American Eagle Gold Coins.
The American Gold Eagle is an official gold bullion coin of the United States. Authorized under the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985, it was first released by the United States Mint in 1986. Offered in 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz, and 1 oz denominations, these coins are guaranteed by the U.S. government to contain the stated amount of actual gold weight in troy ounces. By law, the gold must come from sources in America, with an additional alloy of silver and copper to produce a more wear-resistant coin of .9167 (22 karat, which had long been the crown gold English standard for gold coins). It is authorized by the United States Congress and is backed by the United States Mint for weight and content.
 ONE OUNCE US American Gold Eagle 1999 Uncirculated  US $1,165.00
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 1907 American Eagle Bullion Gold LOOK Collect A Vintage US $2.99
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 1999 AMERICAN EAGLE GOLD & SILVER TWO COIN SET US $310.00
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 1 OUNCE US American Fine Gold Eagle 1999 Uncirculated US $1,165.00
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 2000 MS69 GOLD AMERICAN EAGLE $5 COIN US $142.51
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 10 American Eagle $5 Gold Coins One oz Total US $1,376.99
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 2006 Gold American Eagle, $25 (1/2 oz.), NGC MS-70 US $749.99
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 2009 $5 NGC MS-70 Early Release Gold American Eagle US $180.41
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 (2) 2009 AMERICAN $5 GOLD EAGLE BULLION COINS- 1/10 OZ. US $277.03
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 2007 10 DOLLAR GOLD AMERICAN EAGLE PROOF US $404.00
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The market value of the coins is generally about equal to the market value of their gold content, not their face value. (As of January 2008 the $5, $10, $25, and $50 coins by face value are worth and sell for about $110, $225, $450, and $900 USD respectively. Their actual selling prices vary daily based on the current spot price of gold.) The American Gold Eagle may be used to fund one government sanctioned Individual Retirement Account. The United States Mint also produces a proof version for coin collectors. These coins are for the most part produced at the West Point Mint in West Point, New York and carry the mint's mark ("W") beneath the date.