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Have you been looking to add one of the most rare one-ounce Gold American Eagles to your collection? Then the first Gold American Eagle from the new millennium needs to be added to your collection. There is great depth and clarity in the details. The surfaces glow with a brilliant original mint luster. There were only 433,319 one-ounce Gold American Eagles minted in 2000 and only 51 coins have been graded a perfect MS70 by PCGS. This Gold Eagle is stunning and will make an excellent addition to any collection or investment portfolio.









A technically perfect specimen of the half-ounce 2001 Gold Eagle, from a mintage of 48,047 pieces. This coin offers lustrous apricot-gold surfaces and fully struck design elements on both sides.






In 2002 Gold Eagle bullion coins experienced an uptick in interest based on a surge in the price of Gold. The Mint struck over 62,000 one-quarter ounce Gold American Eagles which represented nearly a 15% decrease when compared to the previous year mintage. Less than 2% of these pieces have received the perfect grade of 70 by NGC. This coin features eye catching luster, and strong detail throughout. This piece is a must add to any collection.



In 2002 Gold Eagle bullion coins experienced an uptick in interest based on a surge in the price of Gold. The Mint struck over 70,000 one-half ounce Gold American Eagles which represented nearly a 50% increase when compared to the previous year mintage. Less than 2% of these pieces have received the perfect grade of 70 by NGC. This coin features eye catching luster, and strong detail throughout. This piece is a must add to any collection.



In 2002 Gold Eagle bullion coins experienced an uptick in interest based on a surge in the price of Gold. However, the mintage for the tenth-ounce piece dropped by nearly 15% when compared to the previous year. Just over 230,000 tenth-ounce pieces were minted and less than 3% of these pieces have received the perfect grade of 70 by NGC. This coin features eye-catching luster, and strong detail throughout. This piece is a must-add to any collection.






This gorgeous 2003 $5 American Eagle gold coin remains a sought-after collector’s item and store of value. Just over 245,000 of these MS70 $5 Gold Eagle coins were minted, with fewer than 2% earning a perfect Numismatic Guaranty Company PF70 grade. Snag this coin for your collection or investment portfolio today!









In 2004, overall sales of Gold Eagles saw an increase, and the mintage for the tenth-ounce piece saw an increase with just over 250,000 coins produced. These coins are scarce in perfect Mint State 70 graded by NGC with less than 1% of tenth-ounce coins receiving the perfect mark. This perfectly struck coin shines with original mint luster and is a great addition to any collection.






This year marked the nineteenth year of production for the Gold Eagle series. In 2005 the United States mint struck only 300,043 one-tenth oz Gold American Eagles and less than 3% of the coins struck received the perfect grade of MS70. This is a beautiful example of a 2005 $5 Gold Eagle. The detail, strike, and luster on this piece are absolutely pristine. The intricate detail and clarity combined with the amazing luster will make this flawless Gold Eagle appealing to both collectors and investors.



This year marked the nineteenth year of production for the Gold Eagle series. In 2005 the United States mint struck just over 80,000 one-half ounce Gold American Eagles which represented nearly a 20% drop in production when compared to the previous year. Less than 2% of the coins struck received the perfect grade of MS70 by PCGS. This is a beautiful example of a 2005 $25 Gold Eagle. The detail, strike, and luster on this piece are absolutely pristine. The intricate detail and clarity combined with the amazing luster will make this flawless Gold Eagle appealing to both collectors and investors.



This year marked the 20th Anniversary of production for the Gold Eagle series. In 2005 the United States mint struck just over 285,000 one-tenth oz Gold American Eagles and only 2% of the coins struck received the perfect grade of MS70. This is a beautiful example of a 2006 $5 Gold Eagle. The detail, strike, and luster on this piece are absolutely pristine. The intricate detail and clarity combined with the amazing luster will make this flawless Gold Eagle appealing to both collectors and investors.



