Until 2006, the US Mint only produced Brilliant Uncirculated American Gold Eagles and Proof finishes. To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the release of the first gold bullion coin in the US, a Burnished coin was made. A burnished coin was produced for each size variety (1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz), but switched to only minting 1 oz coins in 2009, due to a stall in proof and burnished Gold Eagle production. All Burnished American Gold Eagles sport a "W" mint-mark, signifying its place of origin: the West Point Mint. Burnished American Gold Eagles come in a capsule with a presentation box and Certificate of Authenticity.
