.S. Mint produced its first legal tender platinum proof coin in 1997. Its $100 face value was the highest denomination for a U.S. coin. To commemorate this...
