2001 American Gold Eagle
The 2001 Gold Eagle bullion coins experienced a decline from the prior year’s mintages. The one ounce bullion coin actually set a new record low mintage. The one-half and one-quarter ounce coins experienced the lowest mintages in nearly ten years. Interest in precious metals would begin to revive in the following years, carrying mintages to higher levels.
As with the bullion coins, the 2001 Proof Gold Eagles saw significant decreases in mintages. The one ounce, one-half ounce, and one-quarter ounce proof coins marked all time low mitnages that continue to stand to this day. The reduced interest in Gold Eagles was likely due to a pull back in demand for precious metals combined with the impact of an economic slow down, which may have reduced demand for collectible coins. The prices for some of the 2001 Gold Eagles reflect premiums due to the lower mintages and decreased availability.
During 2001 the price of gold experienced some spikes amidst a steady march upwards. Eraly in the year gold touched a low around $255 per ounce, but by yearend had reached about $275 per ounce. The cumulative average price of gold for the year was $271 per ounce.
2001 Gold Eagle Specifications
Date: 2001
Mint Mark: none (bullion), W (proof)
Composition: 91.67% gold, 3% silver, 5.33% copper
Weight ($25 Coin): 0.5454 troy oz (16.965 grams)
Diameter ($25 Coin): 1.063 inches (27.0 mm)
Thickness ($25 Coin): 0.085 inches (2.15 mm)
Designers: Augustus Saint-Gaudens (obverse), Miley Busiek (reverse)
2001 Gold Eagle Mintage
Bullion Mintage: 143,605 (1 oz), 48,047 ( 1/2 oz), 71,280 (1/4 oz), 269,147 (1/10 oz)
Proof Mintage: 24,555 (1 oz), 23,240 (1/2 oz), 25,613 (1/4 oz), 37,530 (1/10 oz)
2001 Gold Eagles For Sale
