The 2016 1/10 oz Gold Eagle MS-70 NGC (30th Anniversary, FDI) is a premium certified bullion coin from the renowned American Gold Eagle series produced by the United States Mint. The year 2016 marks the 30th anniversary of the American Gold Eagle program, first introduced in 1986.
Struck from .9167 fine (22-karat) gold, this coin contains 1/10 troy ounce of gold and carries a $5 USD legal tender face value, guaranteed by the U.S. government for its weight and purity.
This coin is graded MS-70 by NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company), the highest possible Mint State grade, indicating a perfect coin with full mint luster and no visible imperfections even under magnification. It is encapsulated in an official NGC protective holder featuring the 30th Anniversary label.
The First Day of Issue (FDI) designation means the coin was received by NGC on the official first day of release, making it especially appealing to collectors who value early-release certified coins.
The obverse features the iconic Lady Liberty design by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, depicting Liberty walking forward with a torch and olive branch.
The reverse showcases the classic Type 1 eagle family design by Miley Busiek, showing a male bald eagle carrying an olive branch flying above a nest with a female eagle and hatchlings.
With its perfect MS-70 grade, 30th anniversary significance, and First Day of Issue designation, the 2016 1/10 oz Gold Eagle MS-70 NGC is an outstanding addition for both precious-metal investors and serious coin collectors.
