1 10 Gold Eagle Size
American gold eagle coins are the smallest commonly traded denomination of us gold coins.
1 10 gold eagle size. 2015 5 gold american eagle 1 10 oz gold brilliant uncirculated free shipping 269 00 2009 canada 1 10 oz gold maple leaf coin 24 k fine gold uncirculated sealed. Though small in size they are roughly equivalent to the size of a common us dime these coins carry significant value. We also carry gold eagle sets that come in various sizes. It is the smallest of the four american gold eagle coins and an easy and affordable way for many types of people with various budgets to enjoy all the benefits of collecting gold.
Gold eagle contains 1 10 oz. A gold eagle coin will include an additional alloy of 3 silver and 5 33 copper for a more wear resistant coin of 9167 purity. Gold coin to their portfolio. Mint s authorized 1 10th oz.
Here are some additional facts about the physical properties of each size weight of gold eagles. Obverse design of the 1 10 oz. American eagle gold coin size facts. The american gold eagle is an official gold bullion coin of the united states.
The gold used to produce these coins must come from mines in the united states by law. What is the size of the 1 10 oz. Authorized under the gold bullion coin act of 1985 it was first released by the united states mint in 1986. In the second year of issue the 1 2 ounce size was added.
Actual gold content of 1 10 troy oz. The one tenth ounce american gold eagle is the u s. The gold eagle is offered in 1 oz 1 2 oz 1 4 oz and 1 10 oz denominations. Tenth ounce american gold eagles have a 5 face value which is labeled on the reverse along with the united states motto as well as the declaration that each coin contains 1 10 oz fine gold.
Gold eagle the coin itself carries a classic design on its obverse augustus saint gauden s design from the 1907 double eagle. The popularity of these iconic american coins has only grown since their introduction in 1986. Gold eagle has a diameter of 16 5 mm and a thickness of 1 19 mm. 1 ounce gold eagles have a face value of 50 00 and contain 1 troy ounce of pure gold.
Of actual 22 karat u s. Proof coins were initially only available in the 1 ounce size. Because the term eagle also is the official united states designation for pre 1933 ten dollars gold coins the weight of the bullion coin is typically used when describing american gold eagles e g 1 2. Or 33 93 grams has a diameter of 32 70 millimeters and are 2 87 millimeters thick.
In the third year the remaining 1 4 and 1 10 ounce sizes were offered. This size coin is produced on an annual basis by the us mint. The 1 10 ounce gold eagles for sale are 16 5mm in diameter and each 1 10 oz gold eagle s weight is nearly 11 troy ounces total. The iconic american gold eagle american gold eagles come in various sizes from fractional sizes like 1 10 oz up to 1 oz the variety of sizes provides opportunities for investors of all sizes to add this classic u s.