1 oz Gold Eagles from BullionMax
Undoubtedly, the 1 oz BU American Gold Eagle stands as the most popular coin in the Gold Eagle Series. Since its inaugural release by the US Mint in 1986, this distinguished coin has captivated investors with unwavering allure.
Highs for the 1 oz BU Gold Eagles
The journey of the 1 oz Gold Eagle is punctuated by three notable milestones. The dawn of 1986-1987 marked a historic launch, as the inaugural release quenched a decades-long thirst for private gold ownership. The initial years set unprecedented benchmarks in mintage, enduring for over a decade until eclipsed by periods of economic turbulence. Noteworthy peaks include:
- 1999 – 1.505 million coins
- 2009 – 1.493 million coins
- 1998 – 1.468 million coins
- 1986 – 1.362 million coins
- 2010 – 1.125 million coins
- 1987 – 1.045 million coins
Lows for the 1 oz BU Gold Eagles
Conversely, periods of robust global economic performance have tempered demand for 1 oz Gold Eagles throughout the past four decades. The buoyant economies of the 1990s and late 2010s, in particular, cast shadows on production figures for these coveted coins. The lows in mintage encompass:
- 2019 – 108,000 coins
- 2007 – 140,016 coins
- 2001 – 143,605 coins
- 1996 – 189,148 coins
- 2018 – 191,000 coins
- 1995 – 200,636 coins
1 oz Gold Eagle Options
The 1 oz Gold Eagle has proven the most robust and diverse of the four coins in the American Gold Eagle Series. The 1 oz BU Gold Eagle has been available to investors every year since its 1986 debut. Likewise, the 1 oz Proof Gold Eagle was the first collectible version of the coin issued and has been available each year since 1986, with the exception of 2009 when all four Proof Gold Eagles were suspended. Similarly, the 1 oz Burnished Gold Eagle has proven relatively steady within its numismatic realm. The 1 oz Burnished Gold Eagle was available alongside three fractional-ounce options from 2006 to 2008, suspended in 2009 and 2010, and as of 2011, is the only Burnished Gold Eagle option available each year.
Buying 1 oz Gold Eagles at BullionMax
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