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
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
Investing In American Gold Eagle Proof Coins
With American Gold Eagle Proof Coins, you get a 22-karat gold mint with a W etched on its surface, proof that the West Point US Mint created them. The Gold Proof Eagles are distinguished primarily through this distinctive minting process. For the creation of the coins, burnished blank coins are pressed on specialized equipment. After that step, the coin is struck several times, so that a detailed image is created that appears frosted and elevated above the reflective remainder of the coin.The image on the Gold Proof Eagle floats over the shiny finish of the background nicely because of this unique method.
Every coin is placed under careful inspection, and once they are approved, the Gold Proof Eagles enter a sturdy case of plastic, then in a satin-lined presentation case complete with a Certificate of Authenticity to verify that it's genuine. Read more
