1996 1/2 oz $25 Gold American Eagle NGC MS 68

### 1996 1/2 oz $25 Gold American Eagle NGC MS 68 Few dates in the Gold American Eagle series offer the combination of scarcity and eye appeal found in the **1996 1/2 oz $25 Gold American Eagle NGC MS 68**. Struck by the United States Mint, this coin contains 0.5 troy oz of .9167 fine gold (22 karat) and has been graded an impressive MS 68 by NGC, a very high grade for this issue that showcases strong luster, sharp details, and outstanding overall quality. The American Gold Eagle program, launched in 1986, quickly became the nation’s flagship gold bullion series. The 1996 half-ounce mintage was one of the lowest in the series at just 39,287 coins, making high-grade examples like this MS 68 particularly desirable. It features Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ iconic Standing Liberty design on the obverse and the family of eagles on the reverse, both rendered with exceptional detail in this near-perfect specimen. **Coin Specifications:** - **Graded by NGC as MS 68** - **Limited mintage of 39,287** - Made from .9167 fine gold with a weight of [**1/2 troy oz**](file:///buy-gold/fractional-gold-coins/1-2-oz-gold-coins) - Produced by the [**US Mint**](file:///government-mints/us-mint) - Face value of $25 backed by the US Government - Arrives in an official NGC holder - **Obverse**: Features the iconic Saint-Gaudens design of Lady Liberty holding a torch and olive branch, with the Capitol building in the background. Inscriptions include "LIBERTY" and the year of mintage ''1996'' - **Reverse**: Designed by Miley Busiek, it depicts a male eagle in flight returning to his nest, where a female eagle and their hatchlings await. Inscriptions include “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” the denomination "25 DOLLARS," and "1/2 OZ. FINE GOLD." **Why Own This 1996 1/2 oz Gold American Eagle?** - Very low mintage year for the half-ounce denomination - Nearly half an ounce of pure gold with U.S. government backing - Iconic [**Saint-Gaudens design**](file:///buy-gold/us-gold-coins/pre-1933/saint-gaudens-double-eagle) beloved by collectors and investors - Excellent balance of bullion value and numismatic rarity - Strong long-term demand in the [**Gold Eagle series**](file:///buy-gold/us-gold-coins/gold-american-eagle) Bullion Exchanges is proud to offer the **1996 1/2 oz $25 Gold American Eagle NGC MS 68**. This scarce, high-grade coin delivers substantial gold content along with desirable numismatic qualities, making it a smart addition for both serious gold investors and collectors. **You may also like:** - [**1996 1/4 oz $10 Gold American Eagle NGC MS 69**](file:///1996-1-4-oz-gold-american-eagle-ngc-ms-69) - **[1993 1/2 oz $25 Gold American Eagle NGC MS 69](file:///1993-1-2-oz-gold-american-eagle-ngc-ms-69)** - **[1/2 oz $25 Proof Gold American Eagle NGC/PCGS PF 69 (Random Year)](file:///1-2-oz-proof-gold-american-eagle-ngc-pcgs-pf-69-random-year)**