The 1990 quarter-ounce Gold American Eagle is a fractional bullion coin struck by the United States Mint, carrying a face value of $10 and containing 0.25 troy ounces of gold at a purity of .9167 fine. The coin is part of the Gold American Eagle series, which has been produced in four sizes since 1986 and remains among the most widely recognized government-issued gold coins in the world. The "MCMXC" designation in Roman numerals on the coin's reverse simply reflects the year of issue, 1990, in the style used throughout the series during that era.
This example is graded Brilliant Uncirculated, indicating a coin that has never entered general circulation and retains its original mint luster. It was struck at the West Point Mint in New York, though the mint mark does not appear on the coin itself, which is consistent with the standard practice for Gold American Eagles produced during this period.
The Gold American Eagle series was authorized under the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985 and entered production in 1986, marking the return of official gold coinage from the United States Mint after decades of absence. T
…The 1990 quarter-ounce Gold American Eagle is a fractional bullion coin struck by the United States Mint, carrying a face value of $10 and containing 0.25 troy ounces of gold at a purity of .9167 fine. The coin is part of the Gold American Eagle series, which has been produced in four sizes since 1986 and remains among the most widely recognized government-issued gold coins in the world. The "MCMXC" designation in Roman numerals on the coin's reverse simply reflects the year of issue, 1990, in the style used throughout the series during that era.
This example is graded Brilliant Uncirculated, indicating a coin that has never entered general circulation and retains its original mint luster. It was struck at the West Point Mint in New York, though the mint mark does not appear on the coin itself, which is consistent with the standard practice for Gold American Eagles produced during this period.
The Gold American Eagle series was authorized under the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985 and entered production in 1986, marking the return of official gold coinage from the United States Mint after decades of absence. The series was designed to give domestic buyers access to government-backed gold in standardized, recognizable form, and it quickly gained traction among buyers worldwide. The 1990 issue represents one of the early years of production, before the series adopted proof-only fractional offerings in certain later years.
The West Point Mint, located in West Point, New York, has served as the primary production facility for Gold American Eagles throughout the series' history. Originally built in the 1930s as a storage facility for silver bullion, West Point later became an official United States Mint facility and has been responsible for striking the vast majority of Gold American Eagles in both bullion and proof formats. Its role in this program reflects the facility's status as a high-security, high-volume precision production facility.
The 1990 Gold American Eagle was produced during a period when the series was still establishing its secondary market profile. Mintage figures for the fractional sizes in this era are generally lower than for the one-ounce version, which gives certain dates added appeal to type and date collectors alongside the standard bullion buyer audience.
The obverse features Augustus Saint-Gaudens' iconic Liberty design, adapted from his 1907 double eagle gold coin. Liberty is depicted striding forward, torch raised in her right hand and an olive branch in her left, with the U.S. Capitol building visible in the background and rays of sunlight emanating behind the figure. The inscriptions "LIBERTY" and the Roman numeral date "MCMXC" appear alongside thirteen stars representing the original colonies.
The reverse was designed by sculptor Miley Busiek and depicts a family of American bald eagles, with a male eagle carrying an olive branch descending toward a nest where a female eagle shields a clutch of hatchlings. The inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," "IN GOD WE TRUST," "1/4 OZ. FINE GOLD," and the $10 face value. The design composition is distinctly American in character and has remained unchanged since the series began in 1986.
In Brilliant Uncirculated condition, the coin's surfaces retain their original cartwheel luster and sharp struck detail. The relief on the Liberty figure and eagle family is well-defined, with no softening from circulation or handling wear, making this an aesthetically clean example of the design.
At a quarter ounce, this coin offers a lower per-unit acquisition cost compared to the full one-ounce Gold American Eagle, making it a practical option for buyers who want to accumulate gold in smaller increments. The fractional format also provides flexibility when considering future liquidity, as smaller denominations can be transacted without the need to convert or divide a larger holding.
Buyers should be aware that fractional gold coins typically carry higher premiums over spot on a per-ounce basis compared to their full-ounce counterparts, reflecting the higher per-unit production cost and generally tighter supply in the secondary market. That tradeoff in cost is worth understanding before purchase, and our product pages are structured to give buyers the information they need to evaluate it clearly.
Gold American Eagles are struck to strict specifications established by the United States Mint and carry the full backing of the federal government for weight, purity, and metal content. The .9167 fine gold standard, combined with additions of silver and copper for durability, is consistent across all bullion-finish editions of the series. These production standards make authentication considerably more straightforward than many privately minted products.
We verify every product for authenticity, weight, and purity before it is made available for purchase. As authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, we are equipped to facilitate grading and third-party certification for customers who want additional documentation of condition or authenticity. For a coin of this vintage, professional certification through PCGS or NGC is a common path buyers take when building a registry set or seeking a more formally graded example.
