Gold Eagles are gold bullion coins issued by the United States Mint, featuring various denominations, including the popular ten-dollar version, which contains one-tenth of an ounce of gold. The 2001 Gold Eagle coins from the Philadelphia Mint are part of the American Eagle series, which showcases iconic designs such as Augustus Saint-Gaudens' depiction of Lady Liberty on the obverse and the family of eagles on the reverse. This collectible is highly sought after by investors and numismatists due to its gold content, design, and status as legal tender.