World gold · Storage guide
Best storage options for the American Gold Eagle and Gold Buffalo
The 1 oz American Gold Eagle and Gold Buffalo both measure around 32 mm and share a capsule with the 1 oz gold Britannia, Krugerrand and Panda.
1 oz Gold Eagle and Gold Buffalo (32 mm)
1/4 oz American Eagle $10 Gold (22 mm)
American Eagle $5 Gold, 1/10 oz (16.5 mm)
American Gold Eagle specifications, designs and mintages
Every figure links to its source. Primary sources are mint publications and Freedom of Information responses. Secondary sources are Wikipedia, catalogues and dealers, used only where no primary figure is published. Where sources disagree we show both.
Specifications and the capsule that fits
| Size | Years | Diameter | Thickness | Weight | Fineness | Capsule | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1oz ($50) | 1986 onwards | 32.70 mm | 2.87 mm | 33.931 g | 22 carat | H-32 direct fit | [1][2] |
| ½oz ($25) | 1986 onwards | 27.00 mm | 2.24 mm | 16.966 g | 22 carat | H-27 direct fit | [1][2] |
| ¼oz ($10) | 1986 onwards | 22.00 mm | 1.83 mm | 8.483 g | 22 carat | A-22 direct fit | [1][2] |
| 1/10oz ($5) | 1986 onwards | 16.50 mm | 1.19 mm | 3.393 g | 22 carat | A-16 direct fit | [1][2] |
Designs
| Year | Design | Designer | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obverse | Liberty, adapted from Augustus Saint-Gaudens | Augustus Saint-Gaudens | [2] |
| 1986 to 2021 | Family of eagles | Miley Frost, sculpted by Sherl Joseph Winter | [2] |
| 2021 onwards | Eagle head | Jennie Norris, sculpted by Renata Gordon | [2] |
Download this data as a spreadsheet: american-gold-eagle.csv
Sources
- Wikipedia: United States Mint coin sizes Secondary
- Wikipedia: American Gold Eagle Secondary
- US Mint: bullion sales figures Primary
Frequently asked questions
What size capsule fits the American Gold Eagle?
The American Gold Eagle comes in these sizes and matching capsules: 1 oz Gold Eagle and Gold Buffalo (32 mm); 1/4 oz American Eagle $10 Gold (22 mm); American Eagle $5 Gold, 1/10 oz (16.5 mm). Match the capsule’s inside diameter to your coin.
What is the best way to store a American Gold Eagle?
Gold Eagles are 22 carat and slightly larger than a pure-gold 1 oz coin of the same weight, so always store by diameter rather than weight. A PVC-free acrylic capsule, either direct fit or black ring, protects the coin from handling, dust and air.
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