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The U.S. Mint has produced the following Eagle coins: Quarter Eagle $2.50 gold coin (1796-1929), Half Eagle $5 gold coin (1795-1929), Plain Eagle $10 gold coin (1795-1933), Double Eagle $20 gold coin (1850-1933), Flying Eagle penny (1856-1858), American Silver Eagle $1 silver coin (1986-present), and American Gold Eagle coins in 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz, and 1 oz denominations (1986-present). Here’s everything you want to know about US Eagle coins as bullion or as collectible coins — little-known facts, current values, tips for collecting them, and ways to buy them at cheap prices.