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 Franklin Mint Car 24k Gold Sterling Silver Bars Ingot $7.00 End Date: Thursday Jun-21-2012 6:29:46 PDT Buy It Now for only: $7.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 FRANKLIN MINT 1971 STERLING SILVER OCEAN LINER SHIPS INGOTS SET OF 50 IN BOX $3,500.00 End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 11:35:16 PDT Buy It Now for only: $3,850.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 1975 Franklin Mint Car Bars Ingots Free Shipping $4.00 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 16:08:55 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 FRANKLIN MINT 1973 CHRISTMAS STERLING SILVER INGOT 22OZ APP $90.00 End Date: Wednesday Jun-20-2012 11:26:04 PDT Buy It Now for only: $90.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Franklin Mint Ingots Case Chest Storage $18.00 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 8:18:54 PDT Buy It Now for only: $18.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Franklin Mint 1971 1000 Grain Silver Christmas Ingot $42.75 (4 Bids) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 17:02:09 PDT |
 LOCOMOTION I 1825 International Locomotive Coll Franklin Mint Silver Ingot $9.95 End Date: Friday Jun-15-2012 5:34:25 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 FRANKLIN MINT BANK INGOT GUARANTEED 1000 GRAINS SOLID STERLING SILVER BAR $68.00 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 19:16:58 PDT Buy It Now for only: $68.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 GEE BEE R 1 Franklin Mint Great Airplanes Sterling Silver Ingot bn5 $9.95 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 9:58:03 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 FRANKLIN MINT Famous Bank Ingots Sterling Silver 925 104 Troy Ounces Total $1,360.00 (10 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 5:35:30 PDT |
 FOCKE WULF 190 Franklin Mint Great Airplanes Sterling Silver Ingot bn4 $9.95 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 9:23:53 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Mobile Alabama Merchants Bank 925 Fine 1000 Grain Silver Ingot Franklin Mint $85.00 End Date: Wednesday Jun-20-2012 2:02:17 PDT Buy It Now for only: $85.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 OLD PEPPERSASS 1869 International Locomotive Coll Franklin Mint Silver Ingot $9.95 End Date: Friday Jun-15-2012 5:34:25 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Franklin Mint BOOKS OF THE BIBLE 66 Sterling Silver Ingots 6875 Troy Oz Rare $2,000.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 15:04:37 PDT |
 Franklin Mint 1970s Sterling Silver Flags of America Ingot Collection in Case $4,195.00 End Date: Wednesday Jun-6-2012 11:29:59 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4,195.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1971 Franklin Mint 50 Bank Bankmarked Ingots Set Sterling Silver $3,999.95 End Date: Monday Jun-18-2012 10:34:28 PDT Buy It Now for only: $3,999.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 THE GREAT AIRPLANES FRANKLIN MINT SILVER MEDAL BAR INGOT SET $395.00 End Date: Tuesday Jun-19-2012 6:39:06 PDT Buy It Now for only: $395.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1976 Franklin Mint Christmas Ingot 1000 grains approx 21 oz 999 Silver $55.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 5:32:20 PDT |
 LOCOMOTIVE NUMBER 382 International Locomotive Coll Franklin Mint Silver Ingot $9.95 End Date: Friday Jun-15-2012 5:34:25 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 MIKADO LOCOMOTIVE 1897 International Locomotive Coll Franklin Mint Silver Ingot $9.95 End Date: Friday Jun-15-2012 5:34:25 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 21645 Troy Oz Ingot Franklin Mint 1971 2nd National Bank Ashland KY $79.65 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 11:03:36 PDT Buy It Now for only: $79.65 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 The Franklin Mint Christmas Ingot 1972 $60.00 End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 6:00:03 PDT |
 JOHNSON SPINNER 1896 International Locomotive Coll Franklin Mint Silver Ingot $9.95 End Date: Friday Jun-15-2012 5:34:25 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 JUPITER 1869 International Locomotive Collection Franklin Mint Silver Ingot $9.95 End Date: Friday Jun-15-2012 5:34:25 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 SOPWITH CAMEL Franklin Mint Great Airplanes Sterling Silver Ingot bn4 $9.95 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 9:32:43 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 NAVY CURTISS NC 4 Franklin Mint Great Airplanes Sterling Silver Ingot bn2 $9.95 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 7:53:35 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Franklin Mint Airline Emblem Silver Ingot Bar Medal Delta Airlines Northwest $6.49 (2 Bids) End Date: Friday May-25-2012 10:09:03 PDT |
