U.S. Mint
The United States Mint, founded in 1792, is the official sovereign mint of the United States. It strikes the American Gold Eagle (22-karat, since 1986) and the American Silver Eagle (.9993 fine, since 1986). Both are the most-traded sovereign bullion coins in their respective metals.
The U.S. Mint is one of the largest sovereign mints in the world by volume. The American Gold Eagle is alloyed with copper and silver to a 22-karat (.9167) fineness for hardness — its full troy ounce of gold content is preserved, the coin is simply heavier overall.
The U.S. Mint is not on the LBMA Good Delivery List (that list is for refiners, not sovereign mints). However, U.S. Mint coins are universally accepted and recognized worldwide.
The Silver Eagle struck before 2021 used .9993 fineness; the post-2021 redesign moved to .999 fineness. Both are universally liquid.
Highlights
- Sovereign mint since 1792
- American Eagle: most-traded U.S. bullion coin
- 22-karat gold (durable, harder than .9999)
- $50 face value (gold), $1 (silver)
Official site: www.usmint.gov
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