1oz American Gold Eagle Bullion Coin, 2023
Coin (Bullion) · Yellow Gold (durable alloy designed for handling)
Purity: 22K (91.67% gold, 3% silver, 5.33% copper); known as crown gold
Type
Coin (Bullion)
Purity
22K (91.67% gold, 3% silver, 5.33% copper); known as crown gold
Gold Type
Yellow Gold (durable alloy designed for handling)
Weight
1.0909 troy ounces (contains exactly 1 troy ounce of fine gold)
Description
The American Gold Eagle is the official investment-grade gold bullion coin of the United States. This 2023 specimen features the iconic Augustus Saint-Gaudens design of Lady Liberty walking confidently toward the viewer, hair blowing in the wind, holding a torch and an olive branch against a sunburst background. The outer rim is encircled by stars representing the 50 states. It is the world's most widely traded gold bullion coin, backed by the U.S. government for weight and purity.
Key Features
Anti-counterfeit notched reed on the edge (Type 2 design feature introduced in mid-2021)
Color & Finish
Deep, rich orange-yellow with a brilliant satin luster and frosted relief
Hallmarks & Stamps
Obverse: LIBERTY, 2023 date; Reverse (assumed): UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1 OZ. FINE GOLD ~ 50 DOLLARS
Dimensions Estimate
Diameter of 32.7 mm and thickness of 2.87 mm
Gemstones & Inlays
None (standard bullion strike)
Clasp & Closure
Reeded edge for security and grip; housed in a clear protective acrylic capsule
Chain & Links
Reeded (milled) edge with vertical serrations
Craftsmanship Details
High-pressure bullion strike with exceptional detail in Liberty's gown and the radiating sunbeams.
Authentication Indicators
Sharpness of strike, specific 2023 font, correct color saturation for 22K alloy, and presence of standard protective capsule
Origin & Maker
United States Mint (West Point Mint facility)
Era & Period
Contemporary (Modern Bullion Era); obverse design based on 1907 Saint-Gaudens
Age Estimate
Dated 2023 (Current production)
Cultural Significance
A symbol of American economic sovereignty and stability; a global benchmark for gold investors.
Condition Notes
Mint State (MS); appears to be in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition with no visible scratches or bag marks
Value Estimate
Market spot price of 1oz gold plus a mint premium (typically 3% to 7%)
Care & Maintenance
Keep in the provided acrylic capsule; avoid touching with bare hands to prevent skin oil copper-spotting; do not polish.
Similar Items
24K American Buffalo (higher purity), Canadian Maple Leaf (9999 fine), South African Krugerrand (same 22K alloy)
Interesting Facts
The gold used in these coins must, by law, be mined from newly-mined sources in the United States.