• Gold Content – 0.5000 oz. (15.5517 g)
  • Gross Weight – 0.5454 troy ounces (16.965 grams)
  • Composition – 91.67% gold, 3% silver, 5.33% copper
  • Denomination – $25
  • Coin Diameter – 1.06 in. (27 mm)
  • Thickness – 0.09 in. (2.24 mm)
  • Mint Dates – 1986 to present
  • Mint Mark – Not Shown – West Point

Details:

The Gold American Eagle .5 oz BU (Brilliant Uncirculated) coin has a significant history as part of the larger Gold American Eagle series.

The design selection for the Gold American Eagle .5 oz coin follows the overall design themes of the series. The obverse features an iconic depiction of Lady Liberty originally designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens for the $20 Double Eagle gold coin in 1907. The reverse side showcases a family of nesting eagles, a design created specifically for the Gold American Eagle series by sculptor Miley Busiek

The Gold American Eagle .5 oz coin carries legal tender status in the United States. Its face value is denoted as $25, although this value is symbolic rather than reflective of its actual market value, which is based on the gold content and the prevailing price of gold.