American Gold Eagle

American Gold Eagle:

Obverse (Front): Features Lady Liberty walking forward with a torch in one hand and an olive branch in the other, adapted from the famous 1907 design by Augustus Saint-Gaudens. To the right of her legs, the date is written in Roman numerals: MCMLXXXVI (1986). This was the very first year the U.S. Mint produced the American Gold Eagle series.

Reverse (Back): Features a male bald eagle carrying an olive branch flying over a nest containing a female eagle and hatchlings, designed by Miley Busiek.

Key Text: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" • "1/4 OZ. FINE GOLD - 10 DOLLARS" • "E PLURIBUS UNUM" • "IN GOD WE TRUST"

Specifications:

Face Value: $10 USD
Gold Content: 1/4 troy ounce (7.78 grams) of pure gold.
Total Weight: 8.48 grams (It is minted in 22-karat gold, alloyed with silver and copper for durability, but contains a full quarter-ounce of pure gold).