The American Gold Eagle Proof Coin
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
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American Proof Gold Eagles: An Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Investment
Proof American Gold Eagle Coins are not only an investment, but also a work of art with lovely designs and great details in their display. The obverse design of this 22-karat coin is a tribute to Augustus Saint Gaudens, and is appreciated both coin collectors and artists.
The process used to create these lovely proof editions begins with burnished coin blanks being manually fed into presses that are fitted with special dies, creating the collector's editions. The coins are then struck multiple times, creating a detailed, softly frosted image that seemingly floats above the reflective field. Read more
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Collecting American Proof Gold Eagles
The American Gold Eagle Coin was the first gold bullion coin to be issued by the United States Mint. American Gold Eagles a design by the famous sculptor Augustus Saint Guadens'. Beginning production in 1986, they were made available in the standard bullion version and also a collector's proof version. Gold Eagles have been issued in collectible proof versions since the beginning of the series. In it's first year of production, a one ounce proof gold eagle was produced, while in the following year, a one-half ounce proof coin version was made available.
Due to the popularity of the one-ounce and half-ounce versions, beginning in 1988 the U.S. Mint made the coins available in all four denominations: one-ounce, one-half ounce, one-quarter ounce and one-tenth ounce. Between 2006 and 2008, special collectible uncirculated versions of the coin were also issued in one of each denomination.
Sets containing all four denominations are a popular way of purchasing these proof editions, while many sellers also sell the coins individually.
American Gold Eagle Proof Coins undergo a unique minting process using specialized dies. Lustrous coin blanks are fed individually into the coin press at the United States Mint where they are struck multiple times to guarantee a detailed coin image, which appears softly frosted over a mirror-like background.
Many Gold Eagle Proof Coins come shipped in a special presentation case with an official United States Mint Certificate of Authority. This certificate is the U.S. Mint's guarantee of each coin's gold content, weight, and purity.
Proof Gold Eagles are highly-prized by both collectors and investors and make a wonderful addition to any diversified portfolio.
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