{"product_id":"2006-american-gold-eagle-25-half-ounce-ngc-ms-69-first-strikes","title":"2006 American Gold Eagle $25 Half Ounce – NGC MS 69 First Strikes","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2006 American Gold Eagle $25 Half Ounce – NGC MS 69 | First Strikes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA near-perfect example of one of the world’s most recognized gold bullion coins, this 2006 American Gold Eagle $25 Half Ounce has been certified \u003cstrong\u003eMS 69\u003c\/strong\u003e with the coveted \u003cstrong\u003eFirst Strikes\u003c\/strong\u003e designation by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), certification number \u003cstrong\u003e1993578-127\u003c\/strong\u003e. Encapsulated in a tamper-evident NGC First Strikes slab, its authenticity and grade are fully guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2006\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e $25 American Gold Eagle (Half Ounce)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e West Point Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e NGC MS 69 (Near-Perfect Mint State)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesignation:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Strikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification #:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1993578-127\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 91.67% Gold (22 Karat), 3% Silver, 5.33% Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2 oz (0.5000 oz pure gold)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.966g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is “First Strikes”?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNGC’s \u003cstrong\u003eFirst Strikes\u003c\/strong\u003e designation is awarded to coins submitted to NGC within 30 days of the US Mint’s official release date — certifying that this coin is from the very first production run of the 2006 issue. First Strikes coins are highly sought after by collectors for their superior strike quality and early-production status, and they command a meaningful premium over standard-designated examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Grade – MS 69\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNGC MS 69 is a \u003cstrong\u003enear-perfect Mint State\u003c\/strong\u003e grade — just one point below a perfect MS 70. At this level, the coin exhibits full original mint luster, a sharp strike, and only the most minute imperfections not visible to the naked eye. MS 69 American Gold Eagles represent the sweet spot for collectors: exceptional quality at a more accessible price than the rare MS 70.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDesign\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eobverse\u003c\/strong\u003e features Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ iconic \u003cem\u003eLady Liberty\u003c\/em\u003e striding forward, torch raised high, against a backdrop of sunrise rays — widely regarded as one of the most beautiful designs in American coinage history. The \u003cstrong\u003ereverse\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed by Miley Busiek, depicts a male eagle carrying an olive branch as he flies above a nest sheltering a female eagle and her eaglets — a timeless symbol of American strength and family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA stunning combination of investment-grade gold and collector-quality certification — the 2006 American Gold Eagle MS 69 First Strikes is a premier addition to any gold coin collection.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Eagle Investor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67781593595938,"sku":"NGC 1993578-127","price":2425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/5328\/4642\/files\/2006-gold-eagle-25-ngc-ms69-first-strikes-obverse.png?v=1791152219","url":"https:\/\/americaneagleinvestor.com\/products\/2006-american-gold-eagle-25-half-ounce-ngc-ms-69-first-strikes","provider":"American Eagle Investor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}