There are many options to choose from when you are starting a gold coin collection, but American Eagle gold coins are the ideal choice for the smart bullion collector who is not only looking for a gorgeous keepsake but also a savvy investment. Each of the American Eagle gold coins is available in a one ounce denomination as well as a half ounce, quarter ounce and a tenth ounce.
It is even possible to purchase an American Eagle gold bullion proof set that contains all four examples of the coins in the various weights. The different weights of the coins represent different face values. The one ounce coin has a face value of fifty dollars, while the half ounce coin has a twenty-five dollar face value. The subsequent coins also have different face values. The quarter ounce coin, for example, has a face value of ten dollars and the one-tenth ounce coin has a five dollar face value.