Us Mint Gold Coins Prior To 1933

Gold coins struck by the u s.

Us mint gold coins prior to 1933. The history of pre 1933 us gold coins. Mint since before 1933 but their history dates back to the 18th century. Apmex is proud to offer a superb selection of these u s. This fact has made pre 1933 gold coins some of the most desirable items among collectors and investors.

Although 445 500 specimens of this saint gaudens double eagle were minted in 1933 none were ever officially circulated and all but two were ordered to be melted down. Mint prior to 1933 are known as classic u s. Pre 1933 gold coins are amongst some of the rarest and most sought after gold bullion types available on the precious metals market. 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.

Today the surviving pre 1933 gold u s. Gold coins and they have a fascinating history that excites collectors for building vintage gold collections. Find quality gold coins like us liberty eagles 10 indian coins saint gaudens double eagles and more at american gold exchange. Produced by the united states mint department of the treasury these coins are available in four denominations.

The 1933 double eagle is a united states 20 dollar gold coin. However 20 more are known to have been rescued from melting by being stolen and found their way into the hands of collectors before later being recovered. These vintage gold pre 1933 coins that were minted before the gold recall act signed by president franklin roosevelt in 1933 making gold illegal to own. 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.

Coins are fixed at an extremely limited supply. The remaining 1933 double eagle which will be offered surfaced in 1996 and was seized by the united states secret service. Pricing for bullion coins typically depends on the market price of the metal. Visit the bullion dealer locator to locate a dealer bullion coins are not sold directly by the u s.

The coinage act adopted in 1794 was the first legislation that sanctioned the. Department of the treasury officials insist the 20 double eagles were stolen from the u s. The coin was returned to the united states mint as a result of the department of justice s settlement of a forfeiture action and in that landmark legal settlement this one coin became the only 1933 double eagle now or. Gold coins have been struck in 90 gold purity by the u s.

Pricing for precious metal numismatic products e g palladium platinum 24 k gold 22 k gold varies by the average cost of the underlying metal. Us gold coins minted pre 1933 are growing in popularity with investors and collectors.