Blogs In Gold (18)



Post by: Walt Durham
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The 2014-W 50th Anniversary Gold Kennedy Half Dollar

In recent years, the numismatic world has witnessed the captivating phenomenon of modern coins becoming prized spectacles upon their release. One such instance was when the United States Mint offered

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Post by: Walt Durham
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The Famous Saddle Ridge Gold Hoard

The Saddle Ridge Gold Hoard is a collection of 1,427 gold coins discovered in California in 2013 by a couple while walking their dog. The coins dated back to the 1800s and were found in eight rusty ca

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Post by: Walt Durham
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Why It's a Smart Idea to Buy Certified Gold Coins

Gold coins are a popular investment and collectors item due to their inherent value and beauty. While both certified and uncertified gold coins can be attractive options, certified gold coins tend to

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Post by: Walt Durham
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The Official Gold Proof Coins of the United States

Proof Gold American Eagles undergo a special minting process that involves gold blanks being struck multiple times by special dies at the United States Mint. These special dies produce a beautiful mir

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Post by: Walt Durham
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The Oddities of the New Orleans Mint

In the year 1836, there was a massive shortage of domestically-minted coinage. This was very quickly throwing America into a recession, and as a result, President Andrew Jackson signed a Presidentia

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Post by: Walt Durham
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1st Year Carson City Mint. Only 3,789 Minted!

The Wild West. It’s a term that instantly invokes visions of cowboys and outlaws. A land of unforgiving deserts, never-ending horizons, and quite literally, “fields of gold.”

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Gold Has Soared to a New All-Time High

Gold has soared to a new all-time high this morning, and silver has eclipsed $24 per ounce. Gold is up 32% since March 18, 2020, and Silver has doubled in the same time frame.

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1795 $5 Small Eagle NGC MS61+

An Extraordinary Example of the 1st Year of American Gold Coinage. The 1795 Half Eagle is a legend. The Captain of the Series and a formidable achievement in any grade, let alone in Mint State.

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1986 $10 Gold American Eagle MS70 CABRAL

Unlike the Proof Gold American Eagles, the Mint State or Business Strike Gold American Eagles were struck in large quantities with little regard to the quality of the strike.

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Coming Soon: EXTREMELY Low Mintage Gold Eagle

The United States Mint has announced a special 2020-W $50 Gold American Eagle Proof commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the end of WWII that will be released this year.

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Post by: Walter Durham
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ALERT!!! LAST YEAR OF THIS HISTORIC DESIGN!

Since 1986, the Gold American Eagles have been issued with the same design, with one exception. From 1986 to 1991, the year of issue on the Gold American Eagles were displayed with Roman numerals inst

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