The 1996 1/4 oz Gold American Eagle $10 is a fractional gold coin struck by the United States Mint at the West Point facility and issued with a legal tender face value of ten dollars. It contains a quarter troy ounce of gold at .9167 purity, equivalent to 22-karat gold, consistent with the alloy standard established for the American Gold Eagle series at its launch. This particular example has been certified by the Numismatic Guaranty Company and assigned a grade of MS70, indicating a perfect mint state specimen with no post-production imperfections visible under 5x magnification.
We carry this coin as part of our graded numismatic inventory, where authentication and grade certification are central to how the product is presented and priced. The NGC MS70 designation places this coin at the top of the mint state grading scale, making it one of the most pristine examples from the 1996 production year.
The American Gold Eagle series was authorized under the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985 and entered circulation in 1986, establishing itself as the United States government's flagship gold bullion coin program.
…The 1996 1/4 oz Gold American Eagle $10 is a fractional gold coin struck by the United States Mint at the West Point facility and issued with a legal tender face value of ten dollars. It contains a quarter troy ounce of gold at .9167 purity, equivalent to 22-karat gold, consistent with the alloy standard established for the American Gold Eagle series at its launch. This particular example has been certified by the Numismatic Guaranty Company and assigned a grade of MS70, indicating a perfect mint state specimen with no post-production imperfections visible under 5x magnification.
We carry this coin as part of our graded numismatic inventory, where authentication and grade certification are central to how the product is presented and priced. The NGC MS70 designation places this coin at the top of the mint state grading scale, making it one of the most pristine examples from the 1996 production year.
The American Gold Eagle series was authorized under the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985 and entered circulation in 1986, establishing itself as the United States government's flagship gold bullion coin program. From the beginning, the series was produced in four denominations corresponding to different fractional and full weights, with the quarter-ounce coin carrying a $10 face value. West Point became the primary striking facility for the Gold Eagle series, though the mint mark does not appear on coins from this era.
The 1996 issue occupies a specific place in the series history. Production figures for certain Gold Eagle dates from the mid-1990s are notably lower than high-mintage years, which influences how graded examples are received in the numismatic market. The year 1996 saw relatively modest mintage numbers across fractional Gold Eagle denominations compared to surrounding years, a factor that collectors and graded coin buyers often weigh when evaluating a specific date within the series.
The American Gold Eagle program was designed to offer a domestically produced alternative to internationally traded bullion coins, backed by government guarantee of weight, purity, and content. That foundation remains intact across every year of production, including coins struck in 1996.
The obverse of the American Gold Eagle features Augustus Saint-Gaudens' iconic Liberty design, originally created for the $20 double eagle gold coin of 1907. The depiction shows Lady Liberty striding forward, torch raised in her right hand and an olive branch in her left, with the Capitol building visible in the background and rays of sunlight emanating from behind the figure. The composition carries a sense of motion and dignity that remains one of the most recognized designs in American coinage history.
The reverse was designed by sculptor Miley Busiek and features a family of American bald eagles, with a male eagle carrying an olive branch returning to a nest where a female shields young eaglets. This design replaced the standard reverse used on earlier American coinage and reinforces a distinctly American iconographic identity. The coin's edge is reeded, and the obverse carries inscriptions including "LIBERTY," the year of issue, and the thirteen stars representing the original colonies.
An NGC MS70 specimen in this design will display full, sharp strikes across all design elements, with no contact marks, hairlines, or surface disturbances visible under standard grading magnification. The quality of the strike and the preservation of the coin's original luster are fully intact at this grade level.
At a quarter troy ounce, this coin offers a lower acquisition cost compared to the full-ounce Gold Eagle while retaining the same design integrity and government-backed specifications. For buyers focused on graded numismatic examples, the fractional format also broadens access to an MS70-certified piece from a specific production year without requiring the outlay associated with a full-ounce graded coin.
The 1/4 oz format is also well suited for those who prefer to build a graded gold collection across multiple dates or denominations within the American Gold Eagle series. Its compact size makes storage straightforward within standard numismatic holders and coin storage systems.
Every American Gold Eagle is struck under the authority of the United States Mint and carries a government guarantee of metal weight, purity, and content. The 1/4 oz format contains .9167 fine gold, alloyed with copper and silver to produce a durable 22-karat composition that resists wear while maintaining its gold content precisely.
