The 2006 1/10 oz Gold American Eagle is one of the most recognized fractional gold coins produced by the United States Mint, struck in 22-karat gold at .9167 fineness with a stated weight of one-tenth troy ounce. Issued as legal tender with a face value of five dollars, it carries the full backing of the U.S. government and remains a staple of the American Eagle gold coin program. This particular example has been certified MS70 by the Numismatic Guaranty Company, the highest grade on the Sheldon scale, designating a coin with no post-production imperfections visible under five-times magnification.
The Early Releases designation from NGC indicates the coin was submitted to the grading service within the first 30 days of its release from the West Point Mint. We carry certified examples like this one for buyers who prioritize documented condition alongside the inherent qualities of the American Eagle series.
The Gold American Eagle program was established under the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985 and launched in 1986, making it one of the earliest modern gold bullion coin programs produ
…The 2006 1/10 oz Gold American Eagle is one of the most recognized fractional gold coins produced by the United States Mint, struck in 22-karat gold at .9167 fineness with a stated weight of one-tenth troy ounce. Issued as legal tender with a face value of five dollars, it carries the full backing of the U.S. government and remains a staple of the American Eagle gold coin program. This particular example has been certified MS70 by the Numismatic Guaranty Company, the highest grade on the Sheldon scale, designating a coin with no post-production imperfections visible under five-times magnification.
The Early Releases designation from NGC indicates the coin was submitted to the grading service within the first 30 days of its release from the West Point Mint. We carry certified examples like this one for buyers who prioritize documented condition alongside the inherent qualities of the American Eagle series.
The Gold American Eagle program was established under the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985 and launched in 1986, making it one of the earliest modern gold bullion coin programs produced by the U.S. government. The series was designed to offer American investors a domestically produced gold coin backed by the federal government, with metal content, weight, and purity guaranteed by law. The fractional sizes, including the one-tenth ounce denomination, were introduced alongside the one-ounce version to broaden access to the program.
Production of Gold American Eagles takes place at the West Point Mint in New York, though the mintmark does not appear on these coins. The West Point facility has been the primary production site for the Gold Eagle series since its inception and is recognized as one of the most security-intensive minting facilities in the country. By 2006, the Gold Eagle program had established a two-decade track record as the leading American gold bullion coin, with consistent global recognition and an established presence in both the collector and bullion markets.
The obverse of the Gold American Eagle features Augustus Saint-Gaudens's iconic Liberty design, originally created for the $20 double eagle gold coin issued between 1907 and 1933. Lady Liberty is depicted 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 beneath her figure. The inscription "LIBERTY" arcs above, and the date appears at the lower portion of the field.
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 shelters eaglets below. The design incorporates the inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and the denomination and gold content. The composition reflects a deliberate patriotic aesthetic that has remained unchanged throughout the bullion series.
At the MS70 grade level, the surfaces of this coin are expected to be completely free of contact marks, hairlines, and blemishes, reflecting the full brilliance of the strike with no detectable imperfections. The encapsulated presentation by NGC protects that surface integrity and makes the visual quality immediately assessable without the need to handle the coin.
At one-tenth of a troy ounce, this coin offers a lower per-unit cost of entry compared to half-ounce or one-ounce Eagles, which makes it practical for buyers who want exposure to American Eagle gold in smaller increments. The trade-off is a higher premium per troy ounce relative to larger denominations, which is consistent across virtually all fractional gold products due to the fixed costs involved in producing smaller coins.
Despite the premium differential, the one-tenth ounce size has practical appeal for those who prefer more granular accumulation or who value the flexibility of a lower nominal price point per piece. Its compact size also makes storage and handling straightforward, and the coin's widespread recognition supports its usability across a range of contexts.
The metal content, weight, and purity of Gold American Eagles are guaranteed by the United States government under the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985, which establishes a legal standard that no other issuer can replicate. Each coin is struck from gold that meets a minimum fineness of .9167 and is composed of 22-karat gold alloyed with copper and silver for durability. These specifications are not merely marketing claims but statutory requirements enforced at the production level.
The NGC MS70 certification adds an independent layer of authentication. NGC is one of the two leading third-party coin grading services in the United States, and we are an authorized dealer for both NGC and PCGS. When a coin is certified MS70, it has been reviewed by professional numismatists, authenticated, and encapsulated in a tamper-evident holder that preserves both the coin and its grade. Buyers can verify certification details directly through NGC's online registry using the certification number on the label.
