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Coin Facts & Features

  • Augustus Saint-Gaudens - Learn about one of the nation's greatest sculptors and the designer of America's most beautiful coin.
  • European Gold Coin Benefits - Learn why so many clients choose European gold coins for their portfolios.
  • EXECUTIVE ORDER: GOLD CONFISCATION - When the U.S. government confiscated gold bulion from Americans in 1933, "gold coins having a recognized special value to collectors of rare and unusual coins" were exempt from confiscation. Read the text of the 1933 Executive Order.
  • Historical Precious Metals Comparison - Current precious metals prices are still a fraction of the 1980 highs when adjusted for inflation.
  • Motto vs. No Motto - Learn why President Theodore Roosevelt had the words "In God We Trust" removed from our nation's largest gold coin and the controversy that ensued.
  • U.S. Silver Dollar History - Read about the history of silver dollars in the United States beginning in 1792.
  • U.S. Silver Half-Dollar History - From 1794 to 1964, half-dollars were composed of 89% - 90% silver. Learn about their place in American coinage history.
  • PCGS Coin Grading Process - Get an overview of the coin grading process from Professional Coin Grading Service ("PCGS").
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