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GOLDRUSH is pleased to offer a variety of gold coins dating from the 1800s to today's Proof Gold

American Eagles. Browse the coins below to learn more about the gold coins you can acquire:

$20 Saint-Gaudens TO PURCHASE CALL 1-866-439-6201

FRONT BACK

This gold coin takes its name from its designer, the famous American sculptor – Augustus Saint-

Gaudens. Its name is often shortened to "$20 Saint" or "$20 St. Gaudens" within the gold coin

collecting world. This last circulating $20 gold coin is considered to be one of the most beautiful rare

United States gold coins. Whether you are an avid coin collector or an individual looking for long-

term diversity for your financial portfolio, the Saint-Gaudens double eagle's* unmatched beauty and

rich history makes this a coin worthy of consideration. (*Coin collectors refer to $10 gold pieces as

"Eagles" and $20 gold coins as "Double Eagles.")

Designing the St. Gaudens Gold Coin

In an effort to to raise the artistry of America's coinage, President Teddy Roosevelt engaged his

friend and America's foremost sculptor, Augustus-Saint-Gaudens, to design new $20 and $10 gold

coins. You may be familiar with some of Saint-Gaudens' more famous sculptures, which include

"Standing Lincoln" in Chicago's Lincoln Park and the General Sherman Civil War monument in New

York's Central Park.

The obverse (front) depicts Liberty holding a staff and olive branch as she walks from the sun. The

date appears to the viewer's right of Liberty (the date appeared in Roman numerals "MCMVII" on a

portion of the coins minted in 1907). The word 'LIBERTY' arcs above her. Stars representing the

number of states in the union (46 from 1907-11 and 48 from 1912-33) curve around the rim. This

depiction of Liberty was so acclaimed the Mint chose to use this same design when it created the

modern American Eagle coins.

The reverse (back) of the $20 St. Gaudens gold coin features a bald eagle gliding across the sun.

The words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "TWENTY DOLLARS" span across the top of the

coin. Although it was initially omitted from coins minted in 1907 and the first half of 1908, the motto

"IN GOD WE TRUST" lies underneath the eagle.

$20 Saint-Gaudens Coin Minting Information

The first $20 Saint-Gaudens gold coins ever minted were a "trial" coin never intended for circulation.

Only approximately 16-22 of these specimens were minted. Each coin was relatively thick and struck

in what is called "Ultra High Relief," giving the appearance of a medal rather than a coin. These

experimental pieces had a much higher relief than later issues and connected directly to the edge

without a border, resulting in a very sharp appearance. Only a few of these coins are available

today. Later in 1907 and continuing through 1933, these gold coins were struck in flat relief.

"In God We Trust" Coin Inscription

The newly minted $20 Saint-Gaudens coin was extremely controversial because of an important

omission. In contrast to other gold coins minted during this period, the $20 Saint-Gaudens omitted

the inscription "In God We Trust" (hence the name "No Motto"). President Roosevelt felt the motto

and reference to God should not appear on coins that could be used in transactions in brothels,

saloons and gambling halls, making them "close to sacrilege."

Despite his motivations, the public construed the omission of this motto as an attack upon religion.

The resulting uproar quickly led to a Congressional Act restoring the inscription which was added in

mid-1908. The motto remained until the government stopped striking gold coins for circulation in

1933 when private citizens were prohibited from owning gold under threat of fines or imprisonment.

$20 St. Gaudens Gold Coin

Coin Designer:Augustus Saint- Gaudens

GROSS WEIGHT GOLD

CONTENT COMPOSITION DIAMETER COIN EDGE

33.436g Gold Content:

0.9675 oz. 90% gold, 10% copper

Coin Diameter:

34mm

E ~ PLURIBUS ~

UNUM

Dates: 1907-16; 1920-33

US Mint Branches: Denver (1908-11; 1913-14; 1923-27; 1931), Philadelphia (1907-15; 1920-29;

1931-33), San Francisco (1908-11; 1913-16; 1920; 1922; 1924-27; 1930)

† Please note that product images are for representative purposes only and do not reflect actual

size.

$10 INDIAN TO PURCHASE CALL 1-866-439-6201

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One of only two coins designed by America's most acclaimed sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens,

this $10 gold coin is one of the most exquisite gold coins our nation has ever struck.

