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United States Bullion Coins (1986 - Present)

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Congressionally authorized, American Eagle Bullion Coins are intended to provide investors with a convenient and cost effective way to add a small amount of physical gold, platinum or silver to their investment portfolios. Since their launch in 1986, Gold and Silver Eagles have become one of the world's leading bullion coin investment products. And the Platinum American Eagle now offers investors the opportunity to diversify their precious metals holdings.

The Mint does not sell American Eagle Bullion Coins directly to the public. Instead, the Mint distributes the coins through a network of wholesalers, brokerage companies, precious metal firms, coin dealers and participating banks. This method provides an effective and efficient distribution, which maximizes the availability of the coins in local retail markets as well as major investment markets.  American Eagle Bullion Coins are sold based on the current price of gold, platinum or silver plus a small premium to cover minting, distribution and marketing costs.

The Mint also produces separately priced proof versions of American Eagles for collectors.

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