This coin has been independently authenticated and graded by NGC, one of the two most widely respected third-party grading services in the numismatic industry. The NGC slab encapsulates the coin in a tamper-evident holder with a certification number that can be verified directly through NGC's online registry. We are an authorized NGC dealer, which means we work within NGC's established standards and present certified coins exactly as graded and encapsulated by the service.
This coin is certified MS70 by NGC, which is the highest grade on the mint state scale. At MS70, the coin exhibits perfect strike quality, full original luster, and no imperfections of any kind visible under 5x magnification. In practical terms, this is a flawless example straight from the mint, encapsulated to preserve its condition indefinitely. For the 1996 date, MS70-certified examples represent a small fraction of surviving population, as not all coins from any given year survive handling and transit to the grading table without at least minor surface contact.
The coin ships in its original NGC graded slab, which serves as both a protective enclosure and a certificate of authenticity. No additional holder is required or included. The slab protects the coin from contact, environmental exposure, and handling, making it suitable for long-term storage or display without any additional preparation on the buyer's part.
Pricing for this coin reflects two distinct components: the underlying gold value based on the current spot price of gold, and a numismatic premium tied to the coin's grade, date, certified population, and collector demand. Unlike standard bullion coins priced primarily by metal content, an NGC MS70 example commands a grading premium that varies based on how many coins from the same date and denomination have received the same designation.
For the 1996 $10 Gold Eagle, the combination of a lower production year and the top NGC grade creates pricing that is driven more by numismatic scarcity than by spot price fluctuations alone. Our pricing reflects current market conditions for both the underlying gold and the graded coin market, and we present it with the same transparency applied across our broader catalog.
Graded American Gold Eagles are actively traded in the numismatic market through dealer networks, auction platforms, and coin shows, with NGC-certified coins benefiting from broad recognition among both domestic and international buyers. The MS70 designation adds a layer of specificity that can attract premium offers from collectors pursuing registry-quality sets or completing date runs within the Gold Eagle series.
We operate a two-way market that supports both buying and selling, so customers who decide to sell a graded coin like this one can do so within our platform at competitive buyback pricing. Liquidity for graded numismatic coins tends to be more date and grade dependent than for generic bullion, which is worth factoring in before purchase. We believe understanding the resale side of any transaction before committing to a purchase is part of making a sound and informed decision.
The 1996 production year for fractional Gold Eagles is not among the highest-mintage dates in the series, and the combination of that relative scarcity with an MS70 certification from NGC makes this a compelling piece for collectors pursuing specific dates or top-grade examples. The coin carries the full authority of the United States Mint behind its gold content while also offering numismatic appeal that generic bullion cannot replicate.
For buyers interested in graded American gold coinage, this coin sits at the intersection of government-backed metal content and certified numismatic quality. The Saint-Gaudens Liberty design, the NGC perfect grade, and the confirmed 1996 date make it a specific, traceable, and verifiable piece rather than a generic bullion holding.
We have been operating in the physical precious metals market since 2010, and our approach has always centered on transparency, honest pricing, and building long-term customer relationships. Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau and memberships in the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association reflect the standards we hold ourselves to across every transaction. As an authorized dealer for both NGC and PCGS, we handle graded coins with the care and expertise those certifications deserve.
Every graded coin we sell is presented as certified and encapsulated, with no modifications or repackaging. We price our products based on real market conditions, not inflated retail structures, and we make the bid and ask pricing visible so buyers can evaluate the full picture before committing. Our goal is to make the process of buying a certified numismatic coin as straightforward and well-informed as buying standard bullion.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing across our catalog, including graded numismatic coins. For a product like this one, where the numismatic premium above spot can vary meaningfully depending on market conditions and certified population data, having access to live wholesale market pricing provides a clearer picture of what the coin is actually trading for rather than what a static retail listing suggests.
Pro members also benefit from real-time portfolio valuation based on current wholesale bid prices, proprietary market intelligence tools, and product research capabilities that allow premiums and spreads to be evaluated objectively across different coins and formats. For buyers who take graded numismatic acquisitions seriously, these tools provide a measurably more informed starting point.
We support a wide range of payment methods to make transactions straightforward and secure. Customers can pay using Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, or cryptocurrency through BitPay. Each method is processed through a secure transaction environment designed to protect buyer information at every step.
