Golden eagle gold coins were first issued by the United States government in 1986. When they were issued, the intention was for the United States to compete with other countries gold coins such as the Canadian Maple Leaf and the South African Krugerrand. Prices were supposed to be based on the value of the weight of the gold, but collectors have expressed such an … Continue reading the story "Golden eagle gold coins"
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Learning about the silver eagle
My father was showing me his collection of coins last night, and was telling me how he first developed an interest in collecting coins. He was telling me that his father gave him an uncirculated silver eagle that had been turned into a bolo tie and told him to keep it in a safe place because it was valuable. He showed me the tie, … Continue reading the story "Learning about the silver eagle"