1/4 oz American Gold Eagle (Random Year)

A 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle contains one-quarter troy ounce of actual pure gold. Because the coin is struck in 22-karat gold (.9167 fine, alloyed with copper and silver for durability), its total coin weight is 8.483 grams, with a diameter of 22.00mm.

No. This is a random year listing — we select the specific date from current available inventory, which keeps the premium as low as possible. If you need a specific date, a proof, or a graded example, call or text (385) 442-9636 and we will tell you what is available.

Yes. American Gold Eagles in all four sizes are specifically approved by the IRS for self-directed IRAs — they are the notable exception to the .995 fineness requirement that applies to other gold products. Confirm with your IRA custodian before purchasing.

The $10 stamped on the coin is its legal tender face value, not its market value. It is far below the coin's actual worth at any realistic gold spot price. Market price is based entirely on actual gold content plus the current premium for this size.

No. Do not confuse the modern 1/4 oz Gold Eagle with a pre-1933 U.S. $10 gold coin (an Indian Head or Liberty Head eagle). Those are historic 90% fine gold coins from a different era with different weight, purity, and collector value — they are not the same product as the modern bullion Gold Eagle, despite sharing a $10 denomination.

Fractional Gold Eagles like the 1/4 oz size carry a higher premium per troy ounce of gold than the 1 oz coin, since smaller coins cost more to strike and distribute relative to their gold content. The 1/4 oz size remains readily recognized by U.S. dealers, though less commonly traded than the 1 oz size.

Type 1 Gold Eagles use the original heraldic eagle family reverse design from 1986 through mid-2021. Type 2 Gold Eagles use the redesigned reverse introduced in 2021, featuring a close-up portrait of a bald eagle. Both contain the same gold content for each size, and common bullion examples typically trade at similar prices.

It can be, especially if you want a smaller, more divisible increment of U.S. Mint gold than the 1 oz or 1/2 oz coins. The tradeoff is a higher premium per ounce compared to the larger sizes. If your only goal is the lowest cost per ounce, the 1 oz coin or a gold bar is the better buy.

Utah exempts investment-grade precious metals from sales tax. American Gold Eagles purchased in Utah should not be subject to sales tax. Confirm with your dealer at the time of purchase.