Specifications. Composition is 91.67% gold, 3% silver, balance copper with a reeded edge. Weight and diameter differs between the one, half, quarter, and tenth ounce sizes. The one ounce coin, $50 face value, is 1.287 inches (32.70 mm) in diameter, contains one gold troy ounce and weighs 1.0909 troy ounces (33.931 g).

This gold coin contains 1.00 troy ounces of bullion. Based on the metal content and weight, the intrinsic melt value of one 1 oz American Gold Eagle is $1933.50 based on today's gold spot price.

The American Gold Eagle is an official gold bullion coin of the United States. Authorized under the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985, it was first released by the United States Mint in 1986.

American Gold Eagles feature the mint mark on the obverse of the coin directly under the year to the right. The American Gold Eagle is offered in a variety of sizes, making it popular amongst collectors who are seeking to add Gold Eagles to their collection.

The coin's obverse depicts the full-length figure of Lady Liberty. Her hair is flowing and she holds in her right hand a torch. In her left hand, she holds an olive branch, a traditional symbol of peace. The Capitol Building, home to the United States Congress, can also be seen in the background to the left.

Gold American Buffalo bullion was introduced by the U.S. Mint on June 22, 2006, and this was the first time that the United States Government minted pure 24 karat gold coins for the public. The coin has a legal tender value of $50.

Gold Eagles, a more mint type of gold coin, have become increasingly popular due to their weight and superior craftsmanship, resulting in the mint of cash commanding a higher price than the gold spot price.

The 1933 Saint Gaudens Gold Eagle is the most expensive gold coin in the history of the world. The coin bears an obverse depiction of Walking Liberty.

Beyond its gold content and government backing, the American Eagle Gold Coin carries a numismatic premium - a value assigned to it due to its rarity, historical significance, and appeal to collectors.

A mint refers to a manufacturing facility that produces coins that are used as a nation's currency. National currencies are generally minted by a country's central bank or through an independent mint with authorization from the central bank.

Mint marks are letters that identify where a coin was made. They hold the maker responsible for the quality of a coin. When the U.S. used precious metals such as gold and silver to make circulating coins, a commission evaluated the metal compositions and quality of coins from each of the Mint facilities.

The design on the reverse (tails) is from the Presidential Seal. It shows an eagle holding an olive branch in its left talon and 13 arrows in its right. In front of the eagle is a shield. A ring of 50 stars surrounds the design.