Design of the $10 Indian Gold Coin

The $10 Indian Head's obverse (front) features the head of Liberty, donning an Indian war bonnet

that reads 'LIBERTY'. Thirteen stars representing the nation's 13 original colonies arc above

Liberty's head. The date appears at the bottom of the coin.

The reverse (back) depicts a proud Bald Eagle puffing its chest as it stands among olive branches.

The Latin phrase 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' lies to the viewer's right of the eagle. The words 'UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA' and the denomination ('TEN DOLLARS') appear at the top and bottom of

the coin, respectively. The motto 'IN GOD WE TRUST' was added to the coin in the middle of 1908

by order of Congress.

Perhaps the most fascinating feature of this striking gold coin is that the edge of the coin features

raised stars signifying the states of the Union, rather than a lettered or reeded edge. Coins struck

from 1907 to 1911 feature 46 stars. Two more stars were added the following year to commemorate

the addition of New Mexico and Arizona to the Union.

$10 Indian Coin Minting Information

The $10 Indian was originally struck with a wire rim in 1907, which gave the coin a more 3-

Dimensional appearance. Only 500 were produced before the Mint began producing regular strikes

later in the same year.

$10 Indian Gold Coin

Coin Designer: Augustus Saint-Gaudens

GROSS WEIGHT GOLD


16.718 g 0.48375 oz. 90% gold, 10%

copper 27mm

1907-1911: 46

raised stars and

1912-1933: 48

raised stars

Dates:1907-16; 1920; 1926; 1930; 1932-33

U.S. Mint Branches: Denver (1908-1911, 1914), Philadelphia(1907-15; 1926; 1932-33), San

Francisco (1908-16; 1920; 1930)


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The $5 Indian gold coin is one of two coins designed by sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt. (The other being

the $2.50 Indian gold coin.) As with the $20 Saint-Gaudens gold piece, President Theodore

Roosevelt played an important role in revamping this smaller gold coin. While looking for a sculptor

to design these coins, Roosevelt's good friend, Dr. William Sturgis Bigelow, recommended Pratt who

had once been a student of Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Although the $5 Indian Head is smaller and

less spectacular than the coins of his mentor, the Pratt coins are, in a sense, more innovative and

daring.

Design of the $5 Indian Gold Coin

The obverse (front) pictures an Indian Chief, the first true American Indian ever to appear on United

States coinage. Previously, Caucasian models dressed in American Indian attire were used. The

chief on the Indian Head is wearing a full-feathered headdress with the word 'Liberty' inscribed

above the headband. A border of 13 stars and the minting date encircle him.

The reverse (back) features a proud bald eagle standing among olive branches, surrounded by the

words 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.' The motto 'IN GOD WE TRUST' and the denomination also

appear on the reverse.


What sets the $5 and $2.50 Indian Head gold coins apart from other United States coins is that they

were the first (and only) U.S. gold coins to use the technique known as incuse relief, giving the

design elements and lettering a sunken-in appearance on a uniformly flat plane.

$5 Indian Gold Coin

Coin Designer:Bela Lyon Pratt

GROSS WEIGHT GOLD



0.24187 oz. 90% gold, 10% copper

Coin Diameter:

21.6mm Reeded

Dates: 1908-16; 1929

U.S. Mint Branches: Denver (1908-11; 1914), Philadelphia (1908-15; 1929), San Francisco (1908-

16)


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$3 INDIAN PRINCESS TO PURCHASE CALL 1-866-439-6201

FRONT BACK

The $3 Indian Princess gold coin is considered one of the most unusual coins produced by the

United States Mint. Designer James B. Longacre was faced with the challenge of creating a coin that

could be differentiated from $2.50 AND $5 Liberty gold coins, in size, weight and design. Longacre

met this challenge in creating the only $3 U.S. coin ever minted.

Design of the $3 Indian Princess Gold Piece

The $3 gold coin, although minted during the years of the Liberty series of gold coins is commonly

referred to as the Indian Princess due to the design on the front of the gold coin. Miss Liberty is

depicted as an Indian Princess with her hair tightly curled above her neck and her head crowned

with a circle of feathers. The band on her forehead is inscribed with the word 'Liberty'.

The reverse (back) features a wreath of tobacco, wheat, corn, and cotton, 'the principal cash crops

of the time,' encircling the denomination ("3 DOLLARS") and the date.

