{"product_id":"2021-1-2-oz-american-gold-eagle-bu-type-2","title":"2021 1\/2 oz American Gold Eagle (BU, Type 2)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBuy 2021 1\/2 oz Gold American Eagle Coins\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery year the US Mint releases their annual issues of the highly anticipated \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sdbullion.com\/gold\/american-gold-eagle-coins\"\u003eAmerican Gold Eagles\u003c\/a\u003e and the 2021 mintage marks the 35th anniversary of the program. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst struck in 1986, the American Gold Eagles are minted in four different sizes and denominations. The ½ ounce version carries a face value of $25, precisely half of the 1 oz bullion coin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2020, the US Mint announced new designs for the reverse of the Eagle program, starting mid-year 2021. Until then, the classic design remains for the coins issued during the first half of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoin Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuaranteed 1\/2 troy ounce of pure gold in BU condition by the US Mint;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2021 marks the 35th anniversary of the American Eagles program;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse portrays Saint-Gaudens rendition of Lady Liberty;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo designs will be featured in the 2021 release. An eagle family on their nest during the first half of the year, and a new design in the second depicting a bald eagle’s profile;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFace value of $25.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe 2021 1\/2 oz Gold Eagle Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Augustus Saint-Gaudens in 1907, the obverse of the American Gold Eagles is one of the all time favorites in US coinage history. The design was used for the Double Eagles until they were discontinued in 1933 when the US Mint stopped the production of circulating coins made of gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eObverse \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Saint-Gaudens design showcases Lady Liberty in all Her glory, striding forwards with the Capitol Building and the rising sun in the horizon. She carries a lit torch on her lifted right arm, symbolizing enlightenment as She shines the way to America’s freedom. A desire for peace is indicated by the olive branch She holds on Her left hand. The whole scene is encircled by six-pointed stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReverse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs mentioned before, a new design has been announced for the reverse of the US Eagles. However, the classic eagle family design, created by Miley Busiek, has one last chance to shine as it is used during the first half of 2021, while the new design gets ready for production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBusiek’s creation depicts a bald eagle grasping a branch on its talon, close to lending on a nest, as it is adding one more piece to its home where its mate and nestling await. The inscriptions “E PLURIBUS UNUM” and “IN GOD WE TRUST” appear on the left and right hand of the design, respectively. “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” is written on top and, on the bottom, it is inscribed “1\/2 OZ. FINE GOLD ~ 25 DOLLARS”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new reverse design, announced in October of 2020, was created by Jennie Norris. The artist stated that she wanted to encapsulate all “pride and wisdom passed down through generations” of bald eagles, as she represented America’s national bird symbol gazing ahead. The mottos “E PLURIBUS UNUM” and “IN GOD WE TRUST” have been relocated to the top of the design, above the eagle’s head. The top still reads “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'', but the order of the words on the bottom have been inverted, now saying “25 DOLLARS ½ OZ FINE GOLD”. Also, the words on the outer rim are now separated by 5-pointed stars. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNew vs Old Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe old design, by artist Miley Busiek Frost, features an eagle landing on its family nest with a branch on its talon;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew design portrays a single bald eagle’s head, intensely staring ahead, created by artist Jennie Norris;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorris’ design repositions the inscriptions “E PLURIBUS UNUM” and “IN GOD WE TRUST” to the upper-hand of the picture;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe outline of the new reverse contains the same words as the classic one, but with the face value and the gold content inverted. The spaces between the words are now filled with 5-pointed stars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe American Gold Eagles are struck with 22-karat gold (.9167 fineness). Also known as Crown Gold, or the English standard, the alloy is incremented with silver and copper to create a more wear-resistant coin. Still, the silver and copper content are added in addition to the ½ troy ounce of pure gold content, meaning these coins actually weigh a little over that margin, 0.5454 troy ounce (16.965 g) to be precise, with a diameter of 27 mm (or 1.063 inches) and reeded edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAmerican Gold Eagle Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe American Eagles have been minted at the US Mint since 1986. The program started with gold and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sdbullion.com\/silver\/silver-coins\"\u003esilver coins\u003c\/a\u003e, with gold being struck in the 1 oz, ½ ounce, ¼ ounce and 1\/10 ounce sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe program quickly became a favorite among investors and collectors and the rapid success of the gold and silver coins enabled the production of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sdbullion.com\/platinum\/american-platinum-eagle-coins\"\u003ePlatinum Eagle Coins\u003c\/a\u003e, starting in 1997, and the Palladium Eagle Coins, in 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy order 2021 ½ oz American Eagle Gold Coins?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA must-have in any numismatic collection, American Gold Eagles can make for a sensible option if you are planning to invest in gold or diversify your portfolio. Collectors and buyers are constantly rushing to them, making them easy to liquidate. Note that they require no federal forms to be transacted with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ½ troy ounce Gold Eagles are easy to store and transport and, yet, make for a sizable investment, even if you are not willing to go for the 1 ounce Gold Eagles right now. These \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sdbullion.com\/gold\/gold-coins\"\u003egold coins\u003c\/a\u003e are also IRA eligible if you are planning on funding your self-directed retirement account.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"U.S. Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48113832689820,"sku":null,"price":2145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/0732\/4316\/files\/2021-gold-eagle-obverse_5.jpg?v=1792874306","url":"https:\/\/prestigeworldwidegoldandsilver.com\/products\/2021-1-2-oz-american-gold-eagle-bu-type-2","provider":"Prestige Worldwide Gold \u0026 Silver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}