USA American Gold Eagle 1989
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 25 dollars |
| Krause number | KM# 218 |
| Mintage | 44,264 |
| Metal | Gold 0.917 |
| thickness | 2.15 mm |
| diameter | 27 mm |
| weight | 16.966 g |
Obverse:
Liberty
Creators:
Augustus Saint-Gaudens (ASG)
ASG
LIBERTY
Reverse:
Bird
Creators:
Miley Busiek (MB), Sherl Joseph Winter (JW)
1/2 OZ. FINE GOLD
25 DOLLARS
E PLURIBUS UNUM
IN GOD WE TRUST
JW
MB
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
First struck in 1986, Gold Eagles are one of the world's most popular ways to buy gold. The coins are available in 1/10oz, 1/4oz, 1/2oz, and 1oz sizes, with face values of $5, $10, $25, and $50, respectively. In 1989, the mintage of $25 proof gold eagles once again dropped to just under 45,000 coins; a drop of just over 40%. Quality held stead this year at just over 20% grading PF70UC. (6/2016)Read More
