Specification Of Half American Eagle Coin
The American Eagle range is minted in 22ct alloyed gold, resulting in a coin which is 91.6% pure gold in composition. Experienced investors will know this is the same purity found in the much-loved UK Sovereign. The remaining makeup is allotted to silver and copper at 3% and 5.33% respectively.
Being the Half American Eagle this coin holds 50% of the gold value of the standard Eagle, meaning 0.500 troy ounce of the precious metal is found in each example. The coin is therefore slightly smaller in profile, with a 27.00 millimetre diameter (a measurement roughly comparable to the UK 50p). The American Eagle Half holds a face value of $25, which is not an indication of true worth as much as it functions to tie Eagles into the USA legal tender system.
The majority of 1/2oz American Eagles are minted to bullion quality and are intended mainly to circulate investment portfolios and the bullion market. However, some examples - often bearing the 'W' mint mark - are proof quality. These are collectable pieces originating from New York's West Point Mint and can occasionally hold additional value on top of the intrinsic gold content.
For pure bullion examples, valued against their 1/2 troy ounce of gold, you can view our live prices right now for an indication of what you will receive. Remember, no hidden fees will be added to the buy price you see and if the value rises before your sale goes through we will pay you the higher figure!
Common Designs Of The $25 Eagle
Over the decades since its release, two eagle-themed designs have nested on the reverse of these coins. The most common, employed from 1986 - 2021, depicts an eagle with wings outstretched grasping an olive branch for an eaglet below. In 2021, Miley Busiek's design was rotated out, making way for the intricate 'eagle eye' design credited to Jennie Norris.
This design shift was however a purely cosmetic change; the intrinsic gold content, and therefore bullion value, of the Half American Eagle is not altered across these pivotal mintage years.
Sell A 1/2oz American Eagle Gold Coin Today
Taking the decision to sell your gold coins can lead to stress. Stress over finding the best deal, understanding your coins before entering your sale, and around paying hidden fees thanks to sub-par practice. At Gold Traders, we have operated on the mission to demystify the gold buying market since we began in 2008. It is thanks to a simple set of rules including no hidden fees, upfront and transparent pricing, and an informed buying process - streamlined to make the experience as smooth as possible for the public.
We are proud that the above is, in part, why Trading Standards approved our approach through their 'Buy With Confidence' scheme in 2022. We are the first UK gold dealer to pass this extensive vetting and receive national accreditation.
If you would like to sell your 1/2 Eagle coins with us, the best place to get started is with our online claim form. If you begin your sale but decide not to exchange your Eagle prior to completion, not to worry. If at this stage your coins are already with us, they will be sent back at our cost!
We are also happy to deal in person if this is your preferred method. To visit us in our secure Wiltshire office, please arrange prior to your arrival to receive our best welcome and ensure the smoothest experience for you and your American Eagle coins.
