The gold bullion coins that are backed for purity by the treasuries of major nations are among the most desirable among collectors. Where treasuries are concerned, there is none larger than United States Treasury. The US mints American Eagle gold coins. These coins are 22 karat gold and designed with striking art on both the obverse and the reverse sides. The coins come in several denominations, though their bullion value is much higher than their face value.
American Eagle Gold coins are available in denominations of $5, $10, $25 and $50. The weight of these coins is 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz and 1 oz, respectively. The 22 karat gold is a standard for gold coins. The actual alloy used in the American Eagle series consists of 91.67% gold, 3% silver and 5.33% copper. The coins provide an excellent way to store wealth in a compact and easily-transportable form. While these coins may be worth a lot in terms of bullion, their collectability makes them an excellent vehicle for a long-term investment, or even an heirloom.
American Eagle gold coins were first minted in 1986. Minting continues to this day. These coins have some design variations, depending upon when they were minted. Prior to the year 1992, these coins had Roman numerals on them, which indicated the date. The designs on these coins are incredibly sharp and the detail is very attractive. These are among the most popular gold bullion coins available on the market.