The Gold Eagles are available in the denominations 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz, and 1 oz and have a face value of $5, $10, $25, and $50, respectively.Īs a bullion coin, the American Eagle is accepted as a legal tender. The American Eagle gold coin is arguably the most popular bullion coin issued by the United States Mint, the US institution responsible for producing coinage for the United States.