Us Government Gold Coins Weight
In 1933 president franklin roosevelt signed an executive order prohibiting american citizens from holding monetary gold including gold coins.
Us government gold coins weight. Mint are beautiful pieces of art in precious metal coins are produced in proof and uncirculated finishes in varying composition ranging from one tenth to one ounce and 22 or 24 karat gold. 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. What truly sets american eagles apart is that they are the only bullion coins whose weight content and purity are guaranteed by the united states government. Find out in the table below which gives specifications for u s.
Our inventory is good as gold. The values provided represent the gold content only. From the first u s. Produced and sold for collectors gold coins produced by the u s.
There s rarely a shortage of gold coins that are available to investors and collectors in a variety of themes and sizes and affordable for any budget. Mint legal tender coins presently in production for annual sets. Gold coins from the united states mint are often very popular with collectors for their expert quality and backing by the united states government. The calculations do not include any numismatic value.
Gold coin struck in 1795 to the last gold coin struck in 1933 before the gold recall act like the vintage dollar gold indian designs and the vintage gold dollar saint gaudens 20 double eagles. Specifications for the american innovation 1 coins and native american 1 coins are the same. From the first u s gold coins minted in 1795 through the growth of early america to the california gold rush gold has played a major part in forming our country. Rare american coins are among the most popular and widely collected coins in the world.
Minted by the united states government prior to 1933 these coins offer investors the opportunity to gain exposure to both physical gold as well as coin collecting. Investors can buy them with confidence knowing the coins contain their stated amount of gold. Click on the coin image to get detailed information.