MS70, or Mint State Perfect, is the highest grade assigned under the Sheldon scale and is awarded to coins that display absolutely no post-production imperfections at five-times magnification. For a coin at this grade level, the strike will be sharp and complete, and the surfaces will show no contact marks, hairlines, or luster interruptions of any kind. The Early Releases label further documents that this specific coin was submitted to NGC within the first 30 days of its release from the mint, which is meaningful to collectors who value documented submission windows alongside grade.
Graded coins are delivered in their NGC tamper-evident slab with the certification label visible. The encapsulated slab serves as both a protective holder and a verifiable record of the coin's authenticated grade. No additional handling of the coin surface is necessary or advisable, and the slab format makes storage and display straightforward without additional materials.
The base price of this coin moves in relation to the spot price of gold, which fluctuates continuously based on global supply and demand, currency movements, and broader macroeconomic conditions. Because the coin contains .1 troy ounce of gold at .9167 fineness, its metal value is a direct function of the current spot price applied to the actual gold content.
Beyond the metal value, certified coins carry a numismatic premium that reflects both the cost of third-party grading and the market demand for coins in certified top-pop or near-top-pop condition. An MS70 Gold Eagle typically trades at a measurable premium above raw examples of the same date, with the Early Releases designation adding incremental value among collectors who track population reports and registry competition. Our pricing reflects current market conditions for this grade and label combination without introducing unnecessary markups.
Gold American Eagles are among the most liquid gold coins in the world, recognized by dealers, institutions, and private buyers across virtually every market. The one-tenth ounce size is a standard denomination within the series, and its legal tender status and government backing make it immediately identifiable in any resale context. Certified examples add another layer of documentation that can support pricing discussions in secondary market transactions.
We operate a two-way market, which means customers can sell as well as buy within the same platform. For certified coins, liquidity can vary more than it does for raw bullion based on current collector demand, population report data, and prevailing premiums for the specific grade and label. Understanding those dynamics before purchase is part of what our platform is designed to support.
An MS70-certified Gold American Eagle from 2006 combines the foundational appeal of a government-issued, legally guaranteed gold coin with the additional distinction of a certified perfect grade. For collectors who track the American Eagle series by date and label, this coin occupies a specific and documented place in the registry. The Early Releases designation confirms its submission timeline and differentiates it from standard-label MS70 examples of the same date.
The one-tenth ounce format keeps the nominal price accessible while still delivering authenticated gold with full government backing. For buyers who want a certified fractional Eagle from a specific program year, this coin presents a well-documented option with clear grade authentication and verified Early Releases status from one of the industry's most respected certification services.
We have built our reputation around transparent pricing, consistent sourcing, and a buying and selling experience that puts the customer first. As an authorized dealer for both NGC and PCGS, we are positioned to offer certified products with confidence in the authentication behind each coin. Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau and memberships in the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association reflect a long-term commitment to professional standards in a market where trust matters.
Our platform is structured around a two-way market model, meaning we take the liquidity side of the transaction as seriously as the acquisition side. We present pricing with transparency and display bid/ask spreads on product pages so buyers can evaluate the full cost of ownership rather than focusing only on the purchase premium. The experience is designed to be straightforward, well-supported, and grounded in objective market information rather than pressure-based sales tactics.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing across our catalog, including certified coins like this NGC MS70 Gold Eagle. Rather than relying on estimated or indicative prices, Pro members transact at real-time wholesale market prices, with premiums and spreads that reflect actual supply and demand conditions rather than fixed retail structures. For a product where certified demand and population data meaningfully influence pricing, that level of transparency provides a more complete picture of what the market is actually doing.
Pro also includes proprietary market intelligence tools that allow members to evaluate bid/ask spreads, premium trends, and liquidity characteristics at the product level. Real-time portfolio valuation uses live wholesale bid pricing rather than retail estimates, giving a more accurate view of current liquidation value. For collectors and buyers who want to track the certified American Eagle market with objective data rather than assumptions, these tools provide a meaningful analytical advantage.
We support a broad range of payment methods to make every transaction as convenient and secure as possible. Buyers 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 payment method is integrated with secure processing to protect your transaction from start to finish.
Whether you prefer the speed of a wire transfer, the flexibility of a credit card, or the privacy of cryptocurrency, we have structured our checkout process to accommodate your preferred approach without unnecessary friction. Our goal is to make the purchasing process as straightforward as the pricing we offer.
