The Gold American Eagle is an official gold coin of the United States. Authorized under the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985, it was first released by the US Mint in 1986. It is an official gold coin of the United States. The American Gold Eagles are the most widely held gold coins in the world. These gold coins are an exceptional value compared to the other world gold coins as there are no import duties or other fees imposed by the US government on them. Each coin is 22 Karat Gold with the weight and gold content of each coin guaranteed by the U.S. government. Gorgeous coins, perfection!