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Product ID: BST-00293639FE
| Year | 1996 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Grade | MS70 |
| Grading Service | NGC |
The 1996 1/4 oz Gold American Eagle $10 is a fractional gold coin struck by the United States Mint at the West Point facility and issued with a legal tender face value of ten dollars. It contains a quarter troy ounce of gold at .9167 purity, equivalent to 22-karat gold, consistent with the alloy standard established for the American Gold Eagle series at its launch. This particular example has been certified by the Numismatic Guaranty Company and assigned a grade of MS70, indicating a perfect mint state specimen with no post-production imperfections visible under 5x magnification.
We carry this coin as part of our graded numismatic inventory, where authentication and grade certification are central to how the product is presented and priced. The NGC MS70 designation places this coin at the top of the mint state grading scale, making it one of the most pristine examples from the 1996 production year.
The American Gold Eagle series was authorized under the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985 and entered circulation in 1986, establishing itself as the United States government's flagship gold bullion coin program.
…The 1996 1/4 oz Gold American Eagle $10 is a fractional gold coin struck by the United States Mint at the West Point facility and issued with a legal tender face value of ten dollars. It contains a quarter troy ounce of gold at .9167 purity, equivalent to 22-karat gold, consistent with the alloy standard established for the American Gold Eagle series at its launch. This particular example has been certified by the Numismatic Guaranty Company and assigned a grade of MS70, indicating a perfect mint state specimen with no post-production imperfections visible under 5x magnification.
We carry this coin as part of our graded numismatic inventory, where authentication and grade certification are central to how the product is presented and priced. The NGC MS70 designation places this coin at the top of the mint state grading scale, making it one of the most pristine examples from the 1996 production year.
The American Gold Eagle series was authorized under the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985 and entered circulation in 1986, establishing itself as the United States government's flagship gold bullion coin program. From the beginning, the series was produced in four denominations corresponding to different fractional and full weights, with the quarter-ounce coin carrying a $10 face value. West Point became the primary striking facility for the Gold Eagle series, though the mint mark does not appear on coins from this era.
The 1996 issue occupies a specific place in the series history. Production figures for certain Gold Eagle dates from the mid-1990s are notably lower than high-mintage years, which influences how graded examples are received in the numismatic market. The year 1996 saw relatively modest mintage numbers across fractional Gold Eagle denominations compared to surrounding years, a factor that collectors and graded coin buyers often weigh when evaluating a specific date within the series.
The American Gold Eagle program was designed to offer a domestically produced alternative to internationally traded bullion coins, backed by government guarantee of weight, purity, and content. That foundation remains intact across every year of production, including coins struck in 1996.
The obverse of the American Gold Eagle features Augustus Saint-Gaudens' iconic Liberty design, originally created for the $20 double eagle gold coin of 1907. The depiction shows Lady Liberty striding forward, torch raised in her right hand and an olive branch in her left, with the Capitol building visible in the background and rays of sunlight emanating from behind the figure. The composition carries a sense of motion and dignity that remains one of the most recognized designs in American coinage history.
The reverse was designed by sculptor Miley Busiek and features a family of American bald eagles, with a male eagle carrying an olive branch returning to a nest where a female shields young eaglets. This design replaced the standard reverse used on earlier American coinage and reinforces a distinctly American iconographic identity. The coin's edge is reeded, and the obverse carries inscriptions including "LIBERTY," the year of issue, and the thirteen stars representing the original colonies.
An NGC MS70 specimen in this design will display full, sharp strikes across all design elements, with no contact marks, hairlines, or surface disturbances visible under standard grading magnification. The quality of the strike and the preservation of the coin's original luster are fully intact at this grade level.
At a quarter troy ounce, this coin offers a lower acquisition cost compared to the full-ounce Gold Eagle while retaining the same design integrity and government-backed specifications. For buyers focused on graded numismatic examples, the fractional format also broadens access to an MS70-certified piece from a specific production year without requiring the outlay associated with a full-ounce graded coin.
The 1/4 oz format is also well suited for those who prefer to build a graded gold collection across multiple dates or denominations within the American Gold Eagle series. Its compact size makes storage straightforward within standard numismatic holders and coin storage systems.
Every American Gold Eagle is struck under the authority of the United States Mint and carries a government guarantee of metal weight, purity, and content. The 1/4 oz format contains .9167 fine gold, alloyed with copper and silver to produce a durable 22-karat composition that resists wear while maintaining its gold content precisely.
