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LinkBack Thread Tools Rate Thread Display Modes 09-20-2009, 12:41 AM   #1 (permalink) BB4EVER Junior Member   Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 12 2007 Gold American Eagle W vs Non-W I know there were 47,002 2007 1/2 Ounce Gold American Eagles minted. Does anyone know how many have the W vs how many do not have the W? Also what is the real difference between the two coins? I am talking about uncirculated not the proof coins. Thanks! Last edited by BB4EVER; 09-20-2009 at 12:42 AM. Reason: spelling error   09-20-2009, 11:58 AM   #2 (permalink) elaine 1970 jasmine     Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: new york city Posts: 5,390 My Mood: 2007 1/2 oz AGE without (w) is a bullion gold coin. total mintage is 47,002 2007w 1/2 oz AGE total mintage is 13,358 2006w to 2008w 1/2 oz AGE combined total mintage is 78,334 2006w to 2008w 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz. combined total mintage is 272,664 lowest mintage is 2008w 1/4 oz AGE mintage is 9,200.   09-20-2009, 02:17 PM   #3 (permalink) BB4EVER Junior Member   Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 12 Thanks!, So the 2007w 1/2 oz AGE total mintage of 13,358....What are these? Are they the proofs? Whats the difference in these vs the bullion ones without the W? Thanks!   09-20-2009, 02:39 PM   #4 (permalink) raider34 Morgans Morgans Morgans     Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New York Posts: 3,014 My Mood: Quote: Originally Posted by BB4EVER Thanks!, So the 2007w 1/2 oz AGE total mintage of 13,358....What are these? Are they the proofs? Whats the difference in these vs the bullion ones without the W? Thanks! The 2007 W (Burnished) Uncirculated Gold Eagles are not the proofs, they are special gold eagles minted specifically for collectors, and they have the W mint mark (West Point). The mintage figures for the 2007 Gold Eagles. Bullion 1/2 oz - 47,002 Proof 1/2 oz - 44,025 W (Burnished) 1/2 oz - 13,358 Here's a quote from the mint about the W mint coins Quote: In 2006, the United States Mint added another member to the American Eagle family of precious metal coins. Collectors can purchase American Eagle Uncirculated Coins in silver, gold and platinum directly from the United States Mint. Like its proof counterpart, the American Eagle Silver Uncirculated Coin is available in a one-ounce size, while the American Eagle Uncirculated Coins in both gold and platinum are available in one-tenth, one-quarter, one-half and one ounce sizes, as well as a complete four-coin set containing one coin of each size. The American Eagle Platinum Uncirculated Coins carry the same reverse design as the American Eagle Platinum Proof Coins. In a process similar to that used to create the magnificent American Eagle Proof Coins, American Eagle Uncirculated Coins are hand-loaded into the coining press, struck on specially burnished blanks and carry the "W" mint mark of the United States Mint at West Point. The United States Mint American Eagles Last edited by raider34; 09-20-2009 at 02:43 PM. Reason: added quote   09-20-2009, 02:46 PM   #5 (permalink) BB4EVER Junior Member   Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 12 Thanks for the info...So is the only difference between the W and non W are the burnished blanks and the fact that they are hand loaded? Also what are burnished blanks? Thanks! Last edited by BB4EVER; 09-20-2009 at 02:47 PM. Reason: spelling   09-20-2009, 02:49 PM   #6 (permalink) elaine 1970 jasmine     Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: new york city Posts: 5,390 My Mood: you mention 47,002 mintage. i think you got the 2007 without (w). check your coin again. if you are a new comer. i think that's is. 2007.   09-20-2009, 02:54 PM   #7 (permalink) BB4EVER Junior Member   Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 12 I do have the 2007 without the W...So these are the bullion version not the colelctors version which means its really just worth its weight in gold...WHich is fine since I got it for good luck piece for my daughter not to make money...I am just curious.... the only difference between the W and non W are the burnished blanks and the fact that they are hand loaded? Also what are burnished blanks? Thanks!   09-20-2009, 02:59 PM   #8 (permalink) raider34 Morgans Morgans Morgans     Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New York Posts: 3,014 My Mood: Burnishing is a polishing process, it gives the blanks a smooth finish.   09-20-2009, 03:00 PM   #9 (permalink) elaine 1970 jasmine     Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: new york city Posts: 5,390 My Mood: currently apmex is quoted bid $514.34, ask $579.89 plus shipping charge of $24.95. this is for bullion am eagle 1/2 oz gold. currently the price for 2007w am eagle 1/2 oz unc gold is retail between $1,000.00 to $1,100.00 each plus shipping.   09-20-2009, 06:59 PM   #10 (permalink) BB4EVER Junior Member   Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 12 That makes sense, so the burnished W's have a smoother surface than the non W bullion but are not as shiny as proof's? That all makes sense to me now, I really appreciate the info. I bought my non W bullion 2007 1/2 ounce GAE off of ebay this week for $550 including shipping and its MS69 so it seems I got a good deal for a coin that my daughter will be handling which is what the bullion are for since its not really the collectors version worth much more than the price of gold?   09-20-2009, 07:01 PM   #11 (permalink) BB4EVER Junior Member   Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 12 Elaine, it also looks like the 2007W am eagle 1/2 oz unc gold are going for about$700 on ebay and are either MS69 or MS70. These seem like quite a steal. What do u think?   09-20-2009, 08:16 PM   #12 (permalink) BB4EVER Junior Member   Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 12 Also thanks for the figures on current pricing. Where could I get these myself in the future? Last edited by BB4EVER; 09-21-2009 at 02:23 AM. Reason: spelling   09-21-2009, 01:24 PM   #13 (permalink) elaine 1970 jasmine     Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: new york city Posts: 5,390 My Mood: original cost of 2007w am eagle 1/2 oz unc gold is $379.95. during that time. the cost of 2007 bullion am eagle 1/2 oz gold is very near $379.95. so the collectors who bought 07 with w gain more.   Bookmarks Digg del.icio.us StumbleUpon Google Tags $25, 1/2 ounce, american, eagle, gold Would you like to support CoinTalk? Coin Talk Code of Honor 1. Post unto others as you would have them post unto you. 2. Keep it clean, like a 1950s family television show. 3. 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