2024 American Eagle Five Dollar Gold
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About This Coin
The 2024 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, 39th of 41 years in the series. In 2024, coins were struck at the West Point Mint with a combined mintage of 557,031. This ranks 26th 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 90% gold 6% silver 4, 16.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Estimated market value across variants is approximately $11K. A notable auction result reached $454 in PR70DCAM grade at eBay. Designed by Jennie Norris.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — range across all strike types, reflecting typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
