20 Dollar Gold Double Eagle Saint Gaudens

20 Dollar Gold Double Eagle Saint Gaudens: Liberty with her torch on 30.09 g of fine gold

• Design: The figure of Liberty with raised torch and olive branch, wrapped in a flowing gown, set against a background of sun rays.
• Material / fineness: 900/1,000 fine gold, containing 30.09 g of fine gold at a total weight of 33.44 g.
• Manufacturer: United States Mint, the national mint of the United States.
• Format: Generously sized at 34 mm in diameter and impressive in the hand.
• Provision: A tangible store of value for protecting your wealth over the long term.

With its Liberty, the 20 Dollar Gold Double Eagle Saint Gaudens ranks among the most impressive American gold coins. It contains 30.09 g of fine gold, and its design still resonates today. Here, outstanding minting artistry meets a considerable gold content.

Liberty with torch and olive branch

The figure of Liberty holds a torch aloft and carries an olive branch, while her flowing gown lends the depiction a sense of movement. Sun rays form the background and make the scene positively glow. The Capitol in Washington is also part of the design. The inscription LIBERTY and the stars adorning the rim complete the picture.

The design by Augustus Saint-Gaudens

The Double Eagle owes its byname to the sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, who designed the coin's motif. His design lives on today on the American Eagle, a gold bullion coin of the United States Mint. Anyone who knows an American Eagle will therefore immediately recognise its model in the Double Eagle.

What lies behind the name Double Eagle

The name comes from the American coinage system: the 20-dollar coin had twice the face value of the 10-dollar piece known as the Eagle. With a diameter of 34 mm and a total weight of 33.44 g, it is an imposing coin that contains 30.09 g of fine gold in an alloy of 900/1,000. It is precisely this size that makes the Double Eagle a coin people enjoy holding. The Double Eagle is offered as circulated coins in standard bank quality from various years of issue, with the condition varying slightly from piece to piece.

A tangible asset against the debasement of money

Fiat money is vulnerable to inflation, whereas gold preserves its value over long periods because its supply is limited. For thousands of years, people have trusted the precious metal as a store of value. As an inflation hedge, the Double Eagle concentrates a great deal of gold in a small space. This makes safe storage easier, as substantial value needs very little room here.

The coin also plays to its strengths in crisis protection, as American gold coins are traded internationally and are known in many countries. Private investors in Germany can realise capital gains tax-free after a holding period of more than twelve months.

Five reasons for the Double Eagle

1. Artistic coin design: The Liberty design by Augustus Saint-Gaudens still captivates today.
2. High gold content: 30.09 g of fine gold in a single coin.
3. Renowned mint: Produced by the United States Mint.
4. International tradability: American gold coins are known on every continent.
5. Investment gold: No VAT is charged on purchase.

Some coins are kept for their gold, others for their beauty. With the Double Eagle, you do not have to choose.

Treat yourself to the 20 Dollar Gold Double Eagle Saint Gaudens from Kettner Edelmetalle: an icon of American coin art with 30.09 g of fine gold.