The largest of the fractional-ounce Proof American Eagle Gold Coins is the 1/2 oz gold option and it was also the first of the coins introduced. The Proof American Eagle Gold Coins were not introduced all at once like the bullion version. Instead, the coins were introduced with one weight each in 1986 and 1987, and two final weights in 1988. Provident Metals happily offers the 2020-W Proof American Eagle 1/2 oz Gold Coins for purchase online.

Highlights:

• Arrives with a US Mint presentation case and Certificate of Authenticity!
• 33rd year of availability for the Proof American Eagle 1/2 oz gold coins!
• Contains 1/2 Troy oz of actual gold content.
• Issued a face value of $25 (USD) by the government of the United States.
• The obverse depicts Liberty.
• On the reverse is the American bald eagle family.
• Features W mint marks from the West Point Mint.

With your purchase of a 2020-W Proof American Eagle 1/2 oz Gold Coin in this listing, you receive a specimen with a US Mint presentation box that includes a Certificate of Authenticity. These coins have frosted design elements and mirrored background fields that contrast one another beautifully and help elevate the visual appeal of the design itself.

Obverse

The obverse side of 2020-W Proof American Eagle 1/2 oz Gold Coins bears the image of Lady Liberty. This design was created in 1907 by Augustus Saint-Gaudens and was one of several he submitted to the US Mint for consideration on redesigned American circulation coins. It was chosen for the $20 Gold Double Eagle and featured on that coin from 1907 to 1933.

Reverse

On the reverse of 2020-W Proof American Eagle 1/2 oz Gold Coins is an exclusive design you wont find on another US Mint specimen. The coins feature a family of American bald eagles in and around the nest. In the nest, a female and a hatchling rest. Above the nest, a male flies overhead with its wings spread wide. Miley Busiek created this design in 1986 for the American Eagle Gold Coins.

History

Proof American Eagle Gold Coins debuted in 1986 with only the 1 oz gold weight available. In 1987, these Proof American Eagle 1/2 oz Gold Coins were introduced. The series was completed in 1988 with the release of the 1/4 oz and 1/10 oz coins.

Ordering

All Proof American Eagle 1/2 oz Gold Coins have a W mint mark on the obverse face. This mint mark identifies the West Point Mint as the facility of origin for the coins, with the West Point Mint issuing the coins since 2001.

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