2009 Ultra High Relief $20 Double Eagle Gold Coin - BU (with Box and COA)

Buyback price:  $4,062.83
Bullion Standard Pro Buyback price:  $4,120.58

Product ID: BST-000711EB69

Specifications

Year 2009
Precious Metal Type Gold
Bullion Coin Type Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle
Format Coin
Country of Origin United States
Brand/Mint U.S. Mint
Mint Mark W - West Point
Purity 0.9999
Weight 1 oz
Thickness (mm) 4 mm
Diameter (mm) 27 mm
Grade BU

Product Details

Overview of the 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin

The 2009 Ultra High Relief $20 Double Eagle is a one troy ounce gold coin struck in .9999 fine gold and issued by the United States Mint at the West Point facility. Offered here in Brilliant Uncirculated condition and accompanied by the original box and Certificate of Authenticity, this is one of the most technically ambitious coins the U.S. Mint has ever produced. It carries a face value of twenty dollars and stands as a modern tribute to one of the most celebrated coin designs in American numismatic history.

We carry the 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle as part of our catalog of government-issued gold coins from the United States Mint, and it continues to attract both collectors and serious gold buyers who understand what makes this particular piece stand apart from standard bullion offerings.

History and Background

The design origins of the Double Eagle trace back to sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, who was commissioned by President Theodore Roosevelt in the early 1900s to elevate the artistic standard of American coinage. The result was the celebrated $20 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, first struck in 1907, which

Overview of the 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin

The 2009 Ultra High Relief $20 Double Eagle is a one troy ounce gold coin struck in .9999 fine gold and issued by the United States Mint at the West Point facility. Offered here in Brilliant Uncirculated condition and accompanied by the original box and Certificate of Authenticity, this is one of the most technically ambitious coins the U.S. Mint has ever produced. It carries a face value of twenty dollars and stands as a modern tribute to one of the most celebrated coin designs in American numismatic history.

We carry the 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle as part of our catalog of government-issued gold coins from the United States Mint, and it continues to attract both collectors and serious gold buyers who understand what makes this particular piece stand apart from standard bullion offerings.

History and Background

The design origins of the Double Eagle trace back to sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, who was commissioned by President Theodore Roosevelt in the early 1900s to elevate the artistic standard of American coinage. The result was the celebrated $20 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, first struck in 1907, which has long been considered one of the finest coin designs ever produced in the United States. Saint-Gaudens originally intended the design to be struck in ultra high relief, but the technical limitations of early 20th century coin presses made mass production at that depth nearly impossible. Only a small number of experimental ultra high relief pieces were struck in 1907 using the original design intent before the relief was reduced for circulation.

The 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle finally realized what Saint-Gaudens envisioned over a century earlier. Using modern digital scanning technology and computer-controlled die production, the U.S. Mint was able to recreate the coin with the extraordinary depth and sculptural quality that was not technically achievable in 1907. Each coin required multiple passes through the press to achieve the dramatic relief. The coin was produced at West Point and issued as a collector piece rather than a standard bullion product, making it a meaningful milestone in the history of American gold coinage.

Design and Aesthetics

The obverse features a full-length figure of Liberty striding forward, her right hand holding a torch and her left carrying an olive branch, with the Capitol building visible in the background beneath a radiant sun. The rendering is deeply three-dimensional, with Liberty's robes and posture conveying a sense of movement rarely achieved in coin design. Inscriptions include "LIBERTY," the date 2009, and a Roman numeral date rendered on the edge.

The reverse depicts a soaring eagle in flight against a rising sun, with rays fanning outward across the field. The inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," and the denomination "$20" are cleanly integrated into the composition without crowding the central imagery. The overall depth of the ultra high relief strikes is immediately apparent when the coin is held at an angle, with the sculptural contours casting visible shadows across the design elements in a way that flat or standard-relief coins simply cannot replicate.

The edge of the coin carries the inscription "E PLURIBUS UNUM" along with stars, a detail taken directly from the 1907 experimental pieces. The combination of the edge lettering, the raised relief depth, and the Brilliant Uncirculated finish creates a presentation that is visually distinct from any other coin in the modern U.S. Mint catalog.

