Category: Gold coins and bars
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What causes red spots on gold coins.
Summary: The appearance of red spots on gold coins stems from known factors such as the presence of copper in the alloy, reactions with sulfur, and possible interaction with metallic dust. Despite concerns about authenticity, these spots do not devalue the coin as they’re associated with the coin’s composition and historical minting practices. Moreover, techniques…
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The 20 Francs Rooster Restrikes
20 francs roosters were minted from 1899 to 1914, with a total production of 43 million from 1899 to 1906 and 74 million from 1907 to 1914. This production includes a number of restrikes, which are officially produced coins struck at a later date using the original die. Restrikes are created for various reasons, but…
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Gold Indian Princess Dollars Coins.
The Indian Princess Gold Dollar was a series of gold coins minted by the United States from 1854 to 1889. The series represented the second series for the denomination. The obverse design of the coin features a figure of Liberty, whose head is smaller than on the Type One Gold Dollars. The Indian Princess Gold…
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☆ Us gold coins: Federal Gold Coins of the United States Mint.
In 1986, the United States began producing gold bullion coins again with the debut of the American Eagle in one ounce, half ounce, quarter ounce, in 22-karat gold. In 2006 they entered the 24-karat gold market with the Gold Buffalo $50 coin, and in 2007 with the First Spouse $10 dollar coin series. Current minted…