The 1992 $25 American Gold Eagle is a 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 this coin:
Specifications:
- Denomination: $25
- Composition: 91.67% gold (22 karat), with the remainder being copper and silver
- Actual Gold Weight: 1/2 troy ounce (0.5 oz)
- Diameter: 27 mm
- Thickness: 2.24 mm
- Mint Marks: Coins may bear a mint mark indicating where they were minted, such as 'W' for West Point. However, bullion versions typically do not have a mint mark.
Design:
- Obverse: The obverse of the coin features a design by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, showing Lady Liberty holding a torch and an olive branch, with the Capitol building in the background.
- Reverse: The reverse, designed by Miley Busiek, depicts a male eagle carrying an olive branch flying above a nest containing a female eagle and her hatchlings.