 SAVOIA MARCHETTI S 55 Franklin Mint Great Airplanes Sterling Silver Ingot bn4 $9.95 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 9:31:21 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 MESSERSCHMITT BF 109 Franklin Mint Great Airplanes Sterling Silver Ingot bn1 $9.95 End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 7:38:13 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2 OZ SOLID STERLING SILVER INGOT FATHERS DAY 1972 FRANKLIN MINT $69.99 End Date: Thursday Jun-14-2012 10:10:13 PDT Buy It Now for only: $69.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1975 Franklin Mint Christmas Ingot 1000 grains approx 21 oz 999 Silver $55.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 9:59:55 PDT |
 SANTOS DUMONT Franklin Mint Great Airplanes Sterling Silver Ingot bn3 $9.95 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 8:45:13 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 AVRO LANCASTER Franklin Mint Great Airplanes Sterling Silver Ingot bn4 $9.95 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 9:16:56 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 FOKKER D VII Franklin Mint Great Airplanes Sterling Silver Ingot bn4 $9.95 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 9:27:07 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Franklin Mint Great Airplanes Mini Ingots Silver Bars $24.99 End Date: Friday May-25-2012 19:37:55 PDT |
 BOEING 707 Franklin Mint Great Airplanes Sterling Silver Ingot bn5 $9.95 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 9:49:07 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 JOHN STEVENS 1849 International Locomotive Coll Franklin Mint Silver Ingot $9.95 End Date: Friday Jun-15-2012 5:34:25 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 CONSOLIDATION 1866 International Locomotive Coll Franklin Mint Silver Ingot $9.95 End Date: Friday Jun-15-2012 5:34:25 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Franklin Mint 1972 Christmas Silver Ingot Bar $99.99 End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 17:29:26 PDT |
 LOCOMOTIVE 999 1893 International Locomotive Coll Franklin Mint Silver Ingot $9.95 End Date: Friday Jun-15-2012 5:34:25 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 SEGUIN 1829 International Locomotive Coll Franklin Mint Silver Ingot $9.95 End Date: Friday Jun-15-2012 5:34:25 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 LOCOMOTIVE 510 1878 International Locomotive Coll Franklin Mint Silver Ingot $9.95 End Date: Friday Jun-15-2012 5:34:25 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 VINTAGE FRANKLIN MINT 1971 1000 GRAIN SILVER CHRISTMAS INGOT SLEIGH SCENE BAR $79.00 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 2:20:11 PDT Buy It Now for only: $129.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 THE JOHN STEVENS 1825 International Locomotive Franklin Mint Silver Ingot $9.95 End Date: Friday Jun-15-2012 5:34:25 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 LITTLE WONDER 1869 International Locomotive Coll Franklin Mint Silver Ingot $9.95 End Date: Friday Jun-15-2012 5:34:25 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 THE JOHN STEVENS LOCOMOTIVE 1825 International Coll Franklin Mint Silver Ingot $9.95 End Date: Friday Jun-15-2012 5:34:25 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1971 Franklin Mint Solid Sterling Silver Ingot Oldest Bank in Alaska $129.99 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 17:46:56 PDT |
 El Gobernador 1883 International Locomotive Coll Franklin Mint Silver Ingot $9.95 End Date: Friday Jun-15-2012 5:34:25 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 RIGI 1871 International Locomotive Coll Franklin Mint Silver Ingot $9.95 End Date: Friday Jun-15-2012 5:34:25 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 JOHN STEVENS LOCOMOTIVE 1849 International Coll Franklin Mint Silver Ingot $9.95 End Date: Friday Jun-15-2012 5:34:26 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 THE ROCKET 1829 International Locomotive Coll Franklin Mint Silver Ingot $9.95 End Date: Friday Jun-15-2012 5:34:26 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 THOMAS LAWSON TALLSHIP PROOF 925 SOILD SILVER INGOT FRANKLIN MINT LK $9.99 End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 15:07:57 PDT |
