American Gold Eagle coins are a fantastic blend of 91.67% gold, 3% silver, and 5.33% copper, marking them as 22-karat gold. Every single coin holds its weight in pure gold. During the surge in gold demand back in 2008, the Gold Eagle coins faced some tough times—sales suspensions, rationing, and delays in releasing certain weight options. But by 2011, those issues were ironed out. Despite this, the mintage for all Gold Eagle offerings was down that year. BullionMax currently offers a 2011 1/2 oz American Gold Eagle coin ready for purchase.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in a protective plastic flip!
• Marks the 26th year of the American Gold Eagle coin series!
• Contains 1/2 Troy oz of pure gold.
• Carries a face value of $25 (USD), fully backed by the US government.
• Obverse showcases Lady Liberty.
• Reverse features a family of eagles.

President Theodore Roosevelt pushed for Lady Liberty’s depiction on the Gold Eagle coins. He wasn’t pleased with the appearance of US coins and aimed for a look reminiscent of ancient Greek and Roman coins. Augustus Saint-Gaudens, working on Roosevelt’s request, crafted a design that now graces the American Gold Eagle coin.

The obverse of the 2011 American Gold Eagle displays Lady Liberty in full-length form, with flowing hair, striding out of the coin. Torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left, she’s flanked by the Capitol building at her right foot—an iconic design by Augustus Saint-Gaudens.

The reverse showcases a male eagle carrying an olive branch in its claws, flying above a nest with a female eagle and their eaglets. Symbolizing the essence of family in America, this design was crafted by Miley Busiek and sculpted by Sherl J. Winter.

Your 2011 1/2 oz American Gold Eagle Coin will arrive in a protective plastic flip, preserving the condition of your gold coin. These coins represent the 26th year of this iconic series.

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