The United States Mint is currently reviewing and updating our requirements for becoming an Authorized Purchaser of United States Mint Bullion products. During this review process, we are suspending the review of all applications until this process has been completed. The Mint is actively working to complete this process in a timely fashion.
Congressionally authorized, American Eagle Bullion Coins are minted and issued by the United States Mint. They are intended to provide investors with a convenient and cost-effective way to invest in precious metals. Since their launch, American Eagles have become the world’s number one bullion coin investment products.
The United States Mint does not sell its bullion coins directly to the public. Instead, we distribute the coins through a network of official distributors called “Authorized Purchasers” who, in turn, create a two-way market buying and selling to wholesalers, financial institutions, and other secondary retailers.
To become a United States Mint Authorized Purchaser of gold, silver, platinum, or palladium bullion coins, your firm must meet certain financial and professional criteria.
Criteria is based on metal type. See if your firm qualifies for bulk purchasing of:
Premiums and Minimums
Prices for American Eagles are based on the prevailing price of gold, silver, platinum, or palladium plus a modest premium to cover minting, distribution, and marketing costs. Prices change on a daily basis, as the gold, silver, platinum and palladium markets fluctuate.
American Eagle Silver Bullion
- United States Mint Authorized Purchasers are charged the LBMA Silver Price plus a $2.35 per coin premium.
- Minimum ordering requirement: 25,000 ounces
American Eagle Gold Bullion
- United States Mint Authorized Purchasers are charged the LBMA PM Gold Price plus a percentage premium as follows:
- 1-ounce: 3%
- 1/2-ounce: 5%
- 1/4-ounce: 7%
- 1/10-ounce: 9%
- Minimum ordering requirement: 1,000 ounces
American Eagle Platinum Bullion
- United States Mint Authorized Purchasers are charged the LBMA PM Platinum Price plus $65 per coin.
- Minimum ordering requirement: 100 ounces.
American Eagle Palladium Bullion
- United States Mint Authorized Purchasers are charged the LBMA PM Palladium Price plus a 6.25% premium.
- Minimum ordering requirement: 100 ounces.
For further information, call the U.S. Mint Bullion Program at 202-354-6829 or email Bullion_Inquiries@usmint.treas.gov.
The U.S. Mint reserves the right to change its premium structure based on prevailing metal acquisition costs.