$20 Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagle (Pre-1933, BU, Random Year)

$20 Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagle (Pre-1933, BU, Random Year)

Brilliant Uncirculated • .9675 oz Gold • Designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens • U.S. Mint 1907–1933

The $20 Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagle is widely hailed as the most beautiful coin in American history. Struck between 1907 and 1933, it marked the pinnacle of U.S. coin artistry, introduced under President Theodore Roosevelt’s “Golden Renaissance” initiative. Each coin contains .9675 troy oz of gold and remains one of the most sought-after classic U.S. issues.

The obverse features Lady Liberty striding confidently forward, torch in hand, with the sun’s rays behind her — a symbol of progress and freedom. The reverse displays a majestic bald eagle in flight over a rising sun, with “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “TWENTY DOLLARS” inscribed above. The motto “E PLURIBUS UNUM” appears along the coin’s reeded edge, separated by stars.

Each Brilliant Uncirculated example retains its full mint luster and crisp details — remarkable for a coin that circulated over a century ago. These coins were minted in Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco, and are prized today for both their beauty and intrinsic gold value.

Golden Opportunity for Investors & Collectors

During the early 2000s, Pre-1933 U.S. gold commanded premiums of over 200% above spot due to scarcity and collector demand. Today, those premiums have dropped to decade lows — making this a rare opportunity to acquire nearly one ounce of historic U.S. gold for a fraction of its former cost. With its combination of historic significance, classic artistry, and strong gold content, the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle stands as one of the best values in vintage U.S. coinage.

The Legacy of Pre-1933 Gold

In 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt ended the gold standard and ordered the confiscation and melting of circulating gold coins. Millions of Double Eagles were melted into bullion bars, leaving only a fraction surviving today. These surviving coins are tangible reminders of a time when the United States operated on sound money — a relic of stability, wealth, and craftsmanship now over 100 years old.

Each $20 Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagle is a genuine Pre-1933 U.S. Mint coin authenticated for weight and purity. Random-year issues (1907–1933) are chosen based on current inventory and may vary in mint mark.

Add the $20 Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagle to your MintBuilder collection today — a masterpiece of American artistry and sound money history.