American Eagle 1/2 oz Gold 2004
The American Eagle is a gold investment coin among the best-selling and most popular gold bullion coins in the world. It is a highly liquid investment grade product. It is also the hallmark of the United States Mint. The American Eagle is a coin minted in 1/2 ounce weight and Au.916 bullion purity. It is produced from 22K gold and enhanced with a small admixture of silver and copper. It is worth mentioning here that the small admixture of metals other than gold contributes to the coin's strength and colour. The American Eagle is a coin which is distinguished not only by its high production quality, but also by the fact that it is minted in reverse. This means that the obverse is turned 180 degrees from the reverse. The 2004 Golden Eagle is an investment product that is guaranteed by the US government as to its legality, purity of the bullion and origin of the metal, and is full legal tender in the issuer's country.The obverse represents the personification of Liberty, a symbol of the United States and liberation, walking with the attributes of peace: an olive branch and a torch. At her feet, the seat of the US Congress can be seen, with the rays of the sun in the background. The design of the obverse was created by Augustus Saint-Gaudens. The reverse features a male white-tailed eagle in flight carrying an olive branch to the nest, where the female is waiting with her young, according to the design, by Miley BusiekAdditionally, the reverse contains the maxims of the Declaration of Independence: 'In God We Trust' and 'E pluribus unum', as well as information on the weight and face value of the coin.Do you need help? Do you have any questions?Ask a question and we'll respond promptly, publishing the most interesting questions and answers for others.