United States · Fifty Dollars · 1986–present
| Country | United States (United States Mint) |
| Denomination | Fifty Dollars |
| Years struck | 1986–present |
| Gross weight | 33.931 g |
| Fine gold (AGW/ASW) | 31.103 g (1.0000 ozt) |
| Composition | 91.7% gold, 3.0% silver, 5.3% copper |
| Diameter | 32.7 mm |
| Thickness | 2.87 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Designer | Augustus Saint-Gaudens / Miley Busiek |
The American Gold Eagle contains one troy ounce (31.103 g) of gold alloyed to 22 karat (91.67% gold with silver and copper) for durability. The obverse reuses the Saint-Gaudens double eagle design. Value tracks spot gold plus a bullion premium.
| Issue | Mintage | Rarity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 1,362,650 | Details |