This coin has been independently authenticated and graded by NGC, one of the two most widely respected third-party grading services in the numismatic industry. The NGC slab encapsulates the coin in a tamper-evident holder with a certification number that can be verified directly through NGC's online registry. We are an authorized NGC dealer, which means we work within NGC's established standards and present certified coins exactly as graded and encapsulated by the service.
This coin is certified MS70 by NGC, which is the highest grade on the mint state scale. At MS70, the coin exhibits perfect strike quality, full original luster, and no imperfections of any kind visible under 5x magnification. In practical terms, this is a flawless example straight from the mint, encapsulated to preserve its condition indefinitely. For the 1996 date, MS70-certified examples represent a small fraction of surviving population, as not all coins from any given year survive handling and transit to the grading table without at least minor surface contact.
The coin ships in its original NGC graded slab, which serves as both a protective enclosure and a certificate of authenticity. No additional holder is required or included. The slab protects the coin from contact, environmental exposure, and handling, making it suitable for long-term storage or display without any additional preparation on the buyer's part.
Pricing for this coin reflects two distinct components: the underlying gold value based on the current spot price of gold, and a numismatic premium tied to the coin's grade, date, certified population, and collector demand. Unlike standard bullion coins priced primarily by metal content, an NGC MS70 example commands a grading premium that varies based on how many coins from the same date and denomination have received the same designation.
For the 1996 $10 Gold Eagle, the combination of a lower production year and the top NGC grade creates pricing that is driven more by numismatic scarcity than by spot price fluctuations alone. Our pricing reflects current market conditions for both the underlying gold and the graded coin market, and we present it with the same transparency applied across our broader catalog.
Graded American Gold Eagles are actively traded in the numismatic market through dealer networks, auction platforms, and coin shows, with NGC-certified coins benefiting from broad recognition among both domestic and international buyers. The MS70 designation adds a layer of specificity that can attract premium offers from collectors pursuing registry-quality sets or completing date runs within the Gold Eagle series.
We operate a two-way market that supports both buying and selling, so customers who decide to sell a graded coin like this one can do so within our platform at competitive buyback pricing. Liquidity for graded numismatic coins tends to be more date and grade dependent than for generic bullion, which is worth factoring in before purchase. We believe understanding the resale side of any transaction before committing to a purchase is part of making a sound and informed decision.
The 1996 production year for fractional Gold Eagles is not among the highest-mintage dates in the series, and the combination of that relative scarcity with an MS70 certification from NGC makes this a compelling piece for collectors pursuing specific dates or top-grade examples. The coin carries the full authority of the United States Mint behind its gold content while also offering numismatic appeal that generic bullion cannot replicate.
For buyers interested in graded American gold coinage, this coin sits at the intersection of government-backed metal content and certified numismatic quality. The Saint-Gaudens Liberty design, the NGC perfect grade, and the confirmed 1996 date make it a specific, traceable, and verifiable piece rather than a generic bullion holding.
We have been operating in the physical precious metals market since 2010, and our approach has always centered on transparency, honest pricing, and building long-term customer relationships. Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau and memberships in the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association reflect the standards we hold ourselves to across every transaction. As an authorized dealer for both NGC and PCGS, we handle graded coins with the care and expertise those certifications deserve.
Every graded coin we sell is presented as certified and encapsulated, with no modifications or repackaging. We price our products based on real market conditions, not inflated retail structures, and we make the bid and ask pricing visible so buyers can evaluate the full picture before committing. Our goal is to make the process of buying a certified numismatic coin as straightforward and well-informed as buying standard bullion.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing across our catalog, including graded numismatic coins. For a product like this one, where the numismatic premium above spot can vary meaningfully depending on market conditions and certified population data, having access to live wholesale market pricing provides a clearer picture of what the coin is actually trading for rather than what a static retail listing suggests.
Pro members also benefit from real-time portfolio valuation based on current wholesale bid prices, proprietary market intelligence tools, and product research capabilities that allow premiums and spreads to be evaluated objectively across different coins and formats. For buyers who take graded numismatic acquisitions seriously, these tools provide a measurably more informed starting point.
We support a wide range of payment methods to make transactions straightforward and secure. Customers can pay using Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, or cryptocurrency through BitPay. Each method is processed through a secure transaction environment designed to protect buyer information at every step.
Whether you prefer the speed of a wire transfer or the convenience of a credit card or digital payment, the checkout process is built to accommodate your preference without adding unnecessary friction to the experience.
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