$3 Indian Princess Minting Information

Although no one is certain why the coin was originally created, some numismatists believe it was for

the purchase of 3-cent postage stamps in sheets of 100. Others theorize that it was to ease the

purchase of 3-cent silver pieces in 100-coin rolls. Whatever the reason, the $3 gold piece was

minted for only 36 years, making it the shortest-lived of any denomination of gold coin released for

general circulation in the United States.

DETAILED COIN INFORMATION

$3 Indian Princess Gold Coin

Coin Designer: James B. Longacre

GROSS WEIGHT GOLD COMPOSITION DIAMETER COIN EDGE

CONTENT

5.015g 0.14512 oz. 90% gold, 10%

copper 20.5mm Reeded

Dates: 1854-1889

Dates: 1854-1889

U.S. Mint Branches: Dahlonega (1854), New Orleans (1854), Philadelphia (all dates*), San

Francisco (1855-57; 1860; 1870)* Only proofs were produced in 1875 and 1876.^ Only 1 1870-S

coin was produced.


size.

$2.50 INDIAN PRINCESS TO PURCHASE CALL 1-866-439-6201

FRONT BACK

Sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt was selected by President Theodore Roosevelt to design the $2.50 and $5

Indian Head gold coins. Although Pratt was not as renowned as his mentor, Augustus Saint-

Gaudens, to some it seemed logical to entrust the two gold coins to a younger, more contemporary

artist.

Design of the $2.50 Indian Gold Coin

The obverse (front) features a Native American, the first American Indian ever to appear on United

States coinage. Previously, Caucasians dressed in Native American attire were used as models.

The chief on the Indian Head is wearing a full-feathered headdress with the word 'Liberty' inscribed

above the headband. A border of 13 stars and the minting date encircle him.

The reverse (back) of the $2.50 coin features a proud bald eagle standing among olive branches,

surrounded by the words 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'. The motto 'In God We Trust,' and the

denomination also appear on the reverse.

$2.50 Indian Coin Minting Information

What sets the $2.5 and $5 Indian Head gold coins apart from other United States coins is that they

were the first (and only) U.S. gold coins to use the technique known as incuse relief. This technique

gives the design elements and lettering a sunken appearance on a uniformly flat plane. This

technique caused some controversy when the coin was introduced because people erroneously

believed the sunken design of the coin would act as a breeding ground for disease.

$2.50 Indian Gold Coin

Coin Designer:Bela Lyon Pratt

GROSS WEIGHT GOLD


4.18g 0.12094 oz. 90% gold, 10%

copper 18mm Reeded

Dates: 1908-15; 1925-29

U.S. Mint Branches: Denver (1911; 1914; 1925), Philadelphia (all dates)


size.

$1 INDIAN PRINCESS TO PURCHASE CALL 1-866-439-6201

FRONT BAC

Goldrush has a limited number of these numismatic versions of the popular 24 karat coin.

Professional Coin Grading Service ("PCGS") certifies each coin to be a "First Strike", the proprietary

trademark of PCGS for coins delivered by the U.S. Mint no later than the first 30 days of the initial

release date. Goldrush has a limited number of 2010 First Strike American Buffalo coins in PCGS

MS 69 & MS 70.

FIRST STRIKE GOLD American Buffalo Coin Description

First minted in June 2006, the American Buffalo Gold Coin marked the first time in its history that the

United States Mint offered customers the opportunity to purchase a 24-karat gold bullion coin.

America's first ever 24-karat one ounce coin is made of pure .9999 fine gold and is the result of the

combination of timeless elegance in numismatic design and uncompromising quality in coinage

production. First Strike American Buffaloes are numismatic coins which have been independently

graded and certified by PCGS. These coins are encapsulated in tamper-evident, sonically-sealed,

high-security capsules and assigned a unique serial number.

Design of the American Gold Buffalo Coin

This beautiful gold coin, nicknamed "The Buffalo," is based upon American sculptor James Earle

Fraser's revered Buffalo Nickel of 1913. The Buffalo displays Fraser's classic design of an American

Indian on the coin's obverse (front) and the renowned American bison on the reverse.

The Native American depiction on the coin's obverse is believed to be based on three different

Native Americans. Two of the Native Americans who modeled for Fraser, once a student of

Augustus Saint-Gaudens, were named by the designer before his death as Chief Iron Tail of the

Lakota Sioux and Chief Two Moons of the Cheyenne. The third person has yet to be definitively

identified.

