1/4 oz Gold American Eagle $10 coin

# 1/4 oz Gold American Eagle - Product Description

## **Premium American Gold at an Accessible Size**

The 1/4 oz Gold American Eagle combines the prestige of America's official gold bullion coin with an entry-level investment size perfect for new collectors and seasoned stackers alike. Minted by the U.S. Mint since 1986, this 22-karat gold coin contains exactly 0.25 troy ounces of pure gold content.

**Key Features:**

- **Purity:** 22-karat gold (91.67% gold, 8.33% copper/silver alloy for durability)

- **Weight:** 0.25 troy ounces of actual gold content

- **Diameter:** 22mm 

- **Thickness:** 1.83mm

- **Legal Tender:** $10 face value (backed by U.S. government)

**Design Excellence:**

- **Obverse:** Augustus Saint-Gaudens' iconic Liberty design from 1907

- **Reverse:** Miley Busiek's family of eagles symbolizing American strength

**Investment Benefits:**

- IRA eligible for retirement accounts

- Globally recognized and highly liquid

- Low premium over spot gold price

- Exempt from reportable transactions under current regulations

- Perfect fractional size for gift giving or dollar-cost averaging

**Condition:** Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) - freshly minted with original mint luster and no handling wear.