The 1 oz coins are guaranteed by the U.S. government to contain the stated amount of actual gold weight in troy ounces. By law, the gold must come from sources in America, alloyed with silver and copper to produce a more wear-resistant coin.
The 22 kt gold alloy is an English standard traditionally referred to as crown gold. Crown gold alloys had not been used in U.S . coins since 1834, with the gold content having dropped since 1837 to a standard of 0.900 fine for U.S . gold coins. For American Gold Eagles the gold fraction was increased again to .9167 or (22 karat). It is authorized by the United States Congress and is backed by the United States Mint for weight and content.
The obverse design features a rendition of Augustus Saint-Gaudens' full length figure of Lady Liberty with flowing hair, holding a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left, with the Capitol building in the left background. The design is taken from the $20 Saint-Gaudens gold coin which was commissioned by Theodore Roosevelt to create coins like the ancient Greek and Roman coins.[1] The reverse design, by sculptor Miley Busiek, features a male eagle carrying an olive branch flying above a nest containing a female eagle and her hatchlings.
Only available for US orders for delivery to the US. Because the coins are not investment grade of .999 pure gold and higher, they are taxable in Canada.
*Coin(s) received may not be exactly as shown but are equal in value and quality. Year may vary.
Specifications
Country
USA
Mint
United States Mint
Origin
West Point, New York
Purity
.9167
Dimensions
Diameter: 32.7 mm
Average Thickness
2.87 mm
Legal Tender
US $ 50
Designer
Miley Busiek (obverse), Rendition of Augustus Saint-Gaudens Lady Liberty (reverse)
Obverse
Rendition of Augustus Saint-Gaudens Lady Liberty, the year minted and the word "LIBERTY"
Reverse
A male eagle carrying an olive branch flying above a nest containing a female eagle and hatchlings; the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA"; phrases "e pluribus unum" and "In God we trust". The weight and 50 dollars are also listed.
Packaging
1 coin
IRA Eligible
Yes
RSP Eligible
No
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