The American Gold Eagles introduction in 1986 was a defining minute for the United States Mint. Most of the countries gold coining history consisted of a pureness level of.900 for its circulation coins. In 1834, the federal government lowered the gold requirement in coins from 22-karat crown gold to a flat .900, with all coins in circulation after 1837 boasting.900 gold only. Gold Eagle coins have 22-karat gold material that consists of 91.67% pure gold, 3% silver, and 5.33% copper. The 1986 release of the Gold Eagle marked the first time in more than 150 years that new coins were produced with this level of purity in the United States. On the obverse of 1 oz American Gold Eagle Coins […]
