Coin Collector Guide » Half Eagle http://www.coincollectorguide.com Information about coin collecting and precious metals Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:30:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Early U.S. Gold Coins Are The Most Prized Rare Coins http://www.coincollectorguide.com/early-us-gold-coins-are-the-most-prized-rare-coins/ http://www.coincollectorguide.com/early-us-gold-coins-are-the-most-prized-rare-coins/#comments Sun, 04 Jan 2009 06:10:31 +0000 CoinCollector http://www.coincollectorguide.com/?p=84 Gold coins have been one of the most popular forms of legal tender since ancient times. The Egyptians first introduced gold coins around 2,700 BC, although these coins were primarily used as gifts.

While the first United States gold coins aren’t quite that old, they’ve became one of the most sought after, highly treasured coins for rare coin collectors. 

In fact, gold coins make up the largest percentage of the rare coin market. And, for good reason, gold coins offer everything that a serious coin collector looks for! Gold coins offer eye appeal, historical significance, rarity and are great investments!

United States gold coins were minted for commerce in the U.S. and overseas up until 1933. Minting numbers varied from just a few…

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