Posted on January 21, 2010.
American Eagle Gold Proof Sets - a Golden Gorgeous Keepsake American Eagle Gold Proof Sets are perfect for the collector of gold who considers owning a beautiful memory version of the Eagle Bullion coin Gold American. Each American Eagle Gold Bullion Proof 4 series of magnificent pieces contain a one ounce, half ounce, quarter ounce and 1/10th ounce coin evidence.
Just the Facts
(1). Each coin in the American Eagle Gold Bullion Proof Four set of parts is considered legal.
(2). Each piece is composed of 91.67% gold (22 carat).
(3.) The content and weight of each proof coin gold is actually supported by the Government of the United States.
(4.) Each American Eagle Gold Proof Set is available in limited quantities. In 2008, Gold Eagle Proof Set has a production limit of only 35,000.
(5.) The four coins in each series has shown a different nominal value, a measure of gold content and weight.
Design
The coin American Gold Eagle is a true masterpiece. The front of the room, or the obverse, the window of a provision of Augustus Saint-Gaudens tall figure, full of Art Nouveau style, with long hair free. In his right hand, Liberty carries a torch and in his left, an olive branch. The design featured on the back of the room, or vice versa, was created by sculptor Miley Busiek. Here, a male eagle can be seen wearing an olive branch and flying high above an eagle and female newborns in their nest.
Each piece is different
One (1) ounce coin has a face value of fifty dollars. It measures 1.287 inches in diameter, contains one troy ounce of gold and has a weight of 1.0909 ounces troy.
Half (½) coin has a value oz ninety five dollars face. It measures 1.063 inches in diameter, contained ounces of gold and 0.5000troy has a weight of 0.5455 ounces troy.
One quarter (¼) oz coin has a face value of ten dollars. It measures 0.866 inches in diameter, contains 0.2500 ounces troy of gold and has a weight of 0.2727 ounces troy.
The tenth (1/10th) oz coin has a face value of five dollars. It measures 0.650 inches in diameter, contains 0.1000 ounces troy of gold and has a weight of 0.1091 ounces troy
Why buy a proof
I think it's worth paying the extra cost to invest in the proof version as opposed to the regular bullion. Proof coins will increase in value over the general rise in gold prices, because they have a smaller circulation and special appeal for collectors. The American Eagle Gold Proof is an impressive piece to see. The technique used to special treatment creates a proof coin which has a very attractive, handsome, imposing look.
Where to buy
You can choose to purchase the 2008 American Eagle Gold Proof Set Mint U.S.. Collectors looking to add provisions in earlier date of collection should do a little research.
Many of the older, hard to find sets can be found for sale online via the online auction site, eBay. Ebay is very cost effective and convenient way to obtain sets of evidence. Before buying any gold American Eagle Proof Set, make sure the seller is reputable and has a history of positive feedback.