Are you looking to start building your Gold Buffalo collection? Then the 2006 Gold Buffalo in MS70 is where you should start your journey. For the first time ever in 2006, the US Mint started their new Gold Buffalo series of 24 karat gold. The coin design was based on James Earle Fraser’s Buffalo Nickel, a long-time collector favorite. The American Gold Buffalo represented the first time the US government produced a coin minted in 24 karat gold. Over 337,000 Gold Buffalo’s were minted in 2006 and less than 2% have achieved the perfect grade of Mint State 70 by NGC. These exquisite pieces are sought after by collectors for their rarity and investors because of their purity. This piece also features the First Strike label meaning it was encapsulated during the First Strike ceremony at the US Mint.





We have plenty of numismatic gold coins for sale, from the smallest .10 oz Gold Eagles to full 1 oz. Gold Eagles, as well as in numerous denominations and years. We typically sell .10 oz, .25 oz, .50 oz, and 1 oz sets or years-ranging sets. For example, one popular option is our 1988-2021 NGC PF70 $50 Gold American Eagle Collection.
We don’t just have MS-70s, either. We’ve noticed a spike in sales for MS-69s (the second-highest grade), so we often have these gold numismatics in stock as well.
Some of the most beautiful modern coins that the U.S Mint has ever struck are in the High Relief series. Here at Endeavor Metals Group, we stock a variety of high-relief numismatic gold coins for numismatists seeking beautiful collector’s pieces. Known for their raised details above the traditional coin’s surface, the texture and radiance of (ultra) high-relief numismatics make them the most stunning collectible gold coins we’ve ever laid eyes on. And we’re sure you will agree when they’re in your collection!
At Endeavor Metals, we stock the best of the best. This means coins that are rare but also have exceptional strike, luster, tone, eye appeal, and surface preservation.
Gold bullion coins and gold numismatics are similar but also very different. Investors who buy rare gold coins are typically more interested in the coin’s value on the collectors’ market than its precious metal content.
When you buy gold bullion coins, you mainly pay for the metal. It’s a simple, straightforward, no-frills transaction. If you want to own 1 oz of gold, you buy a 1 oz gold coin.
In contrast, purchasing numismatics requires you to consider multiple factors, such as the coin’s condition, history, available quantities of similar collectible gold coins on the market, current collector demand, and speculative future demand, among others.
Investing in numismatic gold coins can be an excellent strategy, but it can also be risky, especially if you don’t do your due diligence beforehand. If you’re interested in acquiring gold numismatics but not sure where to begin, give us a call.
Gold numismatics are a unique investment vehicle because they often have a higher value beyond the intrinsic value of the gold from which they are made. Investors and collectors buy numismatic gold coins because of their rarity. As rare, low-population coins become increasingly difficult to obtain, their worth naturally rises.
If your goal is simply to invest in gold bullion, gold bars or gold coins may be a better option for you. However, if you’re interested in learning more about the rewarding experience of coin collecting, numismatics is a superb choice.
If you’re going to buy rare gold coins, it’s very important that you do some preliminary research. An informed investment can be quite lucrative, but there are also counterfeit collectible gold coins on the market, as well as real coins sold for inflated prices. Here’s how to make sure you’re buying an authentic piece at a fair price.
As long as you take the necessary precautions, starting a numismatic coin collection is as easy as creating any other collection. Buy your first coin, and go from there.
Some collectors seek out numismatic gold coins with specific dates. Others enjoy hunting for coins with minting errors or other unique characteristics called varieties. Some prefer building a personal museum of gold coins from all over the world.
There’s no wrong way to collect coins. Start by learning about them; see if any capture your interest. The next step is tracking them down. If you don’t find a specific coin here at Endeavor Metals, give us a call. We can reach out to our vast network of connections to help you locate elusive specimens.
Recognizing that investors of all experience levels have their own unique financial goals, we work hard to help our customers make informed decisions. We invite you to contact us to speak with one of our in-house experts about investing in the right collectible gold coins for your individual portfolio.
Endeavor Metals is a Tier 1 United States Mint bullion dealer with over 50 years of experience. Our company belongs to numerous prestigious organizations, including the Industry Council for Tangible Assets, the American Numismatic Association, and the Certified Acceptance Corporation (CAC), among others. Buy rare gold coins from Endeavor with full confidence.