It is widely thought that the bison on the coin's reverse (back) was modeled after Black Diamond, a

popular attraction at New York's Zoological Gardens.


size.

First Strike Gold American Buffalo

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FRONT BACK

James B. Longacre designed the first gold dollar in 1849 shortly after it was authorized by the Act of

March 3, 1849. In 1854, Longacre restyled this Liberty Head gold dollar (referred to as a Type I gold

dollar) to display an Indian Princess, creating the Indian Head Type II gold dollar.

Designs of the $1 Indian Gold Coin

$1 Gold Indian Head Type II

The design of the $1 Indian gold coin is very similar to that of the $3 Indian Princess. When the $1

Liberty gold coin was redesigned in 1854, the depiction of Lady Liberty changed dramatically.

Before, the design of the Type I was very similar to that of the $20 Liberty, featuring Lady Liberty

surrounded by 13 stars. The new Type II design featured Lady Liberty wearing a Native American

headdress surrounded by the words 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.'

A wreath encircles the denomination and date on the $1 Indian gold coin's back. This wreath is

composed of tobacco, wheat, corn and cotton, the principal cash crops of the time.

$1 Gold Indian Head Type III

Due to difficulties involved in striking Type II $1 gold coins, Longacre chose to redesign the coins. In

1857, Indian Head Type III $1 gold coins were designed and minted. The redesign was intended to

give the coin a sharper appearance although the design still closely resembled the Type II. Miss

Liberty is still represented as an Indian Princess, but with slight changes to her headdress. The size

of her head and the details on the wreath, denomination, and the date on the reverse were all

enlarged.


The Type II Indian Heads were minted only for only two years from 1854-1856.

Design changes creating the Type III $1 Indian Head resulted in coins that could be struck properly.

They were produced for over three decades between 1856 and 1889. These gold dollars were

minted in Philadelphia, Charlotte, Dahlonega, New Orleans, and San Francisco.


GROSS WEIGHT GOLD CONTENT COMPOSITION DIAMETER COIN EDGE

1.672g 0.04837 oz 90% gold, 10% copper 13mm Reeded

Dates: 1854-56 (Type II); 1856-89 (Type III)

U.S. Mint Branches: Charlotte (1855), Dahlonega (1855-61), New Orleans (1855), Philadelphia (all

dates), San Francisco (1856-60; 1870)


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Proof gold American Eagles


FRONT BACK

Proof gold American Eagles are collector versions of one of the world's most popular gold bullion

coins, the official United States gold bullion coin. Only a limited number of proof coins are struck

each year and certain years have been known to sell out soon after being issued. Proof American

Eagles are minted in each of the bullion sizes (1-oz., 1/2-oz., 1/4-oz., and 1/10-oz.) and are available

for purchase in any of these sizes individually, or in 2' or 4-piece sets.

Design of the Proof Gold American Eagle

The U.S. Mint duplicated the design for the obverse (front) of the American Gold Eagle from the $20

Saint-Gaudens, which is widely considered America's most beautiful gold coin. The $20 Saint

Gaudens was commissioned by Theodore Roosevelt in an effort to rival the coins of ancient Greece

and Rome.

The coin's reverse (back), designed by Miley Busiek, captures a male bald eagle holding an olive

branch in its talons as it swoops into a nest holding its family. This side also carries the majority of

the wording on the coin, the gold content and purity, the denomination, the issuing country, the

phrase 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' and the motto 'IN GOD WE TRUST'.

Proof Gold American Eagle Coin Minting Information

Proof gold American Eagle coins undergo a detailed minting process using special dies. Lustrous

coin blanks are fed manually into the presses where they are struck multiple times to ensure detailed

coin images, which appear softly frosted above a mirror-like background.

Each Proof Eagle comes in a beautiful, dark blue velvet presentation case with an official U.S. Mint

Certificate of Authority. This certificate outlines the United States government guarantee of the coin's

gold content, weight and purity.

Individual Retirement Accounts

Currently, proof American Eagles are the only collectible coins allowed by the United States

government for Individual Retirement Accounts. Due to their numismatic significance, these coins

carry numismatic or rare coin spreads. See Coin Facts for Investors and Collectors to Consider for

additional details (Note: Tax laws are complex and may change at any time. You should consult with

your tax advisor about whether including precious metals in your IRA is right for you).

