2008 W Four-Piece Gold American Eagle Set MS69 NGC Early Release

Coin Information:Denomination: $5, $10, $25 and $50Mintage Year: 2008Diameter: 16.5mm ($5), 22mm ($10), 27mm ($25), 32.7mm ($50)Mint Mark: West Point, NYCoin Grade: MS69 Early ReleaseCertified by: NGC Obverse Description:The obverse features a rendition of Augustus Saint Gaudens' full length figure of Lady Liberty with flowing hair, holding a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left.Reverse Description: The reverse design, by sculptor Miley Busiek, features a male eagle carrying an olive branch flying above a nest containing a female eagle and her hatchlings. Coin Grade:This coin has a quality (GRADE) rating of Mint State 69 out of 70. This quality (GRADE) rating is determined on the Sheldon scale, on which points are deducted from 70 for each flaw or imperfection on a coin's surface. A 70 is thus the highest grade a coin can achieve, with no flaws visible to the unaided eye. NGC guarantees the quality and authenticity of each coin. About Gold American Eagles:First released in 1986, the Gold American Eagle is an official gold bullion coin of the United States Mint. It has sold more than 13.5 million ounces in the first 20 years of the program. The coins are struck using radiant, durable 22-karat gold (.9167 fine gold), a standard of purity for coinage that was established centuries ago. The coins also contain small amounts of alloy that create more durable, scratch resistant pieces, allowing them to maintain a high degree of luster over time. Because of the additional alloy, a 1oz American Gold Eagle actually weighs 1.0909 troy ounces. The coins come in the following sizes: 1/10th oz American Eagle ($5) gold coin1/4th oz American Eagle ($10) gold coin 1/2 oz American Eagle ($25) gold coin 1 oz American Eagle ($50) gold coinAbout NGC: