2017 1 oz American Gold Eagle BU

Product Details

The Gold American Eagle is based on Augustus Saint-Gaudens' 1907 $20 Gold Double Eagle, showing a proud Lady Liberty. With an iconic design and 1 oz of gold, the 2017 Gold Eagle combines collectibility with bullion investment appeal.
Coin Highlights:

• Contains 1 oz actual gold weight.
• Multiples of 20 are packaged in mint tubes. Multiples of 500 are packaged in “Monster Boxes.” All other coins will be in protective packaging.
• Eligible for Precious Metals IRAs.
• Obverse: Adapted from Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ famed Gold Double Eagle design, which features Lady Liberty walking confidently against the sun’s rays.
• Reverse: Designed by Miley Busiek showing a male bald eagle in flight carrying an olive branch to his nest, where a female awaits with her young.
• Minted at West Point, N.Y.

Containing a full ounce of Gold and featuring iconic designs, it is easy to see why the Gold American Eagle is the most popular Gold coin in the United States. Add this 2017 1 oz Gold Eagle to your cart today!

Find the U.S. Gold spot price and pricing for other Precious Metals.

If you are comparing Gold Eagles versus Gold Buffalos Gold Eagles like this handsome 2017 BU have greater recognizability since they have been minted since 1986.

Know the value of Gold coins that can appeal to collectors and investors.

Gold coins with numismatic value are Gold coins that appeal specifically to collectors, who are looking for something rare, unique, historically significant or aesthetically pleasing. Collectors seek Gold coins like early 20th century American Double Eagle Gold coins or other prized Pre-1933 Gold coins like the Indian Gold Half Eagle. Conversely, investors seek out Gold coins like the 2017 1 oz Gold American Eagle focusing on raw Gold value. The beautiful design and historical value are a bonus, but not the main driver to purchase. This modern American Eagle Gold coin is the ideal Gold coin for investors because it is priced at an affordable premium above the Gold spot price and has high Gold content.

Add 2017 1 oz Gold American Eagle coins to a Precious Metals IRA.

Many investors add 2017 1 oz Gold American Eagle coins to their Precious Metals IRA. To add these Gold coins to an IRA, you will first need to set up a custodian, which APMEX can help you do. Then, buy these Gold coins and other qualifying Precious Metals, which will be shipped directly to your account. Gold coins must be .995 fine to qualify for IRAs, with the exception of Gold American Eagles. Once your Gold coins and other Precious Metals are in an IRA, any profit is not taxed just like with other IRAs, but when you are ready to remove assets, you will want to consult your tax adviser about any taxes owed.

American Gold Double Eagle coins use a redesign of famed sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens on the Gold Double Eagles from 1907 to 1933.

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