2009 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle Coin

Amidst the Great Recession, the United States Mint saw a resurgence in interest for its American Gold Eagle Coins. Following a dip in demand in 2007, the onset of the recession in late 2007 and 2008 resulted in growing demand in the years ahead. 2009 marked a temporary high point for the coins before another drop-off in the early 2010s. Today, you can find 2009 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle Coins available online at BGASC. **Highlights:** - **Available individually packaged in flips!** - **Celebrating the 24th year for American Gold Eagle Coins!** - **Limited mintage of only 110,000 coins!** - Contains 1/4 Troy oz of actual gold content. - The face value of $10 (USD) is fully backed by the US government. - On the obverse is Lady Liberty. - The reverse features a family of American bald eagles. All 2009 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle Coins in this listing come individually packaged. American Gold Eagles are 22-karat gold coins that boast a metallic alloy of 91.67% gold content per coin, as well as 5.33% copper and 3% silver. **Obverse** On the obverse of 2009 American Gold Eagle Coins is a bust of Lady Liberty. This front-facing portrait from 1907 was created by Augustus Saint-Gaudens and was originally used on the obverse of the $20 Gold Double Eagle from 1907 to 1933. The design field includes a full-length bust of Liberty walking toward the viewer as she holds up a torch in her right hand with an olive branch in her left. The U.S. Capitol Building is featured in the background at Libertys feet as sun rays are found on the horizon behind her figure. **Reverse** The reverse side of 2009 1/4 oz Gold Eagle Coins comes with a depiction of a family of American bald eagles. The design shows a male eagle soaring over a large nest that holds a female eagle and hatchlings within. **History** In 2007, American Gold Eagles set several near-record lows, with the 1/4 oz Gold Eagle registering its lowest mintage to date and its lowest ever as of 2021. From a low of 34,004 coins in 2007, the American Gold Eagle surged nearly three times higher in 2009 to land at a total of 110,000 coins. **Ordering** For any questions, please contact BGASC at 888-992-4272. Our team is ready to assist you. **Buying Gold And Silver Coins With BGASC Is Convenient And Secure** BGASC is Fast, Reliable, and Trusted. All orders of $199 or more Ship FREE. Our prices are ultra-competitive and there is no order minimum. We have NO hidden fees and we don't do phone solicitation calls either. All shipments are packaged securely, discreetly and are fully insured. We accept payment by Credit Card, PayPal, Crypto, ACH, Bank Wire and Paper Check. Your prices are locked in when checkout is completed. Customers all across the country have quickly come to recognize BGASC as one of the largest, fastest, most trusted online precious metals dealers in the U.S.