About the 1/10oz American Eagle Gold Coin
Introduced by the United States Mint in 1986, the American Eagle gold bullion coin series was created in response to growing global demand for sovereign-minted gold. The 1/10oz variant was added from the outset, designed to make gold ownership more accessible to everyday investors. It remains one of the most widely traded fractional gold coins worldwide.
Each 1/10oz American Eagle contains exactly 1/10 troy ounce of pure gold, alloyed with a small amount of copper and silver to improve durability. This results in a total weight of 3.39 grams and a purity of 91.67%, or 22 carats, matching the traditional British Sovereign standard.
The obverse of the coin features Augustus Saint-Gaudens' iconic depiction of Lady Liberty, confidently striding forward with torch and olive branch in hand. The reverse, redesigned in 2021, shows a striking profile of a bald eagle, though earlier versions displayed a family of eagles motif created by Miley Busiek.
Though the coin's face value is $5 USD, its market value is entirely based on its gold content. Like other bullion-grade coins, it is exempt from VAT in the UK when resold and carries the prestige of a government-backed investment product.
Over the years, the American Eagle has gained a reputation for reliability, beauty, and liquidity. It's especially popular among UK investors who favour fractional gold for flexibility when buying or selling portions of their holdings.
Whether you have a coin from the original 1986 issue or a recent release with the new reverse design, Gold Traders will offer a fair, market-aligned price and process your payment quickly, usually within hours of receipt.
