1996 1/4 oz $10 Gold American Eagle NGC MS 69

### **1996 1/4 oz $10 Gold American Eagle NGC MS 69** A sought-after fractional gold issue, the **1996 1/4 oz $10 Gold American Eagle NGC MS 69** combines strong investment appeal with near-perfect certified quality. Containing 1/4 troy ounce of .9167 fine gold (22-karat), this coin is graded MS 69 by NGC, showcasing excellent strike detail, rich luster, and only minimal imperfections visible under magnification. The American Gold Eagle program, introduced in 1986, quickly became a cornerstone of the global bullion market. By 1996, the series had gained widespread recognition among investors for its reliability and iconic imagery. The coin’s obverse features the timeless Lady Liberty design by Augustus Saint Gaudens, originally created for early 20th-century [**U.S. gold coinage**](file:///the-collector-s-vault/rare-u-s-coins). The reverse presents the classic eagle family motif, symbolizing strength, protection, and unity—an enduring representation of American values. **Coin Specifications:** - **Graded by NGC as MS 69** - Contains 1/4 troy oz of .9167 pure gold - Struck by the [**United States Mint**](file:///government-mints/us-mint%3Forder=year_x&dir=DESC&currentPage=1&perPage=72) - Face value of $10, backed by the United States government - Individual coins arrive in an official NGC holder - **Obverse:** Features Lady Liberty holding a flaming torch and an olive branch, with the sun rising and the Capitol building in the background. - **Reverse:** Depicts a male American Eagle in flight carrying an olive branch flying above a nest containing a female eagle and their hatchlings. Inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" along with the face value and weight. **Why Own This Coin?** - **Fractional Gold Flexibility:** Easier entry point compared to full-ounce coins - **Proven Bullion Series:** Trusted and widely traded worldwide - **Historic Design:** One of the most admired motifs in U.S. coinage - **Portfolio Diversification:** Adds physical gold to your holdings Enhance your collection with the **1996 1/4 oz Gold American Eagle**, a balance of beauty and intrinsic value backed by the U.S. Mint. Bullion Exchanges also offers a wide selection of [**Certified Silver Eagles**](file:///buy-silver/coins/us-silver-coins/american-silver-eagles/certified-silver-eagles), allowing you to diversify into graded silver coins while keeping track of the [**spot price of gold**](file:///charts/gold-price) for smarter investment decisions. **You may also be interested in:** - [**1995 1/4 oz $10 Gold American Eagle NGC MS 70**](file:///1995-1-4-oz-gold-american-eagle-ngc-ms-70) - **[1/10 oz $5 Gold American Eagle NGC Gem Unc (Random Year)](file:///1-10-oz-gold-american-eagle-ngc-gem-uncirculated-random-year)** - **[1991 P 1/2 oz $25 Proof Gold American Eagle NGC PF 70 UCAM](file:///1991-p-1-2-oz-proof-gold-american-eagle-ngc-pf-70-ucam)**