1/2 oz American Gold Eagle $25 Coin BU (Backdates)
This backdated 1/2 oz $25 American Gold Eagle is a U.S. Mint business-strike bullion coin containing 0.5000 troy oz. of pure gold. Dates are our choice and may include the Type 1 family-of-eagles reverse or the Type 2 eagle-head reverse introduced in 2021.
| Quantity | Price Per Coin | Savings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 – 9 | $2,258.18 | — |
| 10 – 19 | $2,255.95 | Save $2.22 / coin |
| 20 – 39 | $2,252.73 | Save $5.45 / coin |
| 40+ Best Price | $2,249.84 | Save $8.34 / coin |
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This backdated 1/2 oz $25 American Gold Eagle is a business-strike bullion coin issued by the United States Mint. Dates are our choice. The coin contains 0.5000 troy oz. of pure gold in a durable 22-karat alloy of 91.67% gold, 3% silver and balance copper.
Backdated BU coins may carry either the Type 1 family-of-eagles reverse used from 1986 through part of 2021 or the Type 2 eagle-head reverse introduced in 2021. Coins are sold as raw bullion and are not third-party certified unless specifically stated.
American Gold Eagle Specifications
- Fine Gold Content: 0.5000 troy oz.
- Face Value: $25
- Purity: .9167 fine gold (22 karat)
- Total Weight: 0.5455 troy oz. (16.966 g)
- Diameter: 27.00 mm
- Thickness: 2.24 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Issuer: United States Mint
The obverse is based on Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ celebrated Liberty design. The United States Government guarantees the coin’s weight, content and purity. American Gold Eagle bullion coins are legal tender and are eligible for inclusion in qualifying Individual Retirement Accounts.
Additional information
| Year | 1986 – Current, Our Choice |
|---|---|
| Denomination | $25 |
| Certification Service | N/A |
| Grade | N/A |
| Mintage | Varies by year of issue |
| IRA Eligible | Yes |
| Metal | AU – Gold |
| Manufacturer | US Mint |
| Mint Mark | None – West Point |
| Sovereign Origin | United States |
| Precious Metal Content (troy oz) | 0.5000 troy oz. |
| Purity/Fineness | .9167 |
| Strike Type | Business Strike |
| Thickness | 2.24 mm |
| Diameter | 27.00 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Bulk Packaging (Qty) | Monster Box (800 coins), Tube (40 coins) |
| Obverse Designer | Augustus Saint-Gaudens |
| Reverse Designer | Miley Busiek (Type 1) / Jennie Norris (Type 2) |
| Total Weight | 0.5455 troy oz. (16.966 g) |
| Composition | 91.67% gold, 3% silver, balance copper |
