Among the most widely traded and sought after gold bullion in the world, the ½ oz gold American Eagle coin continues to be in high demand for both bullion investors and coins collectors alike.
These ½ oz gold coins allow investors to maximize their potential return by obtaining gold at a lower price as compared to the current year eagle coin.
The American Gold Eagles was first produced by the US Government in 1986 as a result of the Gold Bullion Act of 1985. The 1 oz dates of our choice American Gold Eagle coins are mined solely in the United States with a purity of 22 karat or 91.67% purity containing 1/2 troy ounce of pure gold and measuring 27mm in diameter.
The American Gold Eagle has 46 stars on the obverse/front side which represent the number of states in the Union in 1907 which also features the Gold Eagle design taken from the classic gold double eagle coins designed by Augustus Saint Gaudens. The reverse/back side of the coins features a eagles nest with inscriptions included.
American Gold Eagles Are IRA Eligible
The dates of our choice 1/2 oz American Gold Eagles are IRA eligible. For more information on precious metals IRAs, please visit our IRA Page: Precious Metal IRA
Weight and Dimensions
- IRA Eligible: Yes
- Year: 2012
- Grade: Brilliant Uncirculated
- Denomination: $25 USD
- Composition: 22-Karat (91.67% Gold, 3% Silver, 5.33% Copper)
- Gold Content: .50 Troy Oz.
- Mint: US Mint
- Weight: 0.5454 Troy Oz. (16.965 g)
- Diameter: 27 mm
- Thickness: 2.15 mm
Other Considerations
As determined by the stock on hand, the dates of our choice 1/2 ounce American Gold Eagles will be dates of our choosing ranging from 1986-2012.