Buy 1/4 oz. Gold American Eagle Type 2 Coins
Also known simply as a “Gold Eagle,” the Gold American Eagle coin is an iconic piece of American history. Authorized legal tender by the U.S. Congress and struck from 22-karat American gold, the Gold American Eagle coin is treasured for its beauty, history, and status as a recognized portfolio diversifier. As official U.S. legal tender, the Gold American Eagle coin is guaranteed by the U.S. government for gold content, weight, and purity.
Why Buy 1/4 oz. Gold American Eagle Type 2 Coins?
The 1/4 oz. Gold American Eagle is a coin recognized around the world, making it relatively liquid as it is easy to buy and sell. As a portfolio diversifier, the Gold American Eagle coin can help add a much-needed layer of protection and stability to a portfolio otherwise dominated by paper-based assets like cash and stocks. Add to that the Gold America Eagle’s beauty and ability to let you hold a tangible form of wealth in your hands, and it’s easy to see why so many Americans and gold buyers around the world look to the American Gold Eagle as a way to enhance their precious metals portfolios.
A History of the 1/4 oz. Gold Eagle Type 2 Coin
The Gold Bullion Act of 1985, passed by Congress and signed into law by President Ronald Reagan, authorized the United States Mint to begin producing 22-karat Gold American Eagle coins. The first of these coins were released to the public in 1986, allowing Americans to purchase and add U.S.-backed gold to their portfolios. The Gold American Eagle coin is produced in four denominations—one-ounce, half-ounce, quarter-ounce, and tenth-ounce—all bearing the same iconic design. The coin took the world gold market by storm, quickly becoming one of the top-selling gold bullion coins in the world.
The 1/4 oz. Gold American Eagle Type 2 Coin Design
The Obverse Gold Eagle Design: Lady Liberty
When the time came to reintroduce gold coinage to the American public, the choice for an obverse (front) design became clear: the celebrated Lady Liberty design by renowned sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Considered by many to be the most beautiful U.S. coin design ever released, Saint-Gaudens’ Liberty graced the $20 Double Eagle Gold Coin from 1907 to 1933. So iconic is this design (and so celebrated its designer) that the Double Eagle is often referred to as the “Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle.”
In Saint-Gaudens vision of Liberty, the female personification of America stands proudly in full figure with a torch in one hand and an olive branch in the other. Behind her, the Capitol building is displayed along with a burst of sunrays.
The Reverse Gold Eagle Type 2 Design: Eagle Profile
When the Gold American Eagle turned 35, the time came for the U.S. Mint to retire the original reverse (back) design and introduce an all-new vision of gold ownership to the American people.
First released in mid-2021, the “Type 2” Gold American Eagle reverse design features an incredibly detailed close-up profile of a bald eagle. Created by designer Jennie Norris, this image invokes the strength, power, and fierce independent spirit of the United States. Inscriptions include UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, and IN GOD WE TRUST, as well as the coin’s precious metal content, weight, and legal-tender denomination.
1/4 oz. Gold American Eagle Type 2 Coins Are IRA-Approved Gold Coins
The 1/4 oz. Gold American Eagle can do more than enhance your portfolio diversification strategy through physical ownership. Gold has historically been used as a form of wealth insurance in both personal portfolios as well as retirement portfolios because of its ability to be held in a self-directed precious metals IRA. Only select gold coins and bars have been approved for inclusion in IRAs by the Internal Revenue Code.
Gold has historically been seen as a hedge against market factors like inflation, geopolitical tension and market uncertainty or turbulence. By allocating a portion of your retirement portfolio to gold through a precious metals IRA, you can further diversify your holdings and enjoy greater peace of mind. To learn more about adding a new layer of protection to your retirement portfolio, call and speak to a dedicated Account Executive today about opening a precious metals IRA through U.S. Money Reserve.
How Much Do 1/4 oz. Gold American Eagle Type 2 Coins Cost?
Though the 1/4 oz. Gold American Eagle displays a legal-tender denomination on its reverse, its actual price varies depending on a number of factors. Since the Gold American Eagle is a bullion coin, its price is most dependent on the weight of its gold content (in this case, 1/4 oz.) and the current market price of gold. Additionally, prices may be impacted by supply and demand for gold, as well as current economic conditions that may be seen as likely to impact supply or demand in the near future.
Where Can I Buy 1/4 oz. Gold American Eagle Type 2 Coins?
U.S. Money Reserve is proud to offer 1/4 oz. Gold American Eagle coins both online and over the phone. As America's Gold Authority®, we provide a variety of Gold American Eagle options for your portfolio. These coins cannot be purchased directly from the U.S. Mint.
For more than 35 years, the world has looked to the American Gold Eagle as a way to increase their gold holdings, diversify their personal and retirement portfolios, and add an extra layer of security and diversification to their personal wealth. Experience the peace of mind that comes from owning physical gold and order your Gold American Eagle coins through U.S. Money Reserve today.
