1/4 oz American Gold Eagle (Any Date)

Description

Struck by the United States Mint, the 1/4 oz Gold American Eagle (Random/Any Date) is the third-largest fractional coin in the official U.S. government gold bullion series. This "Any Date" listing provides investors with an official U.S. legal tender gold coin at a flexible price point, with production years and original condition determined by current inventory. Combining affordability with standard-setting liquidity, the 1/4 oz size is an ideal component for diversified precious metals allocations. Key Features & Specifications Gold Content: 1/4 troy oz (0.25 oz) pure gold content Gross Weight: 8.483 grams (0.2728 troy oz) Face Value: $10 (US Legal Tender) Diameter: 22.00 mm Thickness: 1.83 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’ timeless 1907 Walking Liberty design, with Liberty striding forward with flowing hair, holding a torch and olive branch before the U.S. Capitol building. Reverse (Tails): Depending on the coin's year of mintage, the reverse features either the original Type 1 "Family of Eagles" design (by Miley Busiek, issued 1986–mid 2021) or the current Type 2 close-up profile portrait of a Bald Eagle (by Jennie Norris, introduced mid-2021). Alloyed with silver and copper, its durable 22-karat crown gold composition offers enhanced scratch resistance and surface hardness over pure 24-karat coins, ensuring it stands up to handling while retaining its full investment value.