He persuaded the leading American sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, to undertake the task. The first design to emerge was for the double eagle ... ceased minting gold coins and ordered its ...

Sales of gold via American Eagle coins inched higher in June, but remain low compared to previous years, according to U.S. Mint data. Sales totaled 33,000 ounces in June, according to the Mint.

There's something captivating about the sparkle and weight of precious metal coins. They have value for the metal itself, but American silver and gold ... silver Eagles minted that year to support ...