2015 $50 American Gold Eagle

The 2015 $50 American Gold Eagle had a total mintage of just over 626,000 coins struck at the Philadelphia Mint. This regular strike coin didn’t feature the Philadelphia mint mark which was a common practice for this type of coin from this mint. It’s possible to find the 2015 1 oz American Gold Eagle in most Mint State grades all the way up to a perfect condition MS70 graded coin.

History of the 2015 $50 American Gold Eagle

The 2015 $50 American Gold Eagle is worth the effort to find a well-struck coin with attractive surfaces. The American Gold Eagle is the official gold bullion coin of the United States. Augustus Saint Gaudens designed the obverse of the American Gold Eagle. It features a 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. 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 cost of gold continues to rise, adding value to this coin and all of the $50 American Gold Eagle coins.