American Gold Eagle 1/4 oz 2024

American Gold Eagle 1/4 oz 2024

Brilliant Uncirculated Condition

tThe American Gold Eagle 1/4 oz 2024 is a popular gold bullion choice worldwide. In 1986, the United States Mint introduced the American Gold Eagle series in four sizes (1 oz, ½ oz, ¼ oz and 1/10 oz). From 1986 through 1991 the US Mint dated these coins using Roman Numerals. Beginning in 1992 they have used traditional Arabic Numerals.

On the front of the coin is a depiction of Liberty taken from the famous $20 gold piece (1907-1933) designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens.

The back features a family of eagles and includes United States of America, E Pluribus Unum, In God We Trust, weight (1/4 oz fine gold) and its symbolic legal tender value ($25).

Because of its popularity the US Mint produces quantities of the American Gold Eagle 1/4 oz 2024 each year  and they all closely follow the price of gold.

Reasons for its popularity include: (1) The American Gold Eagle 1/4 oz 2024 appeals to a worldwide audience because of its low premium. It is also a popular choice for Individual Retirement Accounts. (2) The American Eagle is easy to buy and sell because dealers worldwide post daily buy and sell prices. (3) This popular gold bullion coin contains one quarter ounce of the gold so valuation is simple.  (4) The US Mint places 40 of these gold coins in a plastic tube which allows for easy storage. (5) This coin also has a following in the “survival” community. Those who want a real US gold legal tender coin of smaller denomination for daily needs in case of emergency.

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