The Proof American Gold Eagle serves as the collectible counterpart to the nations official gold bullion coin. In the mid-2010s, demand shifted toward BU Gold Eagles, leaving Proof issues with smaller production numbers. BGASC is offering the 2011-W 1/2 oz Proof American Gold Eagle for purchase online today.

Highlights:

• Arrives in a protective capsule with a presentation box and a Certificate of Authenticity!
• Celebrates the 26th year for Proof Gold Eagles!
• Final mintage reached just 26,781 coins!
• Contains 1/2 troy oz of actual gold content.
• Issued a face value of $25 (USD) by the United States.
• Lady Liberty is featured on the obverse.
• A family of bald eagles appears on the reverse.
• Struck with a W mint mark from the West Point Mint.

Each 2011-W 1/2 oz Proof Gold Eagle ships in official U.S. Mint packaging. Inside the presentation box, the coin rests in a protective capsule and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from the Mint.

Obverse

The obverse of the 2011-W 1/2 oz Proof Gold Eagle displays the famous Liberty design from Augustus Saint-Gaudens. It shows Liberty carrying a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left while surrounded by stars and the rays of the sun.

Reverse

For the reverse, the 2011-W Proof American Gold Eagle features the design from Miley Busiek showing a family of bald eagles. A female eagle rests in the nest with hatchlings while the male eagle flies above carrying an olive branch, representing strength and unity.

History

Saint-Gaudens Liberty design is often praised for bringing new life to American coinage. Created during Theodore Roosevelts era, it replaced static imagery with an active and graceful interpretation of Liberty in motion.

Ordering

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