The 1988 $25 American Gold Eagle is a popular gold bullion coin issued by the United States Mint. It is part of the American Gold Eagle series, which was first introduced in 1986. Here are some key details about the coin:
Specifications
- Denomination: $25
- Gold Content: 1/2 troy ounce (15.55 grams) of fine gold
- Total Weight: 0.5455 troy ounces (16.97 grams)
- Diameter: 27 mm
- Thickness: 2.24 mm
- Purity: 91.67% gold (22 karat), with the remainder consisting of silver and copper to make the coin more durable
- Design:
- Obverse: Features a depiction of Lady Liberty, holding a torch and an olive branch, with the Capitol building in the background. The design is based on Augustus Saint-Gaudens' famous 1907 Double Eagle design.
- Reverse: Depicts a male eagle carrying an olive branch flying above a nest containing a female eagle and her hatchlings. This design is by Miley Busiek.
