About the 1oz American Gold Eagle
First struck in 1986 and one of the most heavily traded gold coins in the world. Like the Krugerrand it is 22 carat, so the coin weighs 33.93 grams in total while containing a full ounce of pure gold.
The obverse carries Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ Liberty, adapted from his 1907 double eagle, which is widely held to be among the finest designs ever put on an American coin.
Being alloyed, it stands up to handling far better than a 9999 coin. As with the Krugerrand, it is not British legal tender, so no Capital Gains Tax exemption for a UK buyer.
Why buy the 1oz American Gold Eagle?
- Contains 1 troy ounce (31.10 g) of 916.7 fine gold
- Struck by United States Mint
- VAT free investment gold
- Supplied in a protective capsule
- Weighed, measured and the edge checked by us before it is listed
- Fully insured delivery, signed for and tracked
Why choose a one ounce coin?
One ounce coins are the cheapest way to own metal by weight, because the cost of striking a coin barely changes with the amount of metal in it.
- The lowest premium per gram of any size
- Traded everywhere, so selling it on is straightforward
- One coin rather than a handful, so easier to store
- Suits a larger sum put into metal in one go
Questions people ask
Is this investment gold?
Yes. It is struck from 916.7 fine gold, which meets the HMRC definition of investment gold.
Does it carry VAT?
No. Investment gold is exempt from VAT in the UK, so the price you see is the price.
Is it Capital Gains Tax exempt?
No. It is not UK legal tender, so it does not carry the exemption that a sovereign or a Britannia does.
How is it supplied?
In a protective capsule, sent in discreet packaging that says nothing about what is inside.
What if the price moves before I pay?
The price on this page is the metal at this moment. When you send us your order we confirm the final figure with you and hold it while you pay, so you are never charged a number you have not seen.
Delivery
Every order goes out fully insured, signed for and tracked, in packaging that gives nothing away. We tell you the dispatch date when we confirm your order. Delivery details.
Want to know more first? Read what is the best gold coin to buy or how to buy gold coins in the UK.
