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2005 US Eagle 1-oz Gold Coin
Other Versions: [Proof]
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| Coin Specifications | |
| Gold Content | 1 oz. |
| Purity | 22k |
| Face Value | $50 |
| Series | Eagle |
| Year of Issue | 2005 |
| Mintage | 356,555 |
In 1986, Liberty, as depicted by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, was selected as the design that would grace the obverse of the American Eagle Gold Coins. The Saint-Gaudens design first appeared on the United States' $20, or double-eagle, gold piece in 1907, where it remained until 1933.
The 2005 US Eagle 1oz Gold Coin was struck by the US Mint in the year 2005 and belongs to the Eagle series of gold bullion coins. Each 22 carat fine gold coin contains 1 troy ounce (31.1035 grams) of gold and is legal tender with a face value of $50.
While the one ounce coins are generally the most popular amongst bullion investors, the American 2005 Eagle Gold coin also comes in fractional ounce sizes of half, quarter and one-tenth oz.
| Other Denominations for the 2005 US Eagle Gold Coin | |||
| Gold Content | 1/2 oz | 1/4 oz | 1/10 oz |
| Face Value | $25 | $10 | $5 |
| Mintage | 80,023 | 72,015 | 300,043 |
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