American Gold Eagles are the United States’ official gold bullion coin. They started being minted in 1986 authorized by Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985 and have been minted ever since. These coins are made of .9167 gold (otherwise known as 22 karat) mined only in the United States and come 1/10 oz., 1/4 oz., 1/2 oz., and 1 oz. denominations. The obverse of this coin has a picture of lady liberty and the reverse has a picture of an eagle flying above his nest.

The 1/10 oz. American Gold Eagle has a face value of $5 and it goes for about $120 USD.

The 1/4 oz. American Gold Eagle has a face value of $10 and it goes for about $300 USD.

The 1/2 oz. American Gold Eagle has a face value of $20 and it goes for about $560 USD.

The 1 oz. American Gold Eagle has a face value of $50 and it goes for about $1,110 USD.

WASHINGTON - Spring has returned and so has the United States Mint’s Spring Gift Catalog. Available by mail and online on April 18, the 2008 Spring Gift Catalog features the Presidential Coins, the American Eagle Coins and the Bald Eagle Commemorative Coins.