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| 10 - 19 | $566.42 | $578.22 | $590.02 |
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Product ID: BST-001415DB25
| Year | 2006 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 0.1 oz |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.26 mm |
| Diameter (mm) | 16.5 mm |
| Grade | MS70 |
| Grading Service | NGC |
The 2006 1/10 oz Gold American Eagle is one of the most recognized fractional gold coins produced by the United States Mint, struck in 22-karat gold at .9167 fineness with a stated weight of one-tenth troy ounce. Issued as legal tender with a face value of five dollars, it carries the full backing of the U.S. government and remains a staple of the American Eagle gold coin program. This particular example has been certified MS70 by the Numismatic Guaranty Company, the highest grade on the Sheldon scale, designating a coin with no post-production imperfections visible under five-times magnification.
The Early Releases designation from NGC indicates the coin was submitted to the grading service within the first 30 days of its release from the West Point Mint. We carry certified examples like this one for buyers who prioritize documented condition alongside the inherent qualities of the American Eagle series.
The Gold American Eagle program was established under the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985 and launched in 1986, making it one of the earliest modern gold bullion coin programs produ
…The 2006 1/10 oz Gold American Eagle is one of the most recognized fractional gold coins produced by the United States Mint, struck in 22-karat gold at .9167 fineness with a stated weight of one-tenth troy ounce. Issued as legal tender with a face value of five dollars, it carries the full backing of the U.S. government and remains a staple of the American Eagle gold coin program. This particular example has been certified MS70 by the Numismatic Guaranty Company, the highest grade on the Sheldon scale, designating a coin with no post-production imperfections visible under five-times magnification.
The Early Releases designation from NGC indicates the coin was submitted to the grading service within the first 30 days of its release from the West Point Mint. We carry certified examples like this one for buyers who prioritize documented condition alongside the inherent qualities of the American Eagle series.
The Gold American Eagle program was established under the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985 and launched in 1986, making it one of the earliest modern gold bullion coin programs produced by the U.S. government. The series was designed to offer American investors a domestically produced gold coin backed by the federal government, with metal content, weight, and purity guaranteed by law. The fractional sizes, including the one-tenth ounce denomination, were introduced alongside the one-ounce version to broaden access to the program.
Production of Gold American Eagles takes place at the West Point Mint in New York, though the mintmark does not appear on these coins. The West Point facility has been the primary production site for the Gold Eagle series since its inception and is recognized as one of the most security-intensive minting facilities in the country. By 2006, the Gold Eagle program had established a two-decade track record as the leading American gold bullion coin, with consistent global recognition and an established presence in both the collector and bullion markets.
The obverse of the Gold American Eagle features Augustus Saint-Gaudens's iconic Liberty design, originally created for the $20 double eagle gold coin issued between 1907 and 1933. Lady Liberty is depicted 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 beneath her figure. The inscription "LIBERTY" arcs above, and the date appears at the lower portion of the field.
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 shelters eaglets below. The design incorporates the inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and the denomination and gold content. The composition reflects a deliberate patriotic aesthetic that has remained unchanged throughout the bullion series.
At the MS70 grade level, the surfaces of this coin are expected to be completely free of contact marks, hairlines, and blemishes, reflecting the full brilliance of the strike with no detectable imperfections. The encapsulated presentation by NGC protects that surface integrity and makes the visual quality immediately assessable without the need to handle the coin.
At one-tenth of a troy ounce, this coin offers a lower per-unit cost of entry compared to half-ounce or one-ounce Eagles, which makes it practical for buyers who want exposure to American Eagle gold in smaller increments. The trade-off is a higher premium per troy ounce relative to larger denominations, which is consistent across virtually all fractional gold products due to the fixed costs involved in producing smaller coins.
Despite the premium differential, the one-tenth ounce size has practical appeal for those who prefer more granular accumulation or who value the flexibility of a lower nominal price point per piece. Its compact size also makes storage and handling straightforward, and the coin's widespread recognition supports its usability across a range of contexts.
The metal content, weight, and purity of Gold American Eagles are guaranteed by the United States government under the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985, which establishes a legal standard that no other issuer can replicate. Each coin is struck from gold that meets a minimum fineness of .9167 and is composed of 22-karat gold alloyed with copper and silver for durability. These specifications are not merely marketing claims but statutory requirements enforced at the production level.
The NGC MS70 certification adds an independent layer of authentication. NGC is one of the two leading third-party coin grading services in the United States, and we are an authorized dealer for both NGC and PCGS. When a coin is certified MS70, it has been reviewed by professional numismatists, authenticated, and encapsulated in a tamper-evident holder that preserves both the coin and its grade. Buyers can verify certification details directly through NGC's online registry using the certification number on the label.
