The 2006-W 1/10 oz Burnished American Gold Eagle MS-70 NGC is part of the special Burnished Gold Eagle series introduced by the United States Mint in 2006 for collectors. These coins differ from standard bullion issues because they are struck on specially prepared planchets that are polished with tiny steel balls before striking, producing a unique soft satin or matte-like finish.
Minted at the West Point Mint, the coin bears the “W” mint mark, distinguishing it from standard bullion coins that typically have no mint mark. Each coin contains 1/10 troy ounce of .9167 fine gold (22-karat) and carries a $5 face value, guaranteed by the U.S. government for its gold weight and purity.
The obverse features the iconic Lady Liberty design by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful designs in American coinage. Liberty strides forward holding a torch and olive branch while the rising sun appears behind her.
The reverse displays the classic family of eagles design by Miley Busiek, depicting a male eagle carrying an olive branch flying toward a nest where a female eagle protects her hatchlings. This imagery symbolizes strength, unity, and American heritage and appeared on American Gold Eagles from 1986 through early 2021.
This coin has been graded MS-70 by NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company), the highest possible Mint State grade, meaning the coin is considered perfect with no visible imperfections even under magnification.
With its perfect MS-70 certification, distinctive burnished finish, and West Point mint origin, the 2006-W 1/10 oz Burnished American Gold Eagle MS-70 NGC is a premium addition to modern U.S. gold coin collections and precious-metal investment portfolios.
