Product Specifications:
- LBMA certificate attached
- Metal Content: 1/10 troy ounce (0.10 AGW)
- Purity: 22-karat gold, .9167 fine (91.67% gold, balance silver and copper)
- Diameter: 16.5 mm
- Thickness: 1.19 mm
- Face Value: $5 (USD) – legal tender, backed by the U.S. government
- Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
- Obverse: Lady Liberty striding forward with torch and olive branch, designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens
- Reverse: Close-up bald eagle profile by Jennie Norris, symbolizing strength and resilience
- Packaging: Individual coins ship in protective flips; multiples may be packaged in U.S. Mint tubes
- IRA Eligibility: Approved for Precious Metals IRAs
Each 1/10 oz coin is minted to the U.S. Mint’s strict standards of quality, providing investors with a reliable and highly liquid way to acquire physical gold.
2026 1/10 Oz American Gold Eagle (BU)
About the 2026 1/10 Oz American Gold Eagle (BU)
The 2026 1/10 oz American Gold Eagle is the smallest denomination in the U.S. Mint’s flagship gold bullion program, offering an affordable entry point without sacrificing trust or recognition. First introduced in 1986, the American Gold Eagle series remains the official gold bullion coin of the United States and one of the most widely traded gold coins worldwide. Struck in 22-karat (.9167 fine) gold and alloyed with small amounts of silver and copper for added durability, each coin contains 1/10 troy ounce of pure gold (0.10 AGW). Fully backed by the U.S. government and IRA eligible, the 1/10 oz Gold Eagle combines security, accessibility, and lasting value.
2026 1/10 Oz American Gold Eagle (BU) Design Highlights
The obverse showcases Saint-Gaudens’ timeless Liberty, stepping confidently forward with a torch of enlightenment in one hand and an olive branch of peace in the other. The reverse, introduced in 2021, depicts Jennie Norris’ striking bald eagle close-up — a modern emblem of America’s resilience and independence. Together, the designs balance historic artistry with a bold contemporary identity.
Why Choose the 1/10 oz American Gold Eagle?
As the smallest fractional size in the Gold Eagle series, the 1/10 oz format offers unmatched accessibility, allowing investors to own government-backed gold at a lower price point. Its compact size also makes it one of the most liquid bullion coins in the world, easy to trade, sell, or gift. Many investors use 1/10 oz Gold Eagles to complement larger denominations such as the 1 oz or 1/2 oz Eagle, or to diversify with other sovereign fractional coins like the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf or the Austrian Gold Philharmonic.
About the United States Mint
One of the most prestigious mints in the world, the United States Mint was established in 1792 and is the official supplier of legal tender coins for the country. The Mint creates a variety of circulating coins, bullion, and numismatic souvenirs and is renowned for fusing historical artistry with contemporary accuracy.
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