Proof American Eagle Gold Coin

Coin Designer: Augustus Saint-Gaudens (obverse), Miley Busiek (reverse)

COIN SIZE FACE

VALUE

GOLD

CONTENT GROSS WEIGHT DIAMETER

COIN

THICKNESS

1-oz. $50 1 oz.

31.1035g

1.0909 oz.

33.930g

1.287 in.

32.70mm

0.113 in.

2.87mm

1/2 oz. $25 0.5000 oz.

15.5517g

0.5454 oz.

16.965g

1.063 in.

27.00mm

0.085 in.

2.15mm

1/4 oz. $10 0.2500 oz.

7.7759g

0.2727 oz.

8.483g

0.866 in.

22.00mm

0.070 in.

1.78mm

1/10 oz. $5 0.1000 oz.

3.1103g

0.1091 oz.

3.393g

0.650 in.

16.50mm

0.049 in.

1.26mm

Dates: 1986 - 2009 (1-oz.); 1987 -2009 (1/2-oz.); 1988 - 2009 (1/4-oz. and 1/2 'oz.)

Mint: Philadelphia (1987-93: "-oz.; 1988-93 "-oz. and '-oz.), West Point (1986 - 2009: 1/oz.; 1994 -

2009 1/2-oz., 1/4-oz., and 1/10-oz.)


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Proof Gold Australian Nugget


FRONT BACK

Proof gold Australian Nuggets are collector versions of the official gold bullion coins of Australia.

Minted at the Perth Mint, the gold content, weight, and purity of each proof gold Australian Nugget is

guaranteed by the government of Australia. Proof gold coins are not currently minted in all seven

sizes produced for the bullion coins.

Design of the Proof Gold Australian Nugget Coin

The design on the reverse of these gold coins rotates every year. Each year's new design for the

proof coin is used for the following year's bullion issue. The chart below lists the design these coins

have featured each year since their inception.

1-oz. GOLD AUSTRALIAN NUGGET REVERSE DESIGNS

PROOF

BULLION

DESIGN

2003

--

2 Hopping Kangaroos

2002

2003

Drinking Kangaroos

2001

2002

2 Kangaroos & Australia

2000

2001

Kangaroo – in grass

1999

2000

2 Hopping Kangaroos

1998

1999

Kangaroo – looking sideways

1997

1998

2 Kangaroos

1996

1997

Landing Kangaroo – 10th Anniversary

1995

1996

Kangaroo & Joey

1994

1995

Red Kangaroo - looking

1993

1994

Whiptail Wallaby

1992

1993

Nailtailed Wallaby

1991

1992

Common Wallaroo (2-oz.+ Red Kangaroo)

1990

1991

Grey Kangaroo

1989

1990

Red Kangaroo - jumping

1988

--

Pride of Australia (nugget)

1987

--

Poseidon (nugget)

1986

1987-89

Welcome Stranger (largest gold nugget ever

found)

Proof Gold Australian Nugget Minting Information

Proof Gold Australian Nuggets undergo a specific minting process using special dies. Lustrous coin

blanks are fed manually into the presses where they are struck multiple times to ensure detailed coin

images, which appear softly frosted and are raised above a mirror-like background. Only inspectors

wearing white gloves to protect the coins from the oils emitted from their hands ever touch these

coins.

DETAILED COIN INFORMATION

Proof Gold Australian Nugget

Coin

Coin Designer: Ian Rank Broadley \

(obverse), Reverse changes yearly

COIN SIZE

FACE VALUE

PURITY

GROSS WEIGHT

DIAMETER

COIN THICKNESS

1-kg

$3000 (Aus)*

99.9%

1000.100g

74.50mm

13.90mm

10-oz.

$1000 (Aus)*

99.9%

311.067g

59.70mm

7.90mm

2-oz.

$200 (Aus)*

99.9%

62.214g

40.40mm

4.00mm

1-oz.

100 (Aus)*

99.9%

31.035g

32.10mm

2.65mm

1/2-oz.

$50 (Aus)*

99.9%

15.5107g

25.10mm

2.20mm

1/4-oz.

$25 (Aus)*

99.9%

7.7508g

20.10mm

1.80mm

1/10-oz.

