$25 Gold Eagles
74+ LuckyCoin collectors track this series
Spanning 1986 to the present day, the $25 Gold Eagles catalog contains 86 year-and-mintmark variants. Across the series, the key date is the 2018-W $25 Gold Eagles at just 9,204 struck and the highest-value variant is the 1990 $25 Gold Eagles at up to $15,000 in top grade.
$25 Gold Eagles · All Strikes Mintage by Year
Peak 600KCombined mintage per year across every strike type (circulated, proof, and specimen) and all mintmarks.
About the $25 Gold Eagles
The $25 Gold Eagle coin has been in production by the United States Mint since 1986 and is one of the most popular bullion coins in the world. The coin features a beautiful design of Lady Liberty walking away from a rising sun, with the coin inscription around the rim reading "Liberty, In God We Trust, 1986." The obverse of the coin features an image of a bald eagle flying above a nest with a female eagle and her hatchlings below.
The $25 Gold Eagle coin is available in several sizes from one quarter ounce up to one full ounce of gold. The one-ounce coins are the most popular and are .900 fine gold, with a total weight of exactly one troy ounce. The coins are also officially recognized by the United States government, making them a suitable gold investment for IRA accounts.
The issue date of the $25 Gold Eagle coins determines the coins’ value. Coins issued before 1986 are valued anywhere from several hundred to several thousand dollars each, depending on their grade. The uncirculated coins issued from 1986 to present (2020) day are sold at a value that matches the current spot price of gold.
The $25 Gold Eagle coins have seen remarkable demand over the past 34 years and are highly sought after by both coin collectors and gold investors. The coins have been rated highly by both the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, who rates the coins MS-70 (perfect condition), and Professional Coin Grading Service, who also rate the coins MS-70.
The United States Mint guarantees the weight and purity of the $25 Gold Eagle coins, as well as the coins’ collectible value. The coins’ worth is determined by multiplying the current spot price of gold per ounce by the weight of the coin, plus a premium for the collectible value. The spot price of gold and premium may vary from dealer to dealer, so be sure to compare prices before investing in a $25 Gold Eagle coins.
Most-collected $25 Gold Eagles coins on LuckyCoin
Looking for coins from a specific year across every denomination? Browse US coin values by year →
Which $25 Gold Eagles coins do collectors actually own? See the 2026 rarity & ownership report →
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was the $25 Gold Eagles minted?
- The $25 Gold Eagles was minted by United States from 1986 to the present day.
- How many $25 Gold Eagles coins were minted?
- Across every year and mintmark, approximately 4,393,075 $25 Gold Eagles coins were struck.
- What mintmarks exist for the $25 Gold Eagles?
- $25 Gold Eagles coins were struck with the following mintmarks: P, W. Some years were also produced without a mintmark.
- What is the $25 Gold Eagles made of?
- The $25 Gold Eagles is made of gold (.9167), weighs 16.966 grams, and measures 27 mm in diameter.
- How much is a $25 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 $15,000. See individual year pages for grade-by-grade estimates.