Burnished Gold Eagle Mintages


In 2006, the United States Mint introduced a new collectible version of the American Gold Eagle. These coins were struck on specially burnished blanks and included the "W" mint mark. Some collectors refer to these coins as "Burnished Gold Eagles" and others refer to them as "collectible Uncircualted Gold Eagles."

The Burnished Gold Eagles have been offered for sale in 2006, 2007, and 2008. Each year the US Mint has sold each fractional denominational individually, as well as a complete 4 Coin Set. The future status of the program is uncertain as the 2009-W Uncirculated Gold Eagle has been canceled. Some collectors have began to focus on these coins because of their low minages in comparison to the proof and bullion versions of the coin.

Mintage information for Burnished Gold Eagle coins is presented below. Data is based on the best available numbers from US Mint sales reports or adjusted US Mint figures published subsequently.

Date1 oz.1/2 oz.1/4 oz.1/10 oz.
2006-W
49,97518,85019,92525,650
2007-W
18,60911,45812,78622,501
2008-W
11,90815,6828,88312,657

source: Gold Eagle Guide

Burnished Gold Eagle