American Eagle Bullion Coins
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Congressionally authorized American Eagle Bullion coins provide investors with a convenient and cost effective way to add a small amount of physical platinum, gold, or silver to their investment portfolios.
The American Eagle Bullion program was launched in 1986 with the sale of gold and silver bullion coins.
Platinum was added to the American Eagle Bullion family in 1997.
A bullion coin is a coin that is valued by its weight in a specific precious metal.
Unlike commemorative or numismatic coins valued by limited mintage, rarity, condition and age, bullion coins are purchased by investors seeking a simple and tangible means to own and invest in the gold, silver, and platinum markets.
American Eagle Gold and Platinum Bullion coins are available in four denominations:
one ounce, one-half ounce, one-quarter ounce, and one-tenth ounce while the silver bullion coin is only available in the one ounce size.
American Eagle Bullion Coins are not sold to the general public directly from the United States Mint.
Rather, they are available through a network of distributors.
American Eagle Proof Coins
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The U.S. Mint produces proof versions of the American Eagle Coins for Collectors.
The American Eagle Proof program was introduced in 1986 with the sale of gold and silver proof coins.
Platinum was added to the American Eagle Proof line-up in 1997.
The term "proof" refers to a specialized minting process that begins by manually feeding burnished coin blanks into presses fitted with special dies.
Each coin is struck multiple times so the softly frosted, yet detailed images seem to float above a mirror-like field.
After scrutiny by white gloved inspectors, each American Eagle Proof Coin is placed in a protective plastic capsule and mounted in a handsome satin-lined velvet presentation case.
An official Certificate of Authenticity accompanies each coin.
American Eagle Proof Coins sell at a fixed price and can be purchased directly from the United States Mint.
American Eagle Gold and
Platinum Proof Coins are available in the following options:
one ounce, one-half ounce, one-quarter ounce, one-tenth ounce and four coin set, which contains one coin of each denomination.
The American Eagle Silver Proof Coin is only available
in the one ounce size.
American Eagle Proof Coins can be purchased directly from the United States Mint by calling 1-800-USA-MINT or by visiting the
U.S. Mint Online Product Catalog.
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