Gold American Eagle Proof 70 Coins

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Gold American Eagle Proof 70 Coins

When Congress passed the Bullion Coin Act of 1985, the U.S. Mint's first major project was the creation of the Gold American Eagle 1oz coin, made entirely from gold mined in the United States. Each year, the U.S. Treasury creates a regular "Mint State" version of the Gold Eagle made for bullion market speculation and circulation, as well as an Investment Grade "Proof" version of the coin, designed for serious medium- and long-term precious metals investors.

Mint State "bullion" coins, including the Gold American Eagle, are priced according to the fluctuations of the Commodities Exchange (COMEX) Index and are available for purchase through our online store. Due to the extreme limits of inventory and high investor demand, Gold Eagle Proof 70 coins are available for acquisition exclusively through our Private Client Services Division.

For the sake of comparison, the value of the Gold Eagle bullion coin has increased roughly 50% since September 2009. Gold Eagle Proof 70 coins have increased an average of approximately 91% over that same time period.

Historical Past & Bright Future Ahead

Mintage Year

Total Mintage

Proof 70 Sets

2012

TBD

753

2011

251,000

1,199

2010

43,826

1,657

2008

99,832

640

2007

200,577

1,979

2006-A

102,908

1,694

2006

164,818

1,995

2005

156,029

1,042

2004

119,515

604

2003

126,933

727

2002

124,251

630

2001

110,938

500

2000

151,042

534

1999

144,699

328

Mintage Year

Total Mintage

Proof 70 Sets

1998

120,158

398

1997

119,160

453

1996

166,477

477

1995

201,949

635

1994

202,279

534

1993

170,612

97

1992

196,945

394

1991

224,709

582

1990

276,060

179

1989

238,185

331

1988

405,570

551

1987

290,896

558

1986

446,290

1,129

Source: Mintage figures provided by the United States Mint. "Proof 70 Sets" indicates the maximum possible population of perfect condition sets for the year given (NGC, January 2013).

Gold Coins for True Investors

Gold Eagle Proofs that have been independently tested and certified in "museum quality" condition are considered "Investment Grade Coins" due to their rarity and premium value over the standard issue coins, much like the difference between a "common stock" and a "preferred stock."

As such, their value is not directly tied to the fluctuations in the market price of gold (also known as the "spot price"). Due to ever-increasing demand and a fixed supply, the value for these coins is more stable over time and the investment performance has out-paced gold bullion for many years. That's why the U.S. Gold Bureau recommends Investment Grade Coins as a long-term store of value, helping to protect your financial portfolio from dips in the bullion market and turbulent economic times like we are experiencing now, while setting you up for significant appreciation over time.

Investors select these coins for their rarity and market demand, which preserves their value, even when the commodities market fluctuates. The value and price of these coins is driven by their rarity, tracked as the "Proof 70 population," which indicates how many of these coins are in existence in the world. The lower the population, the higher the value. Serious investors work to assemble deep portfolios of these coins, accumulating a coin set from each year of mintage, plus multiple sets of the most prized years, when possible.

These sets are acquired by our company through estate sales, private auctions, seized bank vaults, buy-backs from past clients locking in their return, national coin shows, and through the local rare coin dealer network. Clients of our Private Client Services Division have the first opportunity to acquire these sets before they are made available to the general public.

The Date Run Collection:
The Ultimate Gold Eagle Investment

This limited opportunity is available for the discerning client that knows that a complete Date Run of Gold American Eagle Proof 70 coins is the rarest of the rare. This is truly the Holy Grail for Gold Eagle investors, who realize that in coin investing, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

The Gold American Eagle Date Run includes a coin representing each denomination, for each year of mintage. This includes the 1oz for 1986, the 1oz and 1/2oz for 1987, and the 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz and 1oz coin for each year from 1988 to the present date (except for 2009, when no Gold Eagle Proofs were minted), making it the ultimate Gold American Eagle Collection.

If you are looking for a place to protect and grow a portion of your financial portfolio, protecting it from the rollercoaster of the stock market and the manipulation and uncertainty of the gold bullion commodity market, this Date Run portfolio represents a stable and secure addition to your asset mix. Call your Precious Metals Specialist or our Private Client Services Division today at (800) 219-2359 and learn how the addition of this entire date run can assist you in accomplishing your financial goals.

Gold Eagle Coin Facts

There are many times fewer proofs than mint state coins minted each year and only a very small percentage of those coins receive a perfect Proof 70 certification, which guarantees their condition for the life of the coin. These are the most prized coins for serious investors, who value the coins for their extreme rarity and benefit from the increasing demand for the coins, which drives the yearly investment performance numbers.

The front of the Gold American Eagle coins features a design that is inspired by the original $20 Gold Double Eagle, designed by Augustus Saint Gaudens and minted from 1907 to 1933.

In 1986, the first year of issue for the Gold Eagle, the Mint only made a 1oz coin, with a $50 face value. In 1987, the Mint also produced a 1/2oz coin with a face value of $25. Each subsequent year, the Mint has produced the Gold Eagle in 4 sizes: 1oz, 1/2oz, 1/4oz ($10 face) and 1/10 oz ($5 face).

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United States Gold Bureau is a private distributor of Gold, Silver & Platinum coins from the U.S. Mint and is not affiliated with the U.S. Government. Information on this web site is intended for educational purpose only and is not to be used as investment advice or a recommendation to buy sell or trade any asset that requires a licensed broker. As with all investments there is risk and the past performance of a particular asset class does not guarantee any future performance. The United States Gold Bureau, principals and representatives do not guarantee to clients that they will realize a profit or guarantee that losses may not be incurred as a result of following its coin collecting recommendations, or upon liquidation of coins bought from the U.S. Gold Bureau. All content and images are owned by USGB and may not be reproduced without written authorization. Copyright 2013.

 

 

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