Gold Eagle history

Most Western nations refused to endorse the racial segregation of the African nation by purchasing gold coinage, and as a result, Krugerrands were not globally accepted. It was not until 1967 that the world’s first one-ounce gold bullion coin was produced by the South African government.

Congress had been petitioning for the return of a gold American coin since 1981, so with the passing of the act, the Gold American Eagle was the favorite for mint production.

Over the years, certain Gold Eagle coins have emerged as key or semi-key dates with the American Gold Eagle bullion series – including in particular the 1991 $25 half-ounce Gold Eagle coin with the lowest mintage of the series at 24,100.

Gold Eagle Co is proud to be a Legacy Partner of the USLMRA and to perpetuate the community of mechanics, adventurers, and gear heads we’ve cultivated since 1992.

The 2006-W $50 Reverse Proof Gold Eagle coin with 9,996 minted has maintained a solid premium since it was released in the 20th-anniversary three-coin set originally issued for $2,600.

The 2008-W $10 Gold Eagle coin with 8,883 made is also popular and currently brings $800 raw and $1,500 in MS70.

On June 1, 2009, Gold Eagle Company. launched Cool Rides Online, a virtual community of car enthusiasts who were encouraged to “Show Up and Show Off”

In the past, certain dates like the 2012 coins temporarily were worth more when they became the lowest mintage coins at the time.

Last week, the United States Mint released a collectable version of the 2014 American Eagle Gold Coin: the American Eagle One Ounce Gold Uncirculated Coin.

Among the Burnished gold coins, the lowest mintage is the 2017-W $50 Gold Eagle coin with 5,800 sold that sells for $3,000 today in MS70.

28 May 2019 | Categories: Gold, Coins

Starting in 2021 the bullion coins will feature a new reverse design of an eagle that will soon be announced.