Pending verification against official mint records.
1991 falls in the middle of a weak stretch for gold bullion demand in the early 1990s, and it's the fractional sizes specifically — the 1/4 oz and 1/2 oz Gold Eagles — that carry the lowest mintages of that era rather than the 1 oz coin. A collector chasing a complete fractional-size run treats the early-1990s years, 1991 included, as the hardest stretch to source, distinct from the 1 oz date run where 1991 isn't especially notable.
If you're after this date specifically for its scarcity, confirm which size you're buying — the 1991 1 oz coin is common and trades near melt value, while the fractional sizes carry a real premium. A listing that doesn't specify size clearly is worth double-checking before paying a scarcity premium.
Log the year, your cost basis, and photos — and see it valued at today's spot price alongside the rest of your collection.
Start tracking freeOnly in the fractional sizes (1/4 oz and 1/2 oz) — the 1 oz coin from 1991 is common. Early-1990s weak gold demand specifically affected fractional-size production.
Close to melt value plus a standard dealer premium for the 1 oz size; a real scarcity premium for the fractional sizes, which should be reflected clearly in the listing.