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American Eagle Gold Proof Coin for Collectors |
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American Eagle Gold Proof Coins are collector versions of the official United States Mint bullion coins and are available in four sizes—one ounce, one-half ounce, one-quarter ounce, and one-tenth ounce sizes as well as a four-coin proof set, which contains one coin in each denomination. The American Eagle Gold Proof Coins have a limited mintage and are minted at the United States Mint at West Point bearing the "W" mint mark. Coin Design The American Eagle Gold Coin's 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. 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. Size, Content, Weight and U.S. Government Backing All American Eagle Gold Proof Coins are legal-tender and contain 91.67% (22 kt) gold. The gold weight, and diameter will vary with each coin denomination, as specified below. Each coin is backed by the U.S. Government for weight and content.
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