Brilliant Uncirculated denotes a coin that has never been placed into circulation and exhibits full mint luster with no wear on the high points of the design. Some minor contact marks from the minting or handling process may be present, as BU coins are struck and stored in bulk rather than individually handled like proof coins. These characteristics are consistent with the grade and do not indicate any deficiency in the coin.
Individual coins ship in a protective plastic flip to preserve surface integrity during transit. If purchasing a quantity consistent with a full tube, coins will ship in a tube format; the standard tube for quarter-ounce Gold American Eagles holds 20 coins. Larger quantity orders may ship in sealed boxes containing multiple tubes. Packaging is designed to maintain the condition of the coin from our facility through to delivery.
Pricing for the 1990 quarter-ounce Gold American Eagle is based on the current spot price of gold, with a premium added to reflect production costs, the coin's government-issued status, and demand within both the bullion and collector markets. Because this is a specific dated issue with a defined historical mintage rather than a continuously produced item, the premium structure may differ from current-year fractional Eagles available through the Mint's authorized distribution network.
Secondary market premiums on dated fractional Gold American Eagles are influenced by factors including the year's original mintage, current collector demand, the relative availability of that date in raw BU condition, and broader gold market conditions. Our pricing reflects real-time market dynamics and is structured to give buyers a clear picture of what they are paying and why, rather than obscuring the cost in opaque fee structures.
Gold American Eagles are among the most actively traded bullion coins in the world and are recognized by dealers, institutions, and private buyers in essentially every major market. The quarter-ounce size is a well-established denomination with consistent demand in the secondary market, though liquidity at the fractional level is generally narrower than for the one-ounce format. For specific dated issues, the depth of the bid side of the market will also be influenced by how actively collectors are pursuing that particular year.
We operate a two-way market that supports both buying and selling within the same platform. Customers who decide to sell can access our competitive buyback pricing without needing to locate a separate buyer or navigate an unfamiliar resale process. Understanding the bid/ask spread on a product before purchase is something we actively encourage, and our product pages are built to support that kind of informed approach to liquidity.
The 1990 quarter-ounce Gold American Eagle combines the broad market recognition of the American Eagle series with the appeal of a specific historical issue that is no longer in production. Unlike current-year bullion coins, this date cannot be newly purchased through the Mint's primary distribution network, which means the available supply is fixed. For buyers interested in assembling a date set or adding a specific year to an existing collection, this is a direct and efficient way to do so.
The coin's government-backed gold content, established design pedigree, and legal tender status make it immediately recognizable across domestic and international markets. For those who prioritize holding gold in a form that requires minimal explanation or verification at the point of resale, the Gold American Eagle series consistently ranks among the most practical choices available.
We have been operating in the physical precious metals market since 2010, and our approach has always centered on transparency rather than pressure. Our pricing reflects real-time market conditions, and the structure of our product pages is designed to give buyers a complete picture of what they are paying, not just the headline number. We believe a straightforward transaction builds more trust than one that buries costs in complexity.
Every product we offer is verified for authenticity, weight, and purity before it reaches a customer. Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau, membership in the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association, and authorized dealer status with both PCGS and NGC reflect a consistent standard that has been maintained across more than a decade of operation. Customers working with dated or collector-grade material benefit from that authentication infrastructure in ways that a standard commodity transaction does not require.
Our two-way market model means we are just as focused on the selling side of the transaction as the buying side. Liquidity is a practical consideration that deserves attention before a purchase is made, not only when it becomes time to sell. We structure the experience around that reality from the start.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing across a broad range of precious metals products, including fractional and dated issues like the 1990 quarter-ounce Gold American Eagle. Rather than relying on static retail pricing, Pro members transact at real-time wholesale market prices without additional dealer markups layered on top. For a product where premium dynamics and liquidity characteristics can shift meaningfully with market conditions, having direct visibility into executable wholesale pricing provides a meaningfully more informed starting point.
Pro also includes proprietary research tools that allow members to evaluate products using historical premium data, bid/ask spread analysis, and liquidity metrics. For dated fractional Eagles, where the premium over spot can vary considerably based on collector demand and secondary market availability, those tools provide useful context that spot price alone does not capture. Real-time portfolio valuation using live wholesale bid pricing gives members a more realistic picture of current liquidation value rather than an estimate based on retail comparables.
We support a wide range of payment methods to make the transaction process as straightforward as possible. Customers can pay using major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover, as well as PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, and cryptocurrency via BitPay. Each option is supported within a secure purchasing environment designed to protect customer information and transaction integrity throughout the process.
