Gold American Eagle coins are a series of collectable coins minted by U.S. Mint and issued by the federal government. The composition of the coin is 91.67% pure gold, with minor silver and copper content. This coin was originally released in the 1986 and has continued to this day. Augustus Saint-Gaudens designed the front image of the coin; the coin depicts an image of Lady Liberty holding an olive branch and a torch—two very patriotic symbols, and important to American culture.
On the reverse side of the coin, we see an eagle soaring above its nest, bringing an olive branch to its mate and hatchlings. The reverse image was designed by Miley Busiek. Besides the images, what makes this coin unique? It is a gold coin officially authorized by the U.S. government. It is guaranteed to have the exact amount of gold content. It comes in multiple sizes including one tenth of an ounce, one fourth of an ounce, one-half of an ounce and one ounce.