1177 (Dec. 17, 1985), codified at  through (a)(10), , , and amending  and , has helped the American Gold Eagle to quickly become one of the world's leaders in gold bullion coin.
The American Gold Eagle rapidly ascended to become one of the world's top gold bullion coins due to an amendment that was implemented on December 17, 1985, and which included provisions for sections through (a)(10) and amended sections and .