2018-W $50 Burnished American Gold Eagle

The 2018-W $50 Burnished American Gold Eagle had a small mintage of just under 8,000 coins struck at the West Point Mint. This special strike coin commands a higher price than some of the other coins in the series, especially in perfect condition. It’s possible to find the 2018-W 1 oz Burnished American Gold Eagle in higher Mint State grades all the way up to a perfect Mint State 70 coin.

History of the 2018-W $50 Burnished American Gold Eagle

When looking for your ideal 2018-W 1 oz Burnished American Gold Eagle, seek out ones with a sharp strike and minimal surface scratches and scuffs that can be common with this heavier coin. 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, 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. 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.