Product ID: BST-000805272E
| Year | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Precious Metal Type | Gold |
| Bullion Coin Type | Eagle |
| Format | Coin |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Brand/Mint | U.S. Mint |
| Mint Mark | W - West Point |
| Purity | 0.9167 |
| Weight | 0.25 oz |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.78 mm |
| Diameter (mm) | 22 mm |
| Inner Pack (Quantity) | 40 |
| Outer Pack (Quantity) | 1600 |
| Grade | BU |
The 1990 quarter-ounce Gold American Eagle is a fractional bullion coin struck by the United States Mint, carrying a face value of $10 and containing 0.25 troy ounces of gold at a purity of .9167 fine. The coin is part of the Gold American Eagle series, which has been produced in four sizes since 1986 and remains among the most widely recognized government-issued gold coins in the world. The "MCMXC" designation in Roman numerals on the coin's reverse simply reflects the year of issue, 1990, in the style used throughout the series during that era.
This example is graded Brilliant Uncirculated, indicating a coin that has never entered general circulation and retains its original mint luster. It was struck at the West Point Mint in New York, though the mint mark does not appear on the coin itself, which is consistent with the standard practice for Gold American Eagles produced during this period.
The Gold American Eagle series was authorized under the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985 and entered production in 1986, marking the return of official gold coinage from the United States Mint after decades of absence. T
…The 1990 quarter-ounce Gold American Eagle is a fractional bullion coin struck by the United States Mint, carrying a face value of $10 and containing 0.25 troy ounces of gold at a purity of .9167 fine. The coin is part of the Gold American Eagle series, which has been produced in four sizes since 1986 and remains among the most widely recognized government-issued gold coins in the world. The "MCMXC" designation in Roman numerals on the coin's reverse simply reflects the year of issue, 1990, in the style used throughout the series during that era.
This example is graded Brilliant Uncirculated, indicating a coin that has never entered general circulation and retains its original mint luster. It was struck at the West Point Mint in New York, though the mint mark does not appear on the coin itself, which is consistent with the standard practice for Gold American Eagles produced during this period.
The Gold American Eagle series was authorized under the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985 and entered production in 1986, marking the return of official gold coinage from the United States Mint after decades of absence. The series was designed to give domestic buyers access to government-backed gold in standardized, recognizable form, and it quickly gained traction among buyers worldwide. The 1990 issue represents one of the early years of production, before the series adopted proof-only fractional offerings in certain later years.
The West Point Mint, located in West Point, New York, has served as the primary production facility for Gold American Eagles throughout the series' history. Originally built in the 1930s as a storage facility for silver bullion, West Point later became an official United States Mint facility and has been responsible for striking the vast majority of Gold American Eagles in both bullion and proof formats. Its role in this program reflects the facility's status as a high-security, high-volume precision production facility.
The 1990 Gold American Eagle was produced during a period when the series was still establishing its secondary market profile. Mintage figures for the fractional sizes in this era are generally lower than for the one-ounce version, which gives certain dates added appeal to type and date collectors alongside the standard bullion buyer audience.
The obverse features Augustus Saint-Gaudens' iconic Liberty design, adapted from his 1907 double eagle gold coin. Liberty is depicted striding forward, torch raised in her right hand and an olive branch in her left, with the U.S. Capitol building visible in the background and rays of sunlight emanating behind the figure. The inscriptions "LIBERTY" and the Roman numeral date "MCMXC" appear alongside thirteen stars representing the original colonies.
The reverse was designed by sculptor Miley Busiek and depicts a family of American bald eagles, with a male eagle carrying an olive branch descending toward a nest where a female eagle shields a clutch of hatchlings. The inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," "IN GOD WE TRUST," "1/4 OZ. FINE GOLD," and the $10 face value. The design composition is distinctly American in character and has remained unchanged since the series began in 1986.
In Brilliant Uncirculated condition, the coin's surfaces retain their original cartwheel luster and sharp struck detail. The relief on the Liberty figure and eagle family is well-defined, with no softening from circulation or handling wear, making this an aesthetically clean example of the design.
At a quarter ounce, this coin offers a lower per-unit acquisition cost compared to the full one-ounce Gold American Eagle, making it a practical option for buyers who want to accumulate gold in smaller increments. The fractional format also provides flexibility when considering future liquidity, as smaller denominations can be transacted without the need to convert or divide a larger holding.
Buyers should be aware that fractional gold coins typically carry higher premiums over spot on a per-ounce basis compared to their full-ounce counterparts, reflecting the higher per-unit production cost and generally tighter supply in the secondary market. That tradeoff in cost is worth understanding before purchase, and our product pages are structured to give buyers the information they need to evaluate it clearly.
Gold American Eagles are struck to strict specifications established by the United States Mint and carry the full backing of the federal government for weight, purity, and metal content. The .9167 fine gold standard, combined with additions of silver and copper for durability, is consistent across all bullion-finish editions of the series. These production standards make authentication considerably more straightforward than many privately minted products.