Authenticity and Product Integrity

Each 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle was struck in .9999 fine gold, making it one of the purest gold coins ever produced by the United States Mint. The coin's weight of one troy ounce is consistent with the Mint's published specifications, and its authenticity is further supported by the original government-issued box and Certificate of Authenticity that accompanies each piece. The COA documents the coin's specifications and confirms its origin from the U.S. Mint.

We verify every coin that passes through our operation, and the inclusion of original Mint packaging adds an additional layer of provenance assurance. Our authorized dealer relationships with PCGS and NGC mean that customers who choose to have their coins independently graded have direct access to the two most widely recognized grading services in the industry, both of which have certified examples of this coin extensively.

Condition and Packaging

This coin is graded Brilliant Uncirculated, indicating it has not been placed into circulation and retains its original mint-struck surfaces. For the 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle, BU condition is the standard grade for coins that were properly handled and stored from the point of issue. The coin ships with its original U.S. Mint presentation box and Certificate of Authenticity, which is standard for this issue and an important part of its complete presentation.

The original packaging consists of a custom-designed mahogany-finish hardwood display case and a fitted outer shipper, along with the numbered COA. Because these coins were packaged individually by the Mint from the outset, there is no standard tube or bulk packaging format for this product. Buying this coin complete with its original box and COA preserves the full presentation as it was intended by the U.S. Mint at the time of issue.

Pricing and Market Factors

Pricing for the 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle reflects both the current spot price of gold and the premium associated with its status as a limited collector issue from the U.S. Mint. Because the coin contains one troy ounce of .9999 fine gold, the spot price of gold provides the baseline, but the premium above spot is shaped by the coin's production complexity, its historical significance, and sustained collector demand. These factors consistently push premiums above what you would typically see on standard one-ounce bullion coins.

Our pricing reflects real-time market conditions, and the bid/ask spread displayed on the product page gives buyers a transparent view of both the acquisition cost and the current resale value. For a coin with the collector profile of the Ultra High Relief Double Eagle, understanding that spread is a meaningful part of evaluating the total cost of ownership.

Selling and Liquidity

The 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle is widely recognized among collectors and dealers across the United States, and its combination of one troy ounce of .9999 fine gold with a well-documented government-issued pedigree supports consistent demand in secondary market transactions. The original box and COA add to its resale presentation, and buyers familiar with this coin understand the significance of keeping the packaging complete and intact.

We operate as a two-way market, meaning customers can both purchase and sell this coin through the same platform. Liquidity for the Ultra High Relief Double Eagle tends to be more collector-driven than it is for generic bullion, so it is worth understanding how that dynamic influences the spread relative to standard gold coins. Our platform is designed to give you visibility into that relationship rather than leaving you to estimate it on your own.

Why Buy the 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle?

Few modern U.S. Mint products combine genuine historical significance with the kind of visual impact this coin delivers. The Ultra High Relief Double Eagle resolved something that had been technically impossible for over a century, and it did so using Saint-Gaudens' original artistic intent rather than a reinterpretation of it. That combination of numismatic heritage and modern precision minting is not common in any government-issued coin program, and it is rarer still when the underlying metal is one troy ounce of .9999 fine gold.

The coin appeals to buyers who want gold with a distinct identity beyond standard bullion. It is a recognized piece in the modern U.S. Mint catalog, it carries full government backing, and its packaging and COA make it straightforward to authenticate and present at resale. For buyers who want their gold to carry meaning beyond its metal content, this is one of the more compelling options the U.S. Mint has produced in the modern era.

Why Buy from Bullion Standard?

We have built our business around transparency and trust since 2010, and that foundation shapes how we handle every product in our catalog, including collector pieces like the Ultra High Relief Double Eagle. Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau reflects a consistent track record of straightforward transactions, responsive support, and accurate product representation. We are members of the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association, and our authorized dealer relationships with both PCGS and NGC are directly relevant to buyers considering independent grading of this coin.

Our two-way market model means you can buy and sell within the same platform without having to locate a separate buyer or dealer when you are ready to transact. Pricing is transparent and reflects real-time market conditions, and our fulfillment process is designed to deliver products securely and with appropriate handling for collector-grade material. We believe the experience of buying a coin like this should be as straightforward and well-documented as the coin itself.

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