2019 1oz Gold American Eagle Burnished MS70 Coin
$5,769.00
Product Highlights:
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Contains one 2019 Gold American Eagle with a special burnished finish.
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Certified in perfect Mint State 70 (MS70) condition by NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company).
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Features a label hand-signed by Ed Moy, the 38th Director of the U.S. Mint.
The Story of the Burnished Gold Eagle:
Introduced in 2006, the Burnished American Eagle series was designed as a premium “uncirculated” version of the classic bullion coins. Struck on specially prepared blanks at the West Point Mint (denoted by the “W” mint mark), these coins feature the same iconic designs as their bullion and proof counterparts but possess a distinct finish.
The burnishing process involves tumbling blank coin planchets with small steel balls before they are meticulously hand-fed into coin presses. This technique results in the coin’s beautiful, uniform matte appearance.
A Brief Hiatus and a Notable Return:
From 2006 to 2008, these burnished gold coins were only available in four-coin sets containing 1 oz, ½ oz, ¼ oz, and 1/10 oz denominations.
However, production was halted in 2009 and 2010. During this period, the U.S. Mint was legally required to meet overwhelming demand for standard bullion coins, diverting all available blanks to that purpose.
The series triumphantly returned in 2011, exclusively as a standalone 1 oz coin, and has been issued in this format every year since. This history makes earlier dates, especially those from the initial three-year period, particularly significant for collectors.