 Atlantic Type 1894 International Locomotive Coll Franklin Mint Silver Ingot $9.95 End Date: Friday Jun-15-2012 5:34:26 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 BOEING B 17 Franklin Mint Great Airplanes Sterling Silver Ingot bn3 $9.95 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 8:34:50 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 FRANKLIN MINT BICENTENNIAL STERLING INGOTS 70 PIECES ORIGINAL PACKAGING BINDER $4,995.00 End Date: Wednesday Jun-6-2012 10:32:14 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4,995.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Franklin Mint 1974 Sterling Silver The Snowman Ingot $70.00 End Date: Tuesday May-29-2012 19:04:12 PDT Buy It Now for only: $77.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 JUNKERS J1 Franklin Mint Great Airplanes Sterling Silver Ingot bn1 $9.95 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 5:20:24 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 DASSAULT MIRAGE III Franklin Mint Great Airplanes Sterling Silver Ingot bn5 $9.95 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 9:51:06 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 DE HAVILLAND BEAVER Franklin Mint Great Airplanes Sterling Silver Ingot bn4 $9.95 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 9:21:17 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1909 BUICK FRANKLIN MINT PROOF925 SILVER CAR BAR INGOT LK NR $5.99 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 14:48:39 PDT |
 CAMEL 1848 International Locomotive Collection Franklin Mint Silver Ingot $9.95 End Date: Friday Jun-15-2012 5:34:25 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 HERCULES 1836 International Locomotive Collection Franklin Mint Silver Ingot $9.95 End Date: Friday Jun-15-2012 5:34:26 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 PHANTOM F 4 Franklin Mint Great Airplanes Sterling Silver Ingot bn5 $9.95 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 10:04:44 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1909 LOZIER FRANKLIN MINT 925 SOLID SILVER CAR BAR INGOT GET MORE NR $5.99 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 15:04:27 PDT |
 SUD CARAVELLE Franklin Mint Great Airplanes Sterling Silver Ingot bn5 $9.95 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 10:06:04 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 THE FRANKLIN MINTBICENTENNIAL COUNCIL19oz STERLING SILVER PROOF INGOT NOTWO $62.50 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 10:28:16 PDT Buy It Now for only: $62.50 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 RYAN NYP Franklin Mint Great Airplanes Sterling Silver Ingot bn2 $9.95 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 7:57:08 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 20TH CENTURY ARAB DHOW RIVER CAMELS 925 PURE SILVER SHIP INGOT FRANKLIN MINT $9.99 End Date: Tuesday May-29-2012 18:00:20 PDT |
 WRIGHT FLYER I Franklin Mint Great Airplanes Sterling Silver Ingot bn2 $9.95 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 7:58:41 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 MIKOYAN MIG 15 Franklin Mint Great Airplanes Sterling Silver Ingot bn4 $9.95 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 9:28:50 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 HEINKEL HE 178 Franklin Mint Great Airplanes Sterling Silver Ingot bn5 $9.95 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 9:59:38 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1899 RENAULT PROOF STERLING SILVER CAR BAR INGOT FRANKLIN MINT NR $5.99 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 14:32:50 PDT |
 SIKORSKY LE GRAND Franklin Mint Great Airplanes Sterling Silver Ingot bn1 $9.95 End Date: Sunday Jun-3-2012 4:12:31 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 LAG I 1905 International Locomotive Collection Franklin Mint Silver Ingot $9.95 End Date: Friday Jun-15-2012 5:34:25 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 F 86 SABRE Franklin Mint Great Airplanes Sterling Silver Ingot bn4 $9.95 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 9:22:35 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 FRANKLIN MINT AMERICAN FLAGS OF THE REVOLUTION STERLING SILVER INGOTS $1,800.00 End Date: Monday May-28-2012 19:18:34 PDT Buy It Now for only: $1,800.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1916 PACKARD PROOF 925 SILVER CAR COLLECTOR INGOT FRANKLIN MINT LK $5.99 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 16:39:54 PDT |
