The American Gold Eagle is the official gold bullion coin of the United States. This 1/10 troy ounce coin contains 3.11 grams of pure gold. Its total weight is 3.39 grams due to the addition of small amounts of silver and copper. This alloy makes the coin more durable and less susceptible to scratches than 24-karat gold coins. Because the American Eagle contains exactly 1/10 troy ounce of gold, its value is comparable to 24-karat coins of the same weight, such as the Maple Leaf or Philharmoniker.
The 1/10 troy ounce American Eagle is highly popular worldwide thanks to the strict quality controls of the United States Mint. Founded in 1792, the Mint first issued the American Eagle in 1986. Due to its excellent reputation and recognisable design, the coin is widely appreciated both inside and outside the United States. The coins in this offering are market-sourced and originate from various years between 1986 and 2024.
The United States Mint is one of the most respected mints in the world and is known for its consistently high quality. In addition to bullion coins, it produces circulating coins, commemorative issues and official government medals.
The American Eagle 1/10 troy ounce gold coin has a fineness of 916.7 (22 karats) and contains 3.11 grams of fine gold. The alloy consists of 91.67% gold, 3% silver and 5.33% copper, giving the coin a warm reddish tone and improved durability.
The obverse features “Lady Liberty” holding a torch in her right hand (freedom) and an olive branch in her left hand (peace). The year of issue is also displayed. The design is based on the historic Saint-Gaudens coins.
The reverse traditionally shows a bald eagle flying toward its nest, designed by Miley Busiek. Since 2021, however, the coin features a redesigned reverse: a close-up portrait of an eagle created by Jennie Norris. Lady Liberty remains on the obverse in a refined version. Both designs display the weight (1/10 troy ounce) and the face value of 5 dollars. The coin is legal tender in the United States.
The United States Mint operates six facilities, with its headquarters in Washington D.C. Several locations offer guided tours for visitors interested in the minting process.
Would you like to sell gold coins? Holland Gold offers a buyback guarantee on this coin. We also purchase coins not originally bought from us. On our website, under ‘sell to us’, you can find the current buyback price.
| Fine weight | 1/10 Troy Ounce (3,1 Gram) |
| Total weight | 3.39 Gram |
| Dimensions | Ø 16.5 mm x 1.26 mm |
| Purity / Content | 916,7/1000 - 22 Carats |
| Year of issue | 2023 |
| Condition | New |
| Country of Origin | United States of America |
| Mint House | The United States Mint |
| Packaging | Soft plastic coin capsule |
| Safety features | No |
| Legal tender | Yes |
| Face value | 5 U.S. dollars |
| Tax (VAT) | Exempt from VAT |
| Insured shipment possible | Yes, at a location of your choice |
| Pick-up available | Yes, in Alkmaar or Rotterdam |
| Storage possible | Yes, in the Netherlands |