We verify every product for authenticity, weight, and purity before it is made available for purchase. As authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, we are equipped to facilitate grading and third-party certification for customers who want additional documentation of condition or authenticity. For a coin of this vintage, professional certification through PCGS or NGC is a common path buyers take when building a registry set or seeking a more formally graded example.
Brilliant Uncirculated denotes a coin that has never been placed into circulation and exhibits full mint luster with no wear on the high points of the design. Some minor contact marks from the minting or handling process may be present, as BU coins are struck and stored in bulk rather than individually handled like proof coins. These characteristics are consistent with the grade and do not indicate any deficiency in the coin.
Individual coins ship in a protective plastic flip to preserve surface integrity during transit. If purchasing a quantity consistent with a full tube, coins will ship in a tube format; the standard tube for quarter-ounce Gold American Eagles holds 20 coins. Larger quantity orders may ship in sealed boxes containing multiple tubes. Packaging is designed to maintain the condition of the coin from our facility through to delivery.
Pricing for the 1990 quarter-ounce Gold American Eagle is based on the current spot price of gold, with a premium added to reflect production costs, the coin's government-issued status, and demand within both the bullion and collector markets. Because this is a specific dated issue with a defined historical mintage rather than a continuously produced item, the premium structure may differ from current-year fractional Eagles available through the Mint's authorized distribution network.
Secondary market premiums on dated fractional Gold American Eagles are influenced by factors including the year's original mintage, current collector demand, the relative availability of that date in raw BU condition, and broader gold market conditions. Our pricing reflects real-time market dynamics and is structured to give buyers a clear picture of what they are paying and why, rather than obscuring the cost in opaque fee structures.
Gold American Eagles are among the most actively traded bullion coins in the world and are recognized by dealers, institutions, and private buyers in essentially every major market. The quarter-ounce size is a well-established denomination with consistent demand in the secondary market, though liquidity at the fractional level is generally narrower than for the one-ounce format. For specific dated issues, the depth of the bid side of the market will also be influenced by how actively collectors are pursuing that particular year.
We operate a two-way market that supports both buying and selling within the same platform. Customers who decide to sell can access our competitive buyback pricing without needing to locate a separate buyer or navigate an unfamiliar resale process. Understanding the bid/ask spread on a product before purchase is something we actively encourage, and our product pages are built to support that kind of informed approach to liquidity.
The 1990 quarter-ounce Gold American Eagle combines the broad market recognition of the American Eagle series with the appeal of a specific historical issue that is no longer in production. Unlike current-year bullion coins, this date cannot be newly purchased through the Mint's primary distribution network, which means the available supply is fixed. For buyers interested in assembling a date set or adding a specific year to an existing collection, this is a direct and efficient way to do so.
The coin's government-backed gold content, established design pedigree, and legal tender status make it immediately recognizable across domestic and international markets. For those who prioritize holding gold in a form that requires minimal explanation or verification at the point of resale, the Gold American Eagle series consistently ranks among the most practical choices available.
We have been operating in the physical precious metals market since 2010, and our approach has always centered on transparency rather than pressure. Our pricing reflects real-time market conditions, and the structure of our product pages is designed to give buyers a complete picture of what they are paying, not just the headline number. We believe a straightforward transaction builds more trust than one that buries costs in complexity.
Every product we offer is verified for authenticity, weight, and purity before it reaches a customer. Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau, membership in the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association, and authorized dealer status with both PCGS and NGC reflect a consistent standard that has been maintained across more than a decade of operation. Customers working with dated or collector-grade material benefit from that authentication infrastructure in ways that a standard commodity transaction does not require.
Our two-way market model means we are just as focused on the selling side of the transaction as the buying side. Liquidity is a practical consideration that deserves attention before a purchase is made, not only when it becomes time to sell. We structure the experience around that reality from the start.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing across a broad range of precious metals products, including fractional and dated issues like the 1990 quarter-ounce Gold American Eagle. Rather than relying on static retail pricing, Pro members transact at real-time wholesale market prices without additional dealer markups layered on top. For a product where premium dynamics and liquidity characteristics can shift meaningfully with market conditions, having direct visibility into executable wholesale pricing provides a meaningfully more informed starting point.
Pro also includes proprietary research tools that allow members to evaluate products using historical premium data, bid/ask spread analysis, and liquidity metrics. For dated fractional Eagles, where the premium over spot can vary considerably based on collector demand and secondary market availability, those tools provide useful context that spot price alone does not capture. Real-time portfolio valuation using live wholesale bid pricing gives members a more realistic picture of current liquidation value rather than an estimate based on retail comparables.
We support a wide range of payment methods to make the transaction process as straightforward as possible. Customers can pay using major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover, as well as PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, and cryptocurrency via BitPay. Each option is supported within a secure purchasing environment designed to protect customer information and transaction integrity throughout the process.
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