$15 (Aus)*

99.9%

3.1103g

16.10mm

1.40mm

1/20-oz.

$5 (Aus)*

99.9%

1.5710g

14.10mm

1.30mm

Dates: 1986-present (1-oz, 1/2-oz., 1/4-oz., 1/10-oz.); 1989-present (1/20-oz.); 1991-97 (2-oz.);

1991-99

(10-oz., 1-kg)

Mint: Perth * In 1991, the

2-oz., 10-oz. and 1-kg nugget had face values of $500,

$2,500 and $10,000 respectively.


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FRONT BACK

The discovery of gold in California in 1848 and the ensuing Gold Rush turned out to be a boon for

gold coins. Due to the overflow of gold that began pouring into Philadelphia, Congress authorized

the United States Mint to create a $20 gold coin on March 3, 1849.

The most recognizable coin of its day, the $20 Liberty, also referred to as a $20 Coronet, remained

in production until 1907 when the United States Mint began minting the $20 Saint-Gaudens.

Design of the $20 Liberty Gold Coin

Designed by James B. Longacre, the obverse (front) of the $20 Liberty gold coin features Miss

Liberty donning a crown inscribed with the word 'LIBERTY'. Thirteen stars representing the original

13 colonies and the date encircle her.

The reverse (back) features a bald eagle behind a striped shield. The words 'UNITED STATES OF

AMERICA' arc the top of the coin.

A total of three different types of $20 Liberties were minted. Depending upon the date and type,

other pieces of information are listed on the reverse, as listed below.

Type I

Type I coins do not feature the motto 'IN GOD WE TRUST' and the denomination is written as

"Twenty D."

Type II

The 'IN GOD WE TRUST' motto was added to the reverse in 1866, resulting in the Type II design.

Rev. M.R. Watkinson of Ridleyville, PA, spearheaded this change by asking Secretary of the

Treasury Salmon P. Chase to include the motto on the nation's coins. Another Type II design change

involved altering the shape of the shield on the reverse from straight to curved in the ornate rococo

style of the day.

Type III

In 1877, the denomination was changed to read 'TWENTY DOLLARS' instead of 'TWENTY D.' This

is the only difference between Type II and Type III $20 Liberty gold coins.

$20 Liberty Coin Minting Information

In mid-1849, legislation was approved to begin minting the $20 Liberty gold coin. At least two of

these coins were minted in December of 1849; one is now located in the Smithsonian. Introduced

into circulation in 1850, the $20 Liberty immediately became the largest denomination of all regular

U.S. coins to date. In all, the $20 Liberty was minted at five different mints throughout its production.

The Creation and Use of the Double Eagle

Although $1, $2.5, $5 and $10 gold coins were already in circulation, the Mint realized that it could

increase production of gold coins by minting a $20 gold coin, or double eagle, in half the time it took

to produce two $10 gold coins with the same amount of gold.

The new $20 gold coin was not common in day-to-day consumer transactions. Since 20 dollars was

a considerable amount of money in the 19th century, the $20 Liberty was usually used for bank-to-

bank transfers and paying debts to foreign investors.

$20 Liberty Gold Coin


GROSS

WEIGHT

GOLD



0.9675 oz. 90% gold, 10% copper

Coin Diameter:

34mm Reeded

Dates: 1849-1866 (Type I); 1866-1876 (Type II); 1877-1907 (Type III)

U.S. Mint Branches: Carson City (1870-79; 1882-85; 1889-93), Denver (1906-07), New Orleans

(1850-61; 1879), Philadelphia (All dates*), San Francisco (1854-85; 1887-1907)* Only proofs were

struck in Philadelphia in 1883, 1884, and 1887.


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FRONT BACK

The $10 Liberty gold coin, or Coronet, was minted after a 34-year hiatus of other $10 gold pieces.

The Coronet design by Christian Gobrecht would later appear on the $2.50 Liberty gold coin and one

year prior to its use on the $5 Liberty gold coin.


The obverse (front) features Lady Liberty, wearing her hair in a tight bun with a few loose curls falling

down her neck. On her head is a coronet inscribed with the word 'Liberty.' Surrounding her are 13

stars and the date of issue. The first $10 Liberty gold coins minted in 1838 and early 1839 have a

slightly different design than those that were minted from the remainder of 1839 through 1907. The

most prominent difference is the shape of the neck truncation.

