How is it that gold, a solid commodity that has been economically central to the civilized world for over 5,000 years, is still debated today as to its ability to preserve wealth? Surprisingly, even after two decades of stellar performance, some question gold’s exceptional advantage for portfolio diversification. Here are the important investment attributes of gold, with a focus on the world’s most popular and recognizable gold format, the 1 oz American Eagle Gold Coin.
Today, Gold American Eagle Coins can be sold at the Monex bid price of {AB bid}. Over the past century, the value of Gold Eagles has fluctuated dramatically, but on average, they have increased in worth. Though there have been ups and downs, American Gold Eagle Coins have appreciated by about 10% on a year-over-year basis this century. The highest rate of appreciation for a full calendar year was 32% in 2007, while the greatest decline was 27.7% in 2013. Below are the yearly closing sell values of Gold American Eagle Coins since 2000, along with their annual appreciation gains and losses.
| YEAR | YEAR-END VALUE | GAIN/LOSS | APPRECIATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | $274.60 | ||
| 2001 | $279.30 | $4.70 | 1.7% |
| 2002 | $350.70 | $71.40 | 25.6% |
| 2003 | $420.70 | $70.00 | 20.0% |
| 2004 | $441.70 | $21.00 | 5.0% |
| 2005 | $520.40 | $78.70 | 17.8% |
| 2006 | $636.60 | $116.20 | 22.3% |
| 2007 | $841.60 | $205.00 | 32.2% |
| 2008 | $907.30 | $65.70 | 7.8% |
| 2009 | $1,120.60 | $213.30 | 23.5% |
| 2010 | $1,432.50 | $311.90 | 27.8% |
| 2011 | $1,584.90 | $152.40 | 10.6% |
| 2012 | $1,695.20 | $110.30 | 7.0% |
| 2013 | $1,225.90 | -$469.30 | -27.7% |
| 2014 | $1,203.90 | -$22.00 | -1.8% |
| 2015 | $1,080.40 | -$123.50 | -10.3% |
| 2016 | $1,171.20 | $90.80 | 8.4% |
| 2017 | $1,316.60 | $145.40 | 12.4% |
| 2018 | $1,288.40 | -$28.20 | -2.1% |
| 2019 | $1,527.70 | $239.30 | 18.6% |
| 2020 | $1,917.20 | $389.50 | 25.5% |
| 2021 | $1,841.40 | -$75.80 | -4.0% |
| 2022 | $1,899.90 | $58.50 | 3.2% |
| 2023 | $2,116.10 | $216.20 | 11.4% |
Gold coins are usually viewed as a more conservative asset, which most financial journalists refer to as a safe haven, for investors when traditional investment markets and global economies face challenges, whether by the advent of inflation or disorder associated with geopolitical uncertainty. Gold may serve as a hedge against recessions, as its value has often risen when stocks decline. Investors have flocked to gold when incremental demand provided upward pricing and value pressure.
Most importantly, gold can be purchased as a method to diversify a portfolio with a volatile solid commodity that is inversely correlated to classic paper investments like stocks and bonds, when seeking to achieve a more favorable risk/reward balance. Additionally, gold bullion coins offer investors a portable, discreet, and private form of wealth that isn’t tied to someone else’s ability to pay or perform. U.S. Mint American Eagles are particularly valuable in this regard, as they are unique assets purely made in America and produced to the highest standards of reliability and recognizability.
For those looking to preserve their wealth, Gold American Eagles can be a good investment because, over time, they have appreciated when the U.S. dollar has declined in value due to inflation— fundamentally influenced by the introduction of federal reserve notes, treasury bills and notes, and growing government debt. Undoubtedly, the escalation of U.S. paper currency and liabilities has been extraordinary. In 2024, the U.S. National debt exceeded $35 trillion, with unfunded Social Security and Medicare liabilities estimated to add another $50 to $100 trillion—astonishing, to say the least. The meteoric growth in unfunded government debt should lead investors to take a serious stance on gold and consider investing in the American favorite: Gold American Eagles.
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