Why is the total weight more than 1 troy ounce?

The Gold Eagle is alloyed with silver and copper for hardness and scratch resistance. The total coin weighs 1.0909 troy ounces, but the pure gold content is exactly 1 troy ounce. You're getting a full ounce of gold.

What does 'Date & Type Our Choice' mean?

Magnum Opus Financial selects the specific year and design type (Type I or Type II) from available inventory. This keeps pricing competitive. The gold content is identical regardless of year or type.

Is the American Gold Eagle IRA-eligible?

Yes. The American Gold Eagle is one of the few gold coins explicitly approved for inclusion in a self-directed Precious Metals IRA under IRS regulations.

How liquid is the American Gold Eagle?

Extremely liquid. It's the most recognized and traded gold coin in the world. Any reputable dealer, bank, or precious metals exchange will buy it at or near spot price.

1 oz American Gold Eagle (Date & Type Our Choice)

$4,959.80

The 1 oz Gold American Eagle TYPE 2 is the flagship gold coin of the United States Mint — IRA Approved, government-guaranteed, and recognized by gold buyers worldwide. It contains exactly 1 troy ounce of pure gold in a durable 22-karat alloy.The Gold American Eagle carries a $50 face value backed by the U.S. government and contains 1 troy ounce of pure gold (total weight 1.0909 troy ounces due to silver and copper alloy). The TYPE 2 design, introduced in 2021, features enhanced anti-counterfeiting security on the reverse.The obverse carries Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ iconic Lady Liberty striding forward with torch and olive branch — one of the most recognized coin designs in American history. The TYPE 2 reverse features a new eagle portrait by Jennie Norris, replacing the family-of-eagles reverse with a single, powerful eagle design with additional security features.With “Dates Our Choice,” the year varies based on available inventory — gold content, purity, and government guarantee are identical regardless of date. IRA eligible for self-directed Precious Metals IRAs.

Additional information

Gold content:	1 troy ounce (31.1035 grams) of pure gold
Total weight:	1.0909 troy ounces (33.931 grams)
Composition:	91.67% gold, 3% silver, 5.33% copper
Diameter:	32.7 mm
Thickness:	2.87 mm
Face value:	$50 USD (U.S. legal tender)
Condition:	Brilliant Uncirculated

SKU: 1OZ-AGE Categories: 1 oz Gold Eagle, Coins, Collectibles, Denominations

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Product Description

The Premium Reality

IRA eligible for self-directed Precious Metals IRAs. Available by date based on current inventory.

Design Breakdown

The Type I American Gold Eagle (1986–2021) features Augustus Saint-Gaudens' iconic Lady Liberty striding forward with torch and olive branch, widely considered the most beautiful American coin design ever created. The reverse shows a family of eagles by sculptor Miley Busiek. The Type II (2021–present) retains the Saint-Gaudens obverse but introduces a new reverse by Jennie Norris featuring a close-up portrait of a single eagle. Both types are stunning examples of American numismatic artistry. Your coin may feature either design.

How to Use It

Hold as a long-term store of value in physical gold
Include in a Precious Metals IRA (eligible for self-directed IRAs)
Trade or sell at any major coin dealer, pawn shop, or precious metals exchange worldwide
Gift for birthdays, graduations, retirements, or other milestones
Stack as part of a diversified investment portfolio
Store in a home safe, bank safe deposit box, or professional vault

Storage and Preservation

Store your American Gold Eagle in its original protective capsule or tube. Gold Eagles are durable due to their copper alloy, but handling with cotton gloves is recommended to preserve pristine surfaces. Keep in a climate-controlled environment — a home safe, bank safe deposit box, or professional storage facility. Avoid PVC-based holders which can damage coin surfaces over time. For IRA-eligible storage, coins must be held by an approved custodian in an IRS-approved depository.

Should You Buy It?

Store in original capsule. Handle with cotton gloves. Avoid PVC holders. For IRA holdings, use an IRS-approved depository.

1 oz American Gold Eagle

Why is the total weight more than 1 troy ounce?

The Gold Eagle is alloyed with silver and copper for hardness and scratch resistance. The total coin weighs 1.0909 troy ounces, but the pure gold content is exactly 1 troy ounce. You're getting a full ounce of gold.
What does 'Date & Type Our Choice' mean?

Magnum Opus Financial selects the specific year and design type (Type I or Type II) from available inventory. This keeps pricing competitive. The gold content is identical regardless of year or type.
Is the American Gold Eagle IRA-eligible?

Yes. The American Gold Eagle is one of the few gold coins explicitly approved for inclusion in a self-directed Precious Metals IRA under IRS regulations.
How liquid is the American Gold Eagle?

Extremely liquid. It's the most recognized and traded gold coin in the world. Any reputable dealer, bank, or precious metals exchange will buy it at or near spot price.