The 2021 1/10 oz Gold Eagle (Type 1) (MintDirect® Premier + PCGS FirstStrike®) is a highly desirable bullion coin from the famous American Gold Eagle series produced by the United States Mint. Struck from .9167 fine (22-karat) gold, the coin contains 1/10 troy ounce of gold and carries a $5 USD legal tender face value guaranteed by the U.S. government.
This coin is offered in MintDirect® Premier packaging, a special tamper-evident packaging system designed to preserve the coin in the same condition as when it left the U.S. Mint. Coins in MintDirect® Premier packaging remain sealed and are eligible for PCGS FirstStrike® grading, provided the packaging remains intact.
The obverse features the iconic Lady Liberty design by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, depicting Liberty holding a torch and olive branch while walking forward as a symbol of freedom and enlightenment.
The reverse displays the classic Type 1 bald eagle family design by Miley Busiek, showing a male eagle flying above a nest containing a female eagle and hatchlings. 2021 marked the final year of this historic reverse design, before the introduction of the new Type 2 eagle portrait later in the year.
Combining original mint packaging, FirstStrike® eligibility, and the final Type 1 reverse design, the 2021 1/10 oz Gold Eagle (MintDirect® Premier + PCGS FirstStrike®) is an excellent option for both gold investors and collectors seeking authenticated and well-preserved bullion coins.
