Why Wallow in Gold?
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Rather than wallow in gold coins, just add one (just one) to your collection. Don't worry, they're not like peanuts -- you really can Just Have One.
On the other hand, gold coins are so special, so historic and colorful, so drop dead gorgeous in many cases, you could get hooked. Collecting gold coins is seductive; some might say addictive. Just don't spend the rent / mortgage money!
It is said that, over time, an ounce of gold will always buy a nice man's suit. (Even if you're not so nice, it will still buy you a really nice suit...)
Look at the photo at the top of the page. The largest coins in the picture are US twenty dollar gold pieces. Known as Double Eagles in their day, they graced the tops of many a poker table in the Old West. When scattered on the saloon floor during a barroom brawl, you may be sure that each coin produced a lovely bell-like ringing sound upon impact.
The coin in the foreground was struck in 1876 at the US Mint in Carson City, Nevada. It is a coin that has definitely seen circulation, and could very easily have had a starring role in more than one saloon fight.
- A US gold coin -- If I could have just one...
Even if you have just one or two gold coins in your collection, they are almost always noticed and commented upon.
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mws44 3 years ago
I think that the collecting gold coins is great thing. I would take more time to investigate and research each coins background before actually purchasing it from someone or somewhere.