2021 American Eagle Five Dollar Gold

About This Coin

The 2021 American Eagle Five Dollar Gold is a United States Gold Half Eagle from the American Eagle Five Dollar Gold 1986 to Date series — a late issue, 36th of 41 years in the series. In 2021, coins were struck at the West Point Mint with a combined mintage of 546,450. This ranks 25th of 38 years by total mintage, above the series median of 351,182. The obverse features Liberty striding forward holding a torch and olive branch, with rays of sunlight behind her — widely considered the most beautiful U.S. coin design — adapted from the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle and the reverse displays a family of eagles — an adult and two juveniles — in a nest, designed by Miley Busiek (1986-2020) or an eagle portrait by Jennie Norris, the redesigned reverse introduced in 2021 (2021+). A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. Struck in 91.67% gold, 3% silver, 5.33% copper, weighing 3.39 grams, with a reeded edge. Estimated market value across variants is approximately $930. A notable auction result reached $5.0K in PR69DCAM grade at eBay. Designed by Jennie Norris.