Five related products launch today from the United States Mint with the release of the 2025-W Proof American Gold Eagles. These include four individual proof Gold Eagles in varying sizes, along with a four-coin set that contains all of them.
The largest of the individual coins is the one-ounce piece, followed by fractional sizes of one-half ounce, one-quarter ounce, and one-tenth ounce. They carry face values of $50, $25, $10, and $5, respectively, and are each struck in 22-karat gold (91.67% gold, 3.0% silver, balance copper) at the U.S. Mint’s West Point facility.
Despite their hefty price tags, American Gold Eagles remain popular. This is especially true for the Mint’s bullion versions, which are sold for investment purposes, but also applies – albeit to a lesser extent—to today’s proof editions. Collectors seek proof editions for their enhanced detail, with frosted design elements contrasting against mirror-like backgrounds.
Last year’s proof Gold Eagles, which debuted in May, recorded sales through March 9 of this year totaling 3,685 one-ounce coins, 1,919 half-ounce coins, 5,249 quarter-ounce coins, 10,346 tenth-ounce coins, and 4,755 four-coin sets.
Coin Designs
Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ depiction of Liberty appears on the obverse (heads side) of American Gold Eagles, as it has since their introduction in 1986. In 2021, historical artifacts and modern technology were used to enhance the design in celebration of the program’s 35th anniversary. However, the artwork itself dates back much further, originally appearing on $20 gold coins minted from 1907 to 1933. Obverse inscriptions include "LIBERTY," "2025," and a "W" mintmark indicating production at the West Point Mint.
Alongside the refreshed obverse in 2021, the U.S. Mint introduced an entirely new reverse (tails side) design, which continues on these latest coins. It features a detailed close-up of an eagle’s head, created by Jennie Norris of the U.S. Mint’s Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) and sculpted by Mint Medallic Artist Renata Gordon.
Reverse inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," and "IN GOD WE TRUST." Also displayed are the artists’ initials, the coin’s face value, and its precious metal weight.
Specifications of American Gold Eagles
The table below presents the specifications for each American Gold Eagle.
| $50 | $25 | $10 | $5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composition | 22 Karat Gold (91.67% Gold 3.0% Silver Balance Copper) |
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| Weight | 1.0909 troy oz. (33.931 grams) |
0.5455 troy oz. (16.966 grams) |
0.2727 troy oz. (8.483 grams) |
.1091 troy oz. (3.393 grams) |
| Diameter | 1.287 inches (32.70 mm) |
1.063 inches (27.00 mm) |
0.866 inch (22.00 mm) |
0.650 inch (16.50 mm) |
| Edge | Reeded Edge Variation | Reeded Edge | ||
| Thickness | 0.113 inch (2.87 mm) |
0.085 inch (2.15 mm) |
0.070 inch (1.78 mm) |
0.049 inch (1.26 mm) |
Limits, Prices and Ordering
Numismatic gold coins from the U.S. Mint can be ordered through its online store.
Debut pricing, along with product, mintage, and household order limits for the 2025 Proof American Gold Eagles are as follows:
| Product Option | Product Limit | Mintage Limit | Household Order Limit | Price* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 $50 American Eagle Gold Proof Coin (1 oz.) | 7,500 | 17,500 | 3 | $3,850.00 |
| 2025 $25 American Eagle Gold Proof Coin (1/2 oz.) | 4,000 | 14,000 | 3 | $1,950.00 |
| 2025 $10 American Eagle Gold Proof Coin (1/4 oz.) | 6,000 | 16,000 | 3 | $1,002.50 |
| 2025 $5 American Eagle Gold Proof Coin (1/10 oz.) | 12,000 | 22,000 | 3 | $430.00 |
| 2025 American Eagle Gold Proof Coins (Four-Coin Set) | 10,000 | N/A | 3 | $7,182.50 |
*Like other precious metal coins from the U.S. Mint, pricing is subject to weekly adjustments based on the Mint’s precious metals coin pricing matrix.
