The US mint has recorded an increase of 21.57% in the Gold Bullion Coin program revenue from figures reported in the previous year. The revenue collected in the bullion program for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2011 is calculated at $3.47 billion. The revenue reached this record high due to silver bullion coins which compensated for the decline in revenue of the US gold mint bullion coins.

The US Mint issues and manufactures bullion coins through an elaborate network of authorized purchasers. The current US bullion programs include American Silver Eagles, American Gold Eagles, America the Beautiful Silver coins and American Gold Buffalo coins. The purity, weight and content of these coins are guaranteed by the US government.

These US minted coins are only sold to authorized purchasers, that too in bulk quantities on the metal’s market price, along with a premium. This is done because it is felt that authorized purchasers will be able to distribute the coins in a more broad fashion to the public along with maintaining a two-way market for these US minted coins.

One of the most famous US gold mint coin is the American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins.

US Gold Mint American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins

The American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins were authorized by the 1985 Bullion Coin Act. Following this, it became the leading gold bullion investment coin of the world. These gold coins are made from the gold extracted from US gold mines.

Design

This coin has reeded edges. Its obverse side was designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens and reflects Lady Liberty in full length with flowing hair. Its reverse side was designed by Miley Busiek and reflects a soaring male eagle carrying an olive branch over a nest containing a female eagle and her hatchings.

Composition

This coin is composed of 91.67% of 22 karat gold, 3% silver and 5.33% copper.

What Sets the American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins Apart?

These are some the only bullion coins whose purity, content and weight are guaranteed by the US government. In addition to this, long-term savers can include these coins in their Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs).

Tracking Value of the American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins

Liquidity is the major factor that determines whether or not a commodity is good for investment. Since the American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins are backed by the US government, they are accepted in all major investment markets of the world. They are also considered to be the most widely and commonly traded American bullion coins.

You can also easily track the value of these coins as most newspapers and many websites report the price of gold daily. The value of the American Eagle Bullion Coin can be determined by calculating the market price of the coin’s metal content, along with adding a small premium to that value to include distribution and coinage costs. It is best to contact experienced gold traders or gold trading companies for detailed information on these coins and their prices.

The American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins are minted in four weights: 1/10, 1/4, 1/2 and 1 ounce. This makes them suitable as purchases for most budgets. The smaller ounce coins are also considered as thoughtful and affordable gifts. These coins are available in a collectible proof version, which can be purchased from the US gold mint for a wonderful gold bullion coin.