1/10 oz American Gold Eagle Coin Random Year (BU) $5 Gold Coin #A618

  
Each coin contains 1/10 troy ounce of. 9999 fine gold and the total coin weight is 0.1091 troy ounces, or 3.393 g (traces of silver and copper are added for stability). Tenth Ounce American Gold Eagle Coin. The most distinguished name in bullion. Mint produces American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins in four weights: one ounce, half ounce, quarter ounce, and tenth ounce.

The coins are 22-karat gold, plus small amounts of alloy. This creates harder coins that resist scratching and marring, which can diminish resale value.

Bullion coins are coins whose weight, content and purity are guaranteed by the United States government. They can also be included in an IRA. Mint marked the 35th anniversary of the American Eagle Coin Program with a refreshed design. The Mint used historical assets such as the original bronze cast to closer reflect Saint-Gaudens' original vision.

The refresh includes modifications to the Capitol Building, stars, torch, sun rays, and other design elements. Since 2021, the reverse shows a portrait of an eagle. To give the new coins an added level of security, they have also been updated with enhanced security features, including a reeded edge variation.

From 1986 to 2021, the reverse, by sculptor Miley Busiek, depicted an eagle carrying an olive branch flying above a nest containing a second eagle and hatchlings. The obverse features a rendition of Augustus Saint-Gaudens' full length figure of Lady Liberty with flowing hair, holding a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left.

The reverse shows, since 2021, a portrait of an eagle. Obverse Inscriptions LIBERTY Year Reverse Inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA E PLURIBUS UNUM IN GOD WE TRUST. Composition is 91.67% gold, 3% silver, balance copper with a reeded edge. Weight and diameter differs between the one, half, quarter, and tenth ounce sizes. Bullion coins don't feature a mint mark. Artist Information Obverse Designer: Augustus Saint-Gaudens Reverse Sculptor: Renata Gordon, Medallic Artist Designer: Jennie Norris, Artistic Infusion Program. Get images that make Supersized seem small. Showcase your items with Auctiva's.