There are a select few objects that have always held immense value throughout human history, and gold is considered to be the King of the Hill. It is because of this incredible value that the United States was rocked to its core more than 85 years ago. On this very day in 1933, the United States of America was taken off the Gold Standard by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

53 years passed and in 1986, the United States Mint produced one of the greatest gold coins ever made: the $5 Gold Eagle. The masterfully crafted 1986 $5 Gold Piece was the U.S. Mint's first foray into the 'World Gold Market' and the beginning of the modern American Eagle Gold Series. Not only has this first stood the test of time, it has also grown to become the #1 Gold coin in the World Today!!!

There are actually 4 factors that played into this coins continually growing popularity among collectors:

1: For Starters, we are the ones who made it! A Gold coin backed by the United States Government goes a long way in today's global economy, and as such has become a favorite among collectors for its universal value and status as a piece of American history.

2: The Fact that you can own it at all! For the better part of the 20th century, the majority of United States citizens were not allowed to own gold coinage. As a result many collectors simply like the fact that they can have their own treasure trove of Gold coins! Plus, who doesn't like having a little gold tucked away for a rainy day?

3: They Were Viewed as an Investment. These coins were made IRA eligible when they were released by the United States Government. It wasn't just collector's beating down the bank's doors to get their hands on these gold pieces...it was serious investors too! As a result quality strikes can be hard to find due to most of these coins going straight from the mints into the banks, never again to see the light of day!

4: The Coin is, quite simply, beautiful! Their first try at the design for the 1986 $5 Gold Eagle was the only one they needed at the United States Mint. The Obverse of this coin bears the beautiful St. Gaudens design from the early 20th Century, and is often considered by many to be the most beautiful gold coin ever issued!