1996 1/2 oz Gold American Eagle BU

1996 1/2 oz Gold American Eagle BU

This 1996 1/2 oz Gold American Eagle comes in Brilliant Uncirculated Condition and is part of the highly popular American Gold Eagle Series. This coin is made from 91.67% fine gold and weighs 1/2 troy oz.

The obverse features Augustus Saint-Gaudens' depiction of Lady Liberty carrying a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left, meant to symbolize the US as a peaceful but strong nation. In the background are the sun's rays and the Capitol building along with the year of mintage.

The reverse displays Miley Busiek's design of a male eagle holding an olive branch flying above a nest containing a female eagle and her hatchlings, symbolizing unity and family. Inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," "IN GOD WE TRUST," along with the denomination and weight.

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