The American Gold Eagle is one in every of the preferred gold coins for buyers, first minted in 1986. It is produced by the United States Mint and is accessible in numerous denominations, together with 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/four oz, and 1/10 oz. The coin is composed of 22-karat gold and features a design impressed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ iconic depiction of Lady Liberty on the obverse and a family of bald eagles on the reverse.