Featuring an obverse design by the renowned Irish-American Sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, this 1/10 ounce gold coin is the perfect complement to its sister coin and March’s Silver Coin of the Month, the American Silver Eagle 25th Anniversary Initial Release. The American Gold Eagle coin has captured the eye of coin lovers everywhere since it’s inception. This gold coin is an official gold bullion coin of the United States. This coin was originally authorized by an act of Congress in 1985 and in 1986 was released to the public by the United States Mint. Under the Gold Bullion Act, this coin requires that the gold used to mint it must come exclusively from the mines here in the United States. Because of this act, this coin represents a significant tangible asset, along with its highly acclaimed work of art. The American Gold Eagle features the famous ‘Standing Liberty’ design on its obverse. Augstus Saint-Gaudens, an Irish-American Sculptor, created it with stylish detail and immaculate artistry. This exceptional coin has become one of the most beloved and alluring gold coins in the modern era. The Gold Eagle is struck in durable 22 karat gold in order to hold up to the rigors of circulation. The initial release of these coins was struck by the US Mint during the first few weeks of production and celebrates the 25th anniversary of this treasured series. Each of them contains exactly one tenth of an ounce of gold, and their purity is guaranteed by the full weight of the United States Government. [FONT="]Augustus Saint-Gaudens[/FONT][FONT="] was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1848. The son of a shoemaker, Saint-Gaudens moved with his family to New York while he was still a child. Considered by many to be one of the most talented sculptors of the 20th century, he created numerous masterpieces including the Sherman Memorial in New York’s Central Park. Throughout his life he maintained an interest in numismatics and was hand-picked by President Theodore Roosevelt to improve the designs featured on U.S gold coins. The result was the creation of the 1907-1933 Double Eagles. Hailed as one of the most beautiful coin designs ever, his iconic image of Lady Liberty has been given new life in its reuse on today’s Gold Eagles.[/FONT]
