1986 1/10 oz $5 Gold American Eagle ICG MS 70

### 1986 1/10 oz $5 Gold American Eagle ICG MS 70 A remarkable early-year issue, the 1986 1/10 oz $5 Gold American Eagle ICG MS 70 represents the inaugural release of one of the most iconic U.S. gold bullion series. Containing 1/10 troy oz of .9167 fine gold (22K), this coin is graded a perfect MS 70 by ICG, indicating flawless condition with no visible imperfections. As a first-year-of-issue coin, it holds special significance for collectors and investors alike. Introduced in 1986, the [**Gold American Eagle series**](file:///buy-gold/us-gold-coins/gold-american-eagle%3Fcategory_id=760) quickly became the official gold bullion program of the United States. Authorized by the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985, these coins are struck by the U.S. Mint using gold sourced from domestic mines. The 1986 release marks the beginning of this highly successful series, making early-year coins especially desirable for their historical importance and collectible appeal. **Coin Specifications:** - **Graded as MS 70 by ICG** - Contains [**1/10 troy oz**](file:///buy-gold/fractional-gold-coins/1-10-oz-gold) of 0.9167 gold - Face value of $5 by the US Government - Produced by the US Mint - Coin arrives in an official ICG holder - **Obverse:** Features Lady Liberty, gazing forward confidently with the sun's rays behind her and the Capital building to her side. Inscriptions include "LIBERTY" and the year of mintage. - **Reverse:** Displays a male eagle holding an olive branch and flying above a nest containing a female eagle and their hatchlings. Inscriptions include the weight and denomination. **Why Own This Coin?** - **First Year of Issue (1986):** Highly collectible inaugural release - **Fractional Gold:** Contains 1/10 oz of .9167 fine gold - **U.S. Mint Backing:** Official government-issued bullion coin - **Strong Market Demand:** Popular among collectors and investors Collectors and investors alike can benefit from owning this historic gold coin while monitoring the **[live spot price of gold for 1/10 coins](file:///charts/1-10-oz-coins-gold-price-today)** to make informed decisions and exploring a wide selection of [**Certified Gold American Eagle**](file:///buy-gold/us-gold-coins/gold-american-eagle/certified-gold-eagles) and [**Certified Silver American Eagle**](file:///buy-silver/coins/us-silver-coins/american-silver-eagles/certified-silver-eagles) coins to expand their portfolio. Once you place your order, you can rest assured that Bullion Exchanges will securely package and ship your purchase to you. **You may also like:** - [**1990 1/4 oz $10 Gold American Eagle NGC MS 68**](file:///1990-1-4-oz-10-gold-american-eagle-ngc-ms-68) - [**1994 1/2 oz $25 Gold American Eagle NGC MS 69**](file:///1994-1-2-oz-gold-american-eagle-ngc-ms-69) - [**1 oz $50 Proof Gold American Eagle NGC/PCGS PF 70 (Random Year)**](file:///1-oz-50-proof-gold-american-eagle-ngc-pcgs-pf-70-random-year)