2011-W $50 Burnished American Gold Eagle

The 2011-W 1 oz Burnished American Gold Eagle had a tiny mintage of just under 9,000 coins struck. This year is the 25th anniversary of the series. The burnished coins were a special strike coin that featured a more satiny or matte look to the surface of the coins due to striking with a burnished planchet versus a regular planchet. 

 

History of the 2011-W $50 Burnished American Gold Eagle

The 2011-W $50 Burnished American Gold Eagle is worth the effort to seek out with a sharp strike and attractive surfaces. The coin can be found in perfect Mint State 70 condition. The American Gold Eagle is the official gold bullion coin of the United States. The obverse of the American Gold Eagle was designed by Augustus Saint Gaudens. He created a rendition of the full-length Lady Liberty carrying an olive branch and a torch in her hands. A small image of the Capitol building can be found in the background. The reverse of the coin was designed by sculptor, Miley Busiek, and features an American Bald Eagle holding an olive branch, flying over a nest with a female eagle and her baby.

 

2011-W $50 Burnished American Gold Eagle Value

The 2011-W $50 Burnished American Gold Eagle value can reach upwards of $3,300 for perfect condition coins documented and sold in the past. It’s possible to build a Gold Eagle series collection at more affordable prices. The 2011-W 1 oz Burnished American Gold Eagle would make a great addition to any Gold Eagle series collection. 

 

Type of coin: $50 Coin

Year: 2011-W $50 Burnished American Gold Eagle

American Gold Eagle Mint Mark: West Point Mint

Total mintage: 8,729

Metal content: 91.67% Gold, 3% Silver, 5.33% Copper

Face value: Fifty Dollars

Weight: 33.93 grams

Edge: Reeded

Designer: Augustus Saint Gaudens/Miley Busiek

Diameter: 32.70 millimeters