Shortly after its debut in 1986, the Gold Eagle surpassed both the Krugerrand and the Maple Leaf as the most minted coin in the world. The coins beauty, popularity, and high demand makes it one of the most liquid gold coins.
By law, all gold Eagles are minted with gold mined only in the United States. Each coin weighs 3.393 grams with a purity of 91.67 (22 karats) and a face value of $5.