Coin Collector Guide » US Gold Coin 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…

]]> http://www.coincollectorguide.com/early-us-gold-coins-are-the-most-prized-rare-coins/feed/ 1 American Gold Eagle http://www.coincollectorguide.com/american-gold-eagle/ http://www.coincollectorguide.com/american-gold-eagle/#comments Sat, 02 Aug 2008 04:02:04 +0000 CoinCollector http://www.coincollectorguide.com/?p=27 The first American Gold Eagle was struck by the U.S. Mint in 1986. The Gold Eagle is minted in 1/10th, 1/4, American Gold Eagle1/2 and 1 ounce denominations. The face value of the coins are $5, $25, $50 and $100 respectively. Although the American Gold Eagle is a legal tender coin of the United States it is not circulated nor is it available at face value.

At the time of this writing the prices for new coins are around; 1/10th $110, 1/4 $225, 1/2 $450 and 1 ounce $900, but as the gold price rises so do these coins. Just like it is with other coins the American Gold Eagle also appreciates in value because of its…

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