USA American Gold Eagle 2005

USA, West Point
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Rarity

Rare

Attributes of Coins

RegionUSA
Denomination10 dollars
Krause numberKM# 217
Mintage37,207
MetalGold 0.917
thickness1.83 mm
diameter22.5 mm
weight8.483 g
Obverse:
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Liberty
Creators:
Augustus Saint-Gaudens
ASG
LIBERTY
Reverse:
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Bird
Creators:
Miley Busiek (MB)
10 DOLLARS
¼ OZ. FINE GOLD
E PLURIBUS UNUM
IN GOD WE TRUST
MB JW
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 2005, the mintage of $10 proof gold eagles rose by over 8,000 pieces to some 37,207 coins. Quality continued to hold steady at just under 62% PF70UC. (6/2016)Read More