2022-W 1oz Burnished American Gold Eagle Advanced Release NGC MS70 Norris Signed

2022-W 1oz Burnished American Gold Eagle Advanced Release NGC MS70 Norris Signed

The U.S. Mint has released the latest gold bullion coin: The 2022-W Uncirculated Gold Eagle. Commonly known as the Burnished Gold Eagle with a limited mintage of only 9,000 — less than in previous years.

First introduced in 2006, Burnished American Gold Eagles were created with a matte finish as a collector version of the Gold Eagles. With advanced technology, the obverse now more closely resembles Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ original design of the Liberty figure. In addition, a reed variation along the edge provides higher security to deter counterfeiting.

The reverse features a detailed profile of an American eagle, an image introduced last year. It was designed by U.S. Mint Artistic Infusion Program Designer Jennie Norris.

Jennie Norris

Since 1986, when the first American Gold Eagle was released, it has featured Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ revered Liberty on the obverse and a family of bald eagles in a nest on the reverse. To coincide with the 35th anniversary of both the Gold Eagle and Silver Eagle, the U.S. Mint is introducing new reverse designs for each coin in 2021. Norris’ dignified portrait of a bald eagle is the new Gold Eagle reverse. The eagle is shown in profile, with its strong, curved beak and thick plumage rendered meticulously. His gaze is at once intense and impenetrable, conveying, as Norris describes, “pride and wisdom passed down through generations of time.” Above the eagle’s portrait, inscriptions on the coin include UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, and IN GOD WE TRUST. Norris recently joined the U.S. Mint’s Artistic Infusion Program (AIP), with the Gold Eagle reverse being her very first coin design. Her background is in graphic design, illustration, and fine art, and she is currently a graphic designer at the University of Arizona. A passionate nature lover, she strives to capture the fascinating details of plants and animals in work, as she did very successfully with the new Gold Eagle reverse. 

These beautiful American Gold Eagles are certified and graded by NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation). The grade is PF70 (Proof 70 or Perfect 70) which means the coins are completely flawless. Ultra Cameo is designated for Proof coins based on their fully frosted design and highly reflective fields on the obverse and reverse, giving it a pleasant visual contrast. NGC is a highly respected grading company and one of the largest in the United States.

*The coins pictured is only a representation of the coins you will receive, not the exact coins (serial numbers will vary).