1/2 oz American Gold Eagle (Any Date)

Description

Struck by the United States Mint, the 1/2 oz Gold American Eagle (Random/Any Date) offers official U.S. government backing for weight, content, and purity at a fraction of the cost of a full 1 oz coin. Selecting an "Any Date" listing allows buyers to acquire genuine fractional U.S. gold bullion at a lower premium over spot price, with dates determined by current vault inventory. Key Features & Specifications Gold Content: 1/2 troy oz (0.50 oz) pure gold content Gross Weight: 16.965 grams (0.5454 troy oz) Face Value: $25 (US Legal Tender) Diameter: 27.00 mm Thickness: 2.24 mm Purity: 22-Karat gold (91.67% Au, 3% Ag, 5.33% Cu) Mint: United States Mint Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) or secondary market, selected at random Backing: Guaranteed by the U.S. government for weight, purity, and metal content Account Eligibility: Approved for inclusion in Precious Metals IRAs Design Overview Obverse (Heads): Features Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ classic 1907 Lady Liberty artwork, depicting Liberty walking forward with flowing hair, holding a torch and olive branch before the U.S. Capitol building. Reverse (Tails): Features either the original Type 1 design (a family of bald eagles by Miley Busiek, issued 1986–mid 2021) or the Type 2 design (a close-up eagle portrait by Jennie Norris, introduced in mid-2021), depending on the year of the coin provided. Alloyed with small amounts of silver and copper, its durable 22-karat crown gold composition offers higher scratch and wear resistance than pure 24-karat coins, making it ideal for long-term storage and high-liquidity trading.