First minted in 1986, Gold and Silver American Eagles have been phenomenally popular among both collectors and investors due to their beauty and precious metal content. Featuring some of the most beautiful designs from classic American coinage--Adolph Weinman's Walking Liberty (Silver Eagle, from the Walking Liberty Half Dollar of 1916-1947) and Augustus St. Gaudens' rendition of Liberty and the Capitol (Gold Eagle, from the St. Gaudens $20 Double Eagle of 1907-1933), it's no wonder why a collection of American Eagles looks so impressive.
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the American Gold Eagle and American Silver Eagle programs, the U.S. Mint released many special sets in 2006, which included pieces struck in a reverse proof finish. Reverse proofs--coins with frosted fields and mirrored devices--had never before been struck by the Mint. The Reverse Proof $50 Gold Eagles are found ONLY in the 3-Piece Gold Sets which have a strict limit of 10,000 pieces. This paltry mintage and a nearly instant sell-out show how in-demand these very scarce coins are! Here you will find our selection of these special anniversary coins.