They contain exactly one ounce of fine gold like the Gold Buffalo but Eagles are slightly heavier thanks to their alloyed composition, weighing in at 31.1035 grams. They've been minted from gold mined in the US in every year since, becoming one of the world’s most popular gold bullion coins.Īll one ounce Gold Eagles are made from 91.67% gold: the equivalent of 22 carats.
The first American Gold Eagles were struck by the United States Mint in 1986. One ounce bullion American Gold Eagles in our choice of year for our best price.