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The Swiss Gold 20 Francs Helvetia was first minted in 1897 at the Swiss National Mint. Times were relatively prosperous in Switzerland, and the coin symbolized the country?s national identity. Also known as the ?Swiss Miss,? the Swiss Gold 20 Francs Helvetia obverse image is to Switzerland what Lady Liberty is to the U.S. Yet, during the Great Depression, this fractional gold sovereign was no longer minted. Two restrike years brought back the coin in 1947 and 1949. The obverse design of the...

The 1 gram Gold Bar PAMP Suisse Lady Fortuna Veriscan in Assay combines the beauty of a Gold coin with the convenience of a Gold bar. Coins are typically considered more collectible than bars. However, this particular Gold bar has an interesting design featuring Lady Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity. Unlike a coin, the PAMP Suisse Lady Fortuna Gold Bar has no date. It does, though, have a unique serial number. This 1 gram Gold bar, like all gold bars, offers a convenient way...

Fractional Gold bullion coins, such as the France Gold 20 Franc French Rooster, can be easily added to a Precious Metals collection both for numismatic and investment purposes. In Almost Uncirculated (AU) condition, this French Rooster is well-preserved enough to be collectible. As a numismatic coin, the French Rooster?s reverse features a bold design of the French Rooster, a symbol of the country during the French Revolution. On the obverse of the coin is J.C. Chaplain?s bust of Marianne,...

The 1 oz. Gold Bar from Perth Mint is an easy coin to buy, own and sell. Its advantages include its one ounce weight, its assay card and its production at the Perth Mint. Buying the Perth Mint Gold bar is simple. Because it is only 1 ounce, it is convenient to buy in large numbers or to round out a larger order including larger bars and coins. Owning the Perth Mint 1 oz. bar means you will need to store it somewhere. It fits and stacks easily in a home safe or small safe deposit box at the...

In 1850, following the previous year?s California gold rush, the U.S. Mint struck the first $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle. The coin was produced from then until 1907, when President Theodore Roosevelt ordered a redesign of the coin, which resulted in the Saint-Gaudens design. However, this first Double Eagle also had a beautiful design, created by James B. Longacre. Also called the Liberty Head or Liberty Coronet Double Eagle, the Longacre design is far less common than the Saint-Gaudens...