he United States Mint has been in the gold bullion coin game for quite some time now, having released its first 1-ounce gold Eagles, as well as their fractional counterparts, back in 1986. The Eagle was not the first national offering to be called a bullion coin, with a few countries having come out with theirs several years prior, but it has become a major player since its unveiling. Almost all collectors are familiar with the four coins that come out annually, making up the gold Eagles program. The big 1-ounce pieces are the mainstay
