$5 Gold Eagles
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Spanning 1986 to the present day, the $5 Gold Eagles catalog contains 87 year-and-mintmark variants. Across the series, the key date is the 2008-W $5 Gold Eagles at just 12,657 struck and the highest-value variant is the 1990 $5 Gold Eagles at up to $2,100 in top grade.
$5 Gold Eagles · All Strikes Mintage by Year
Peak 2.8MCombined mintage per year across every strike type (circulated, proof, and specimen) and all mintmarks.
About the $5 Gold Eagles
The American Gold Eagle coins are one of the most recognizable gold pieces in the world. Produced by the United States Mint since 1986, these coins are issued in 1/10 oz., 1/4 oz., 1/2 oz., and one full ounce denominations. Each Gold Eagle is composed of 91.67 percent pure gold, with the balance of the alloy composed of silver and copper.
The 1986 issue marked the first year of the beautiful $5 gold coin, the smallest denomination of the American Eagle series. The coins are produced in brilliant uncirculated condition and bear a depiction of Lady Liberty on the obverse, with a family of eagles on the reverse. With their limited production and distinctive design, Gold Eagles make popular and reliable investments.
The coins are legal tender with a face value of $5, even though their retail value always rises above face value due to the gold content. Several variants of the Gold Eagle are also offered by the U.S. Mint, including the Proof Gold Eagle and the Numismatic Gold Eagle. Proof coins are struck multiple times for added detail and luster and come sealed in plastic. Numismatic coins are specially graded by third-party companies, such as PCGS or NGC, and carry a premium over the coins’ spot price.
No matter which type of Gold Eagle you choose, they are all a great way to make a smart investment in gold. Gold Eagle coins will never tarnish, making them a secure and attractive means of diversifying your portfolio. As gold prices fluctuate, so too will the value of the Gold Eagle, ensuring a profitable return on investment.
Every $5 Gold Eagle issued since 1986 is sure to make an impressive addition to any coin collection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When was the $5 Gold Eagles minted?
- The $5 Gold Eagles was minted by United States from 1986 to the present day.
- How many $5 Gold Eagles coins were minted?
- Across every year and mintmark, approximately 19,031,948 $5 Gold Eagles coins were struck.
- What mintmarks exist for the $5 Gold Eagles?
- $5 Gold Eagles coins were struck with the following mintmarks: P, W. Some years were also produced without a mintmark.
- What is the $5 Gold Eagles made of?
- The $5 Gold Eagles is made of gold (.917) (silver .030, copper .053), weighs 3.393 grams, and measures 16.5 mm in diameter.
- How much is a $5 Gold Eagles worth?
- Value depends on year, mintmark, and condition. Common dates in average circulated condition trade for near face value, while the rarest varieties in top grade can fetch up to $2,100. See individual year pages for grade-by-grade estimates.