The American Gold Eagle quarter-ounce coin was first minted in 1986 as part of the Gold Bullion Coin Act, containing 0.25 ounces of 22-karat gold sourced exclusively from American mines. The coin features Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ iconic Liberty design from the 1907 Double Eagle, considered one of America’s most beautiful coin designs. Congress mandated that all gold used in American Eagles must be mined domestically, supporting American gold mining operations. Its U.S. government backing, fractional size accessibility, and Saint-Gaudens artistic heritage make it ideal for beginning investors while maintaining premium collectible status.
