The 2024 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle Coin stands as a globally acclaimed gold coin, renowned for its beauty and symbolic representation of a time in America when gold held real monetary value. The American Gold Eagle Coin from the United States Mint continues to enjoy widespread popularity, offering a range of weights to cater to diverse preferences.

Key Features:

• Meticulously packaged coins are available individually in protective plastic flips or in special tubes containing 40 coins.
• This edition marks the 38th year of the American Gold Eagle Coin.
• Each Gold Eagle contains .999 fine gold and is presented in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition.
• Holds the status of legal tender in the United States.

Historical Significance:

The inception of the American Gold Eagle Coin in 1986 represents a significant milestone for the US Mint. In its debut year, the BU version uniquely featured all four weights—1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz gold. The proof fractional-ounce series followed in 1987 and 1988.

Design Evolution:

Originally designed with Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ iconic Lady Liberty and a family of bald eagles on the reverse, the Gold Eagle underwent a transformative design change in mid-2021. The new left-profile relief of the eagle’s head, introduced by Jennie Norris, brought a fresh perspective to the coin’s aesthetics.

Obverse Design:

Paying homage to the historic 1907 Lady Liberty design by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, the obverse depicts Liberty in full length, walking toward the viewer, holding a raised torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left.

Reverse Design:

The 2024 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle Coin showcases a striking image of the American bald eagle. Unveiled in mid-2021, the design captures the intense focus of the aerial predator, with the eagle’s head in left-profile relief fixated on the distance.

Availability:

Secure your 2024 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle Coin today, available for individual purchase in protective flips or in multiples of 40 with plastic tubes—all in Brilliant Uncirculated condition.

Order Information:

Contact us today at 888-928-3390 to place your order for American Gold Eagle coins! This coin is an ideal addition to your safe or a self-directed IRA.