 CONCORDE Franklin Mint Great Airplanes Sterling Silver Ingot bn4 $9.95 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 9:19:28 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Superb rare Franklin Mint Bicentennial Ingots 70pcs $7,100.00 End Date: Wednesday Jun-6-2012 13:40:34 PDT Buy It Now for only: $7,100.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Silver Bar Bicentennial President Profile Franklin Pierce Art Cameo Ingot Rare $58.00 End Date: Monday Jun-4-2012 12:38:11 PDT Buy It Now for only: $58.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1960 AUSTIN MINI FRANKLIN MINT SILVER CAR INGOT BULLION ART BAR COLLECTOR ITEM $6.99 End Date: Monday May-28-2012 16:35:57 PDT |
 Dred Scott Decision Silver Art Bar Ingot Franklin Mint A2910L $117.77 End Date: Saturday Jun-9-2012 11:49:23 PDT Buy It Now for only: $117.77 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 AVRO 504 J Franklin Mint Great Airplanes Sterling Silver Ingot bn1 $9.95 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 5:16:23 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 MUSTANG Franklin Mint Great Airplanes Sterling Silver Ingot bn2 $9.95 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 7:51:07 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1903 CADILLAC FRANKLIN MINT 925 SOLID SILVER PROOF CAR INGOT MORE 4SALE $6.49 End Date: Tuesday May-29-2012 18:00:20 PDT |
 FOKKER F VII Franklin Mint Great Airplanes Sterling Silver Ingot bn3 $9.95 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 8:40:51 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 LOCKHEED CONSTELLATION Franklin Mint Great Airplanes Sterling Silver Ingot bn3 $9.95 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 8:42:52 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 BELL X 1 Franklin Mint Great Airplanes Sterling Silver Ingot bn4 $9.95 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 9:18:18 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 VINTAGE FRANKLIN MINT SOLID STERLING SILVER INGOT BARS 925 CAR SET COLLECTION $8.00 End Date: Tuesday May-29-2012 19:38:30 PDT Buy It Now for only: $12.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 DEPERDUSSIN MONOCOQUE Franklin Mint Great Airplanes Sterling Silver Ingot bn5 $9.95 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 9:53:37 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 ILLYUSHIN IL 2 STORM Franklin Mint Great Airplanes Sterling Silver Ingot bn2 $9.95 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 7:46:25 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 ANT 25 Franklin Mint Great Airplanes Sterling Silver Ingot bn3 $9.95 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 8:32:25 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 VINTAGE FRANKLIN MINT SOLID STERLING SILVER INGOT BARS 925 CAR SET COLLECTION $8.00 End Date: Tuesday May-29-2012 19:40:50 PDT Buy It Now for only: $12.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 MIKOYAN MIG 25 Franklin Mint Great Airplanes Sterling Silver Ingot bn5 $9.95 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 10:03:25 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 HANDLEY PAGE 0400 Franklin Mint Great Airplanes Sterling Silver Ingot bn1 $9.95 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 5:18:25 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 FIAT G 91 Franklin Mint Great Airplanes Sterling Silver Ingot bn5 $9.95 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 9:56:12 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1941 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL FRANKLIN MINT SILVER CAR INGOT $5.99 End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 19:08:32 PDT |
 JUNKERS JU 87 Franklin Mint Great Airplanes Sterling Silver Ingot bn5 $9.95 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 10:01:42 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Franklin Mint 1973 Christmas Ingot Silver Art Bar B2153L $127.77 End Date: Thursday Jun-14-2012 5:02:18 PDT Buy It Now for only: $127.77 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 SPITFIRE Franklin Mint Great Airplanes Sterling Silver Ingot bn3 $9.95 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 8:49:51 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
Gold Coins A Classic Option for Budding Collectors
Collecting coins is often called the King of Hobbies, perhaps because back in the 14th century, when the collection first came into fashion, only the wealthiest could afford this passion.
