Gold Coins For Sale

American Eagle gold coins for sale are being sought after by investor and collector alike in these times of economic uncertainty. With inflation looming, a huge federal deficit spelling disaster for the United States and a volatile stock market, many are looking for alternative investments than the ones that have been failing since the bailouts of Wall Street starting back in September of 2008.

The American Eagle is based on the design of the St Gaudens Double Eagle orignally minted starting back in 1907. This beautiful coin features walking liberty on the obverse side and an eagle flying into its nest on the reverse side. The reverse is different than the original design, but the obverse is essentially the same.

The current American Eagle coin has a $50 face value and contain 1 ounce of 22 karat gold. They are not considered a true bullion coin, only those that are 24 karat or .9999 percent pure are considered bullion, but many treat them as gold bullion. These coins were first minted back in 1986 and the first issue of these coins are currently the most valuable or have the highest numismatic value above the value of the gold they contain.

These coins are very popular amongst collectors and investors and at one time earlier this year (2009) there was such a demand for the 2009 issue of the American Eagle the US Mint had to suspend sales of them. This was probably due in major part to the sad state of the US economy and investors expecting certain disaster. No one really knows when that’s going to happen, but those that want to protect their wealth are getting prepared by putting their money in gold.

If you are concerned about your money and what’s happening in finance, on Wall Street today and of course in the halls of our completely inept congress and President Obama, maybe you should be seeing out some American Eagle gold coins for sale. You might be glad you did.

One of the most popular gold coins for sale today is the $20 face value St Gaudens double eagle designed by Augustus St Gaudens back in 1907. The coin was minted from the years 1907 to 1933 and with its depiction of walking liberty on the obverse and an American bald eagle on the reverse, some consider this coin to be the most beautiful coin ever minted.

One of the more unique things about this coins is that it has the distinction of one issue being the most valuable coin in the world. Back in July of 2002 a 1933 gold double eagle went on the auction block and brought a record $7.6 million. The reason this one coin is so valuable is because it is the only copy of a 1933 double eagle that is allowed to be in circulation. It is truly a unique coin since there is no other copy of it that is legally saleable anywhere in the world.

While the St Gaudens gold coins are considered to be the most beautiful coins in existence unfortunately, Augustus was never able to see the two coins he designed for the United States be put into circulation. St Gaudens died in 1907 after being diagnosed with cancer in 1900.

St Gaudens also designed the $10 Eagle coin that was put into circulation during the same time the double eagle was, from 1907 through 1933. The eagle featured an Indian in beautiful feathered headdress on the obverse and a standing eagle on the reverse. This coins is not quite as popular as the St Gaudens gold coins for sale, but it is still sought after by collectors for its numismatic value and by investors for its pure gold value.

If you are looking to add to your collection of gold coins or are looking for a great coin for investment purposes that is sure to rise in value, then St Gaudens gold coins are beautiful coins to consider owning. You will be proud to add them to your collection or investment portfolio.