MS70, or Mint State Perfect, is the highest grade assigned under the Sheldon scale and is awarded to coins that display absolutely no post-production imperfections at five-times magnification. For a coin at this grade level, the strike will be sharp and complete, and the surfaces will show no contact marks, hairlines, or luster interruptions of any kind. The Early Releases label further documents that this specific coin was submitted to NGC within the first 30 days of its release from the mint, which is meaningful to collectors who value documented submission windows alongside grade.
Graded coins are delivered in their NGC tamper-evident slab with the certification label visible. The encapsulated slab serves as both a protective holder and a verifiable record of the coin's authenticated grade. No additional handling of the coin surface is necessary or advisable, and the slab format makes storage and display straightforward without additional materials.
The base price of this coin moves in relation to the spot price of gold, which fluctuates continuously based on global supply and demand, currency movements, and broader macroeconomic conditions. Because the coin contains .1 troy ounce of gold at .9167 fineness, its metal value is a direct function of the current spot price applied to the actual gold content.
Beyond the metal value, certified coins carry a numismatic premium that reflects both the cost of third-party grading and the market demand for coins in certified top-pop or near-top-pop condition. An MS70 Gold Eagle typically trades at a measurable premium above raw examples of the same date, with the Early Releases designation adding incremental value among collectors who track population reports and registry competition. Our pricing reflects current market conditions for this grade and label combination without introducing unnecessary markups.
Gold American Eagles are among the most liquid gold coins in the world, recognized by dealers, institutions, and private buyers across virtually every market. The one-tenth ounce size is a standard denomination within the series, and its legal tender status and government backing make it immediately identifiable in any resale context. Certified examples add another layer of documentation that can support pricing discussions in secondary market transactions.
We operate a two-way market, which means customers can sell as well as buy within the same platform. For certified coins, liquidity can vary more than it does for raw bullion based on current collector demand, population report data, and prevailing premiums for the specific grade and label. Understanding those dynamics before purchase is part of what our platform is designed to support.
An MS70-certified Gold American Eagle from 2006 combines the foundational appeal of a government-issued, legally guaranteed gold coin with the additional distinction of a certified perfect grade. For collectors who track the American Eagle series by date and label, this coin occupies a specific and documented place in the registry. The Early Releases designation confirms its submission timeline and differentiates it from standard-label MS70 examples of the same date.
The one-tenth ounce format keeps the nominal price accessible while still delivering authenticated gold with full government backing. For buyers who want a certified fractional Eagle from a specific program year, this coin presents a well-documented option with clear grade authentication and verified Early Releases status from one of the industry's most respected certification services.
We have built our reputation around transparent pricing, consistent sourcing, and a buying and selling experience that puts the customer first. As an authorized dealer for both NGC and PCGS, we are positioned to offer certified products with confidence in the authentication behind each coin. Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau and memberships in the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association reflect a long-term commitment to professional standards in a market where trust matters.
Our platform is structured around a two-way market model, meaning we take the liquidity side of the transaction as seriously as the acquisition side. We present pricing with transparency and display bid/ask spreads on product pages so buyers can evaluate the full cost of ownership rather than focusing only on the purchase premium. The experience is designed to be straightforward, well-supported, and grounded in objective market information rather than pressure-based sales tactics.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing across our catalog, including certified coins like this NGC MS70 Gold Eagle. Rather than relying on estimated or indicative prices, Pro members transact at real-time wholesale market prices, with premiums and spreads that reflect actual supply and demand conditions rather than fixed retail structures. For a product where certified demand and population data meaningfully influence pricing, that level of transparency provides a more complete picture of what the market is actually doing.
Pro also includes proprietary market intelligence tools that allow members to evaluate bid/ask spreads, premium trends, and liquidity characteristics at the product level. Real-time portfolio valuation uses live wholesale bid pricing rather than retail estimates, giving a more accurate view of current liquidation value. For collectors and buyers who want to track the certified American Eagle market with objective data rather than assumptions, these tools provide a meaningful analytical advantage.
We support a broad range of payment methods to make every transaction as convenient and secure as possible. Buyers 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 payment method is integrated with secure processing to protect your transaction from start to finish.
Whether you prefer the speed of a wire transfer, the flexibility of a credit card, or the privacy of cryptocurrency, we have structured our checkout process to accommodate your preferred approach without unnecessary friction. Our goal is to make the purchasing process as straightforward as the pricing we offer.
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