But time and changing economies have brought coin collecting to the masses. Today's collections have expanded to include foreign coins, antique coins, those circulated only briefly, coins with mint errors, coins minted to mark historic occasions and artistic coins.
None strike the fancy of coin collectors more than the gold coins minted by The Franklin Mint, the world's leading private mint. Founded in 1964, The Franklin Mint was started as a mint for legal tender coins for foreign countries. That has expanded to commemorative medallions, casino tokens and precious metal ingots.
World Gold Coins
Israel Tower of David
Freshly minted in 2010, the Tower of David is the first gold bullion coin ever issued by The Holy Land Mint and the Bank of Israel. With just 3,600 coins minted, any nation's first bullion coin is guaranteed to be popular and likely will sell out quickly.
On one side of the coin is the sculpted image of the Tower of David, as seen from outside the walls of the Old City of Jersusalem. It also bears the face value of the coin, 20 New Sheqalim, the mintmark of the Star of David and the word Jerusalem in Arabic, English and Hebrew. On the other side, you'll find a roaring lion in the Lion of Megiddo, an ancient seal from the 8th century B.C. excavated at Megiddo in the Jordan valley. Above the lion is the emblem of the State of Israel. The Tower of David coin will arrive in a wooden display case and a certificate of authenticity.
2010 South Africa Krugerrand
Always popular, the gold Krugerrand was introduced in 1967 as a way to market the enormous supply of gold extracted from mines in Johannesburg, South Africa. Private ownership of the Krugerrand was banned until Apartheid was overturned in 1994. The Krugerrand, accounting at one time for 90 percent of the gold coin market, led other countries to produce their own gold coins, including the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf in 1979, the Australian Nugget in 1981 and the American Gold Eagle in 1986.
Today, you can enjoy owning a one-ounce, 32.6mm Krugerrand, the first gold coin struck in 91.7 percent pure gold. On one side is the magnificent Springbok, a symbol of South Africa. On the other side is Paul Kruger, four-term president of the former South African Republic. A maximum of 10 Krugerrands can be ordered currently.
Liberty Head Coins
$20 Liberty Head
Although gold coins were already in the works, the California Gold Rush put added pressure on the United States government to come up with more gold coins. Lady Liberty, the symbol of America's fine past, was selected for the honor. Designed by James B. Longacre, the Liberty Head was the nation's first $1 and $20 gold coins.
The $20 Liberty Head coins offered by The Franklin Mint were struck between 1866 and 1907. On one side is Lady Liberty's head, facing left, encircled by 13 stars. The coronet she is wearing is inscribed with the word "Liberty." On the other side, you will find the seal of the United States of America and the value of the coin.
What makes gold Liberty Heads so valuable is the fact that so many were melted down by the government in the 1930s. As a result, very few original coins in classic condition remain.
$10 Liberty Head
Also available is a $10 Liberty Head coin, minted between 1866 and 1907. It is 27 mm in size (just larger than a quarter), weighs .4837 of an ounce and is made of .900 fine gold. Like other fine coins from The Franklin Mint, it comes in a wooden display case.
Indian Head Gold Coins
$5 Indian Head
This magnificent coin is one of the last gold coins circulated by the U.S. government. Minted between 1908 and 1929, the $2.50 and $5 gold coins are the only U.S. coins with an incuse design, meaning the design sinks below the surface of the coin, rather than raising above it. The coin is 21.6 mm, or about the size of a nickel, and is made of .900 fine gold. It comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by Jay W. Johnson, former director of the U.S. Mint.
$3 Indian Princess Head
Minted between 1854 and 1889, this coin was created so people could buy a sheet of 100 stamps, each stamp costing $0.03. On one side is the head of an Indian princess; on the other side is a wreath of corn, cotton, wheat and tobacco. Less than 10,000 of these coins were struck and of those, few remain today.
When making the next acquisition for your growing collection, be sure to consider these stand out coins.
About the Author
Christian Ruelas is a freelance writer who writes about a variety of topics including collecting gold coins.
The Franklin Mint Christmas Ingot Collection
