The complete four-coin Proof Gold American Eagle set from the U.S. Mint, including 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz coins with original box and COA.
91.67% (22k)
Proof Strike
United States Mint
Mint Dates
Varies by issue
Composition
91.67% gold, 3% silver, 5.33% copper
Diameter / Weight
See coin specs / 1.85 oz.
IRA Eligible
Yes, IRA Approved
Available Sizes
1 oz / 1/2 oz / 1/4 oz / 1/10 oz (set)
This set assembles every fractional size of its flagship coin into one matched presentation, covering 1.85 oz of gold in a single acquisition.
The Four-Coin Proof Gold American Eagle Set is a flagship U.S. Mint release containing all four fractional sizes of the Proof Gold Eagle: 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz. Combined gold weight is 1.85 troy ounces of 22-karat (.9167 fine) gold with copper and silver alloy for durability.
Each coin is proof-struck at the West Point Mint with a ‘W’ mintmark, mirror-like fields, and frosted design elements. The obverse features Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ Liberty; the reverse displays the heraldic eagle. Sets ship in the original U.S. Mint presentation case with numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Four-coin proof sets have lower mintages than bullion Gold Eagles and carry significant numismatic premiums. Intact original sets command full collector pricing, while broken sets trade closer to bullion value for individual coins, trade at a meaningful numismatic premium; broken sets lose that premium and revert closer to aggregate melt value, so preserving the original packaging is material to resale.
All four proof Gold Eagles in the set are IRA-approved for self-directed Precious Metals IRAs. The set combines premium numismatic presentation with the core advantage of U.S. Mint gold: government backing on weight, content, and purity. Inside a self-directed Precious Metals IRA, this product is held by a qualified custodian at an approved depository, so you retain ownership but cannot take personal possession until distribution.
Weight: 1.85 oz
Diameter: See coin specs
Finish: Proof (mirror field, frosted relief)
Edge: Reeded (typical for bullion strike)
Denomination: USD $90 (set)
Grade: Proof
Dimensions and weight are to mint specification. Coins ship in capsule where noted; bars ship in sealed assay packaging.
Metal: Gold
Purity: 91.67% (22k)
22-karat gold (.9167 fine). Alloy composition: 91.67% gold, 3% silver, 5.33% copper. The copper-silver alloy gives the coin its warm tone and improves wear resistance for circulation-grade handling.
Mint: United States Mint
Year varies by release.
Struck by the United States Mint. The U.S. Mint guarantees weight, metal content, and purity on every coin, and its bullion strikes carry federal legal-tender status.
Obverse: Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ Liberty (proof finish, frosted relief).
Reverse: Heraldic eagle (set includes 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/10 oz matching strikes).
Ships in the original U.S. Mint presentation case with numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Preserving the intact set materially affects resale value.
Sovereign mint strike with dealer-standard authentication: weight, dimensions, and recognized design.
The American Gold Eagle is listed by name in IRC §408(m)(3)(B) as a statutory exception, which is why it remains IRA-eligible at 22-karat (.9167) fineness despite being below the .995 gold floor. This set carries that statutory authority on all four fractional coins.
IRS REQUIREMENTS (IRC §408(m)(3))
The Internal Revenue Code sets statutory minimum fineness thresholds for metals held in an IRA: gold .995, silver .999, platinum .9995, palladium .9995. Coins must be produced by a qualifying sovereign mint; bars must be produced by a refiner accredited by NYMEX, COMEX, NYSE-LIFFE, LME, LBMA, LPPM, TOCOM, ISO 9000, or a national government mint.
Collectibles are generally disallowed under IRC §408(m); the precious-metals exception in §408(m)(3) is narrow and fineness-driven. Specific U.S. coins, notably the American Gold Eagle and Silver Eagle are listed by statute.
A Precious Metals IRA must be held under a qualified custodian (trust company, bank, or qualifying non-bank custodian) and the metals themselves must be stored at an approved depository. You do not take personal possession of IRA-owned metals while they remain inside the account.
Common depositories include the Delaware Depository, Brink’s Global Services, IDS of Delaware and Texas, and A-M Global Logistics. Your chosen custodian will coordinate shipment and intake with the depository on your behalf.
Depositories offer two storage modes: segregated (your coins are held in a dedicated account and never commingled) and non-segregated or pooled (like-kind coins of the same series are stored together and a specific bar/coin is returned on distribution). Segregated storage carries a higher fee but preserves specific-coin identity.
All IRA-approved depositories carry all-risk insurance with Lloyd’s of London underwriting covering fire, theft, natural disaster, and employee dishonesty. Annual storage and insurance fees typically run from approximately $100 to $300, depending on account size and storage mode.
Traditional Precious Metals IRA: contributions may be deductible; growth is tax-deferred; distributions are taxed as ordinary income. Roth Precious Metals IRA: contributions are after-tax; qualified distributions (age 59½ and 5-year rule) are tax-free. Physical metals held in an IRA are treated identically to paper assets for tax purposes; the collectibles-rate long-term capital gains rule does NOT apply to metals held inside a qualifying IRA.
You can fund a Precious Metals IRA through a direct trustee-to-trustee transfer, a 60-day indirect rollover, or annual contributions. Direct transfers have no frequency limits and are not reported to the IRS as distributions. 60-day rollovers are limited to one per 12-month period across all of your IRAs (the Bobrow rule).
Eligible source accounts: Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, SEP IRA, SIMPLE IRA (after two years), 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and TSP. The 2026 annual IRA contribution limit is $7,500 ($8,600 with the age-50 catch-up, per IRS Notice 2025-67). Confirm with your CPA or custodian.
Note: Cedar Gold Group is not a tax, legal, or financial advisor. IRA eligibility information is based on IRC §408(m)(3) as interpreted at the time of publication. Consult your tax professional and IRA custodian for guidance on your specific account.
