Founded 1792 · United States
US Mint
Flagship issue: American Gold Eagle.
The United States Mint, established by act of Congress in 1792, is the issuer of the American Gold Eagle and the steward of the most widely traded numismatic gold pieces in the world — Saint-Gaudens double eagles, Indian Princess three-dollar pieces, Liberty Head designs across denominations. Its modern bullion programme runs through West Point.
What they are known for
- American Gold Eagle: 22-carat (916.7), with 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/10 oz fractions.
- American Gold Buffalo: 999.9 fine, Type 1 Buffalo Nickel design.
- West Point production for bullion and proof; Philadelphia and San Francisco for circulating issues.
- Pre-1933 numismatic gold is a deep, well-graded market in its own right.
Market context
Two distinct collector segments meet at the US Mint: modern proof bullion (most demand goes to West Point Proof Eagles) and historic numismatic gold (Saint-Gaudens, Indian Head, Liberty designs, all extensively graded by NGC and PCGS). Both segments are well-served by OnePiece's catalogue.
Notable series
- American Gold Eagle (Type 2)
- Reverse redesigned 2021; Type 2 issues distinct from Type 1.
- American Gold Buffalo
- Issued from 2006; the US Mint's 999.9 fine answer to Maple/Britannia.
- Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle (1907–1933)
- High-relief 1907 ultra-high relief is the apex; common dates are widely traded.
- Indian Princess $3 Gold (1854–1889)
- Distinctive denomination, Longacre design.