Us Mint Gold Coins Prior To 1933

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Us mint gold coins prior to 1933.

Visit the bullion dealer locator to locate a dealer bullion coins are not sold directly by the u s. The history of pre 1933 us gold coins. Mint since before 1933 but their history dates back to the 18th century. Mint prior to 1933 are known as classic u s.

Coins are fixed at an extremely limited supply. Mint in philadelphia before the 1933 series was melted down when the country went off the gold. Gold coins have been struck in 90 gold purity by the u s. Augustus saint gaudens celebrated 20 gold piece minted from 1907 1933.

The 1933 double eagle is a united states 20 dollar gold coin. However 20 more are known to have been rescued from melting by being stolen and found their way into the hands of collectors before later being recovered. Pricing for precious metal numismatic products e g palladium platinum 24 k gold 22 k gold varies by the average cost of the underlying metal. Although 445 500 specimens of this saint gaudens double eagle were minted in 1933 none were ever officially circulated and all but two were ordered to be melted down.

Today the surviving pre 1933 gold u s. Department of the treasury officials insist the 20 double eagles were stolen from the u s. Us gold coins minted pre 1933 are growing in popularity with investors and collectors. Produced by the united states mint department of the treasury these coins are available in four denominations.

Americans purchase more american eagle gold bullion coins than any other gold coin. The coin was returned to the united states mint as a result of the department of justice s settlement of a forfeiture action and in that landmark legal settlement this one coin became the only 1933 double eagle now or. Gold coins and they have a fascinating history that excites collectors for building vintage gold collections. Pricing for bullion coins typically depends on the market price of the metal.

Find quality gold coins like us liberty eagles 10 indian coins saint gaudens double eagles and more at american gold exchange. This fact has made pre 1933 gold coins some of the most desirable items among collectors and investors. Pre 1933 gold coins are amongst some of the rarest and most sought after gold bullion types available on the precious metals market. Pre 1933 us minted gold coins were struck in 900 purity and are available today in both graded and raw form with many size options designs and grades to choose from.

The remaining 1933 double eagle which will be offered surfaced in 1996 and was seized by the united states secret service. Apmex is proud to offer a superb selection of these u s.