22k 1/4 oz American Eagle Coin

New 22k 1/4 oz American Eagle Coin. The year on the coin will vary based on what is in inventory when the order is placed. About the American Eagle Coin The Type 1 American Eagle Liberty Coin was authorized by the Gold Bullion Act of 1985. The Eagle coin is 22 carat gold and is made from 91.67% gold, 5.33% copper, and 3% silver. The copper makes the coin more durable. The face of the coin features a full-length rendition of the Augustus Saint-Gaudens Lady Liberty with flowing hair, an olive branch in her left hand and a torch in her right hand. Lady Liberty is encircled by a rising sun and 50 stars. The word "LIBERTY" and the year of minting are also printed on the face of the coin. The reverse of the coin was designed by Miley Busiek and features a flying male eagle, also with an olive branch, and a female eagle and her hatchlings in her nest. The words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" are featured prominently and the phrases "E pluribus unum" and "In God we trust" are on either side and the bottom contains the weight, purity and face value.