2021 American Eagle Five Dollar Gold
Base
About This Coin
The 2021 American Eagle Five Dollar Gold is a United States five-dollar gold coin from the American Eagle Five Dollar Gold 1986 to Date series. For 2021, the Mint's figures are 150,000 West Point Type 1 bullion coins, 350,000 West Point Type 2 bullion coins, 21,184 West Point Type 1 proofs and 25,243 West Point Type 2 proofs. Saint-Gaudens's Liberty from the 1907 double eagle fills the obverse, and 2021 brought two reverses: Miley Busiek's family of eagles on the Type 1 coins and Jennie Norris's portrait of an eagle's head on the Type 2 coins. 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. Designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens (obverse), with reverses by Miley Busiek (Type 1) and Jennie Norris (Type 2).
Value Estimates
Value as of May 2026, from the one price recorded for this coin. Actual sales can differ. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(4)
2021 (W) American Eagle Five Dollar Gold - Type 1
2021 (W) American Eagle Five Dollar Gold - Type 2
2021 (W) Proof American Eagle Five Dollar Gold - Type 1
2021 (W) Proof American Eagle Five Dollar Gold - Type 2
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