1/4-oz-gold-american-eagle-coins

In 1986, the U.S. Gold Eagle made its debut. Purchasing the 1/4 oz Gold American Eagle is an affordable way to start collecting this series. This coin is significant for bullion investment and collecting since it contains 1/4 oz of U.S. gold. This fractional-size coin has all the attractiveness of the larger currency, but it is priced lower so that more people may enjoy its wildly popular design. The 1/4 Gold Eagle has a face value of $10 and is backed by the US government.

Design of a gold eagle

The $20 Gold Double Eagle coin uses a striking design chosen by the U.S. Mint for the American Gold Eagle. President Theodore Roosevelt chose Augustus Saint-Gaudens in 1905 to work on redesigning American gold coins. Saint-Gaudens' most outstanding accomplishment featured on the Double Eagle from 1907 through 1933 was the Lady Liberty design. The U.S. Capitol was at Liberty's feet when she was depicted in Saint-Gaudens' original design, and 46 stars surrounded her along the coin's rim as she walked ahead with the sun setting behind her and the rays of the setting sun behind her. To honor the admission of New Mexico and Arizona to the Union, Congress permitted the addition of two stars to his design in 1912, which resulted in an amendment. Two more changes were made to the American Gold Eagle design when it was chosen, including the addition of two stars to recognize the unionization of Hawaii and Alaska.

A family of nesting bald eagles was depicted on the coin’s reverse, which Miley Busiek created. The picture shows a bald eagle flying back to the nest while carrying branches. The image of a female standing attentive guard over the baby hatchlings while she rests is shown, but only the American Gold Eagle has this 1986 creation.

Why Choose 1/4 oz Gold Coins?

This weight range of gold coins provides a more affordable entry point into the markets for precious metals. Due to their reduced size, they are easier to store. As a 1/4-ounce American eagle is roughly the size of a nickel, the smaller size is only a significant advantage if you're holding hundreds of them. Because these coins are less expensive than their "big brothers," the 1/2 oz and 1 oz coins, there are frequently more buyers on the market. The advantages don't end there, either. You can get four separate coins with various mints, designs, and market values with 1/4 oz coins for not much more than one 1 oz coin. Collectors will undoubtedly be interested in this. The ¼ ounce gold coins' smaller size and lower price point enable a substantially more diverse portfolio protected from the risk of a single currency losing value.

Additionally, it adds extra visual variety to your gold collection. And finally, a fractional coin like this is a "little change" for those buying gold coins as prospective barter items. One ounce of gold is difficult to divide into smaller amounts.

FAQ

1) What is the diameter and thickness of a 1/4 oz American gold eagle coin?

The diameter and thickness of a 1/4 oz. American Gold Eagles are 22 mm and 1.78 mm, respectively.

2) How big is a 1/4 oz American eagle gold coin?

The quarter-ounce coin has a diameter of 0.866 inches (22.0 mm), weighs 0.2727 troy ounces, and contains 0.2500 troy ounces of gold (8.483 g).

3) How much gold is contained in a Gold American Eagle coin weighing one-quarter ounce (1/4 oz)?

The amount of gold in each 1/4-oz Gold American Eagle is 0.25 ounces. Each Gold Eagle Coin has a metal composition of 91.67% gold (22 karats) with an alloy of 3% silver and 5.33% copper to assist the coins in becoming more stable and scratch-resistant. The face value of each 1/4 oz Gold Eagle is $10, and it weighs 8.5 grams.