2009 $50 American Gold Eagle

The 2009 $50 American Gold Eagle had a total mintage of over 1.4 million coins. This uncirculated, regular strike coin was struck at the Philadelphia Mint and was a major increase in demand compared to the previous years that saw below a million. It’s possible to find the 2009 1 oz American Gold Eagle in most Mint State grades including in a perfect Mint State 70 condition.

History of the 2009 $50 American Gold Eagle

Cherrypicking for a 2009 $50 American Gold Eagle should be relatively easy with this coin as it is much more plentiful compared to some of the previous years. The American Gold Eagle is the official gold bullion coin of the United States. The reverse of the coin was designed by sculptor, Miley Busiek. It features a male American Bald Eagle clutching an olive branch, flying over a nest with a female eagle and her eaglet. The obverse of the American Gold Eagle was designed by Augustus Saint Gaudens, a rendition of the full-length Lady Liberty with her hair flowing and a long dress. She holds a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left. There is a small image of the Capitol building in the background.