The American Gold Eagle Proof Coin

May 1, 2010 · Posted in Collecting Proof Gold Eagles · Comment

Proof coins are collector versions of official U.S. Mint coins, such as the American Eagle Gold Proof Coin, which comes in a four-coin proof set or as individual coins in four different sizes including the 1-ounce coin, the one-half ounce coin, the one-quarter ounce coin and the one-tenth coin denominations. These special proof coins are minted to a mirror-like finish using special polished dyes, giving the coin a very highly detailed result that allows collectors to see every detail of the coin's images very clearly. These coins are created especially to be collected and are never circulated. The first minted proofs in the United States were made available in 1986, however not all of the four sizes were made available every year. The specialized American Eagle Gold Proof Coins are created in limited quantities and are minted at the West Point location of the U.S. Mint, which is why they display a "W" mint mark. Read more