The reverse (back) features a proud bald eagle with wings spread, standing among olive branches.

The eagle clinches three arrows in his talons, and has a shield featuring stars and stripes upon his

chest. The words 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', the denomination, and the Mint Mark surround

the eagle. The $10 Liberty gold coins that were minted from 1838 and 1866 do not feature the Motto

'IN GOD WE TRUST'. In 1866 the reverse was modified by adding the Motto on a ribbon above the

eagle.


The Philadelphia Mint produced these coins continuously throughout their circulation, and the San

Francisco Mint's production of the $10 Liberty was almost continuous. In 1870, the Carson City Mint

began production. New Orleans coins were produced from 1879 through 1883 and again several

years later. Coins were also struck at the newly opened Denver Mint from 1906 until the introduction

of the $10 Indian Head Gold Coin, which ended the $10 Liberty's production.


Coin Designer: Christian Gobrecht

GROSS WEIGHT GOLD


16.718g 0.48375 oz. 90% gold, 10%

copper 27mm Reeded

Dates: 1838-1907

U.S. Mint Branches: Carson City (1870-84; 1890-93), Denver (1906-07), New Orleans (1841-60;

1879-83; 1888; 1892-95; 1897; 1899; 1901; 1903-04; 1906), Philadelphia (all dates), and San

Francisco (1854-74; 1876-1889; 1892-1903; 1905-07)


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FRONT BACK

Congress authorized the U.S.Mint to produce the $5.00 gold coin, or Half Eagle, on April 2, 1792.

The first design of the $5.00 Liberty gold coin, referred to as the Capped Bust to Right, Small Eagle,

was the first gold coin minted by the United States government. It is also the only coin in U.S. history

to have been struck at all seven U.S. Mints that were operating during its circulation. The $5.00 gold

piece had several design changes throughout its history. One of the final designs of the $5 gold coin,

the Liberty, or Coronet, design by Christian Golbrecht, was minted from 1839 until 1908 when the $5

Indian gold coin was introduced.


The obverse (front) of the $5 Liberty gold coin is very similar in design to the $2.50 and $20 Liberty

gold coins. As with these Liberty coins, the obverse features Lady Liberty whose tight bun of hair is

adorned with a string of beads. A coronet inscribed with the word "LIBERTY" rests on top of her

head. The date and one star for each of the 13 original colonies encircle Liberty's portrait.



chest. The words 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', the denomination, and the Mint Mark surround

the eagle. Coins minted from 1839 through 1866 do not feature the motto 'IN GOD WE TRUST.' In

1866 the reverse was modified by adding the Motto on a ribbon above the eagle.


The Philadelphia Mint produced these gold coins throughout their production run, although minting

was partially shifted to the San Francisco Mint during the Civil War years. The $5.00 Liberty was

also minted in Charlotte, Dahlonega, and New Orleans. After the motto was added, these coins were

struck at Carson City, and in 1906 and 1907 at the newly opened Denver Mint.


Coin Designer: Christian Gobrecht

GROSS WEIGHT GOLD


8.359g 0.24187 oz. 90% gold, 10%

copper

22.5mm (1839-40)

21.6mm (1840-

1929)

Reeded

Dates: 1840-1907

Dates: 1840-1907

U.S. Mint Branches: Carson City (1870-84; 1890-93); Charlotte (1839-44; 1846-61); Dahlonega

(1839-61); Denver (1906-07); New Orleans (1840-47*; 1851; 1854-57; 1892-94); Philadelphia (all^);

San Francisco (1855-88; 1892-1906)

*only 50 1841-O coins were minted; unconfirmed in any collection.


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$2.50 LIBERTY TO PURCHASE CALL 1-866-439-6201

FRONT BACK

The first $2.50 Liberty gold coin, or quarter eagle, was authorized by a Congressional act on April 2,

1792. Several design changes were made throughout the history of $2.50 gold coin. In 1840

Christian Gobrecht redesigned the $2.50 gold coin to create the $2.50 Liberty Head, also referred to

as the $2.50 Coronet Type. This is the longest spanning design without a major change or alteration

(very minor changes were made to the design on the reverse) in American coinage history.

Design of the $2.50 Liberty Gold Coin

The goal of Christian Gobrecht's design was to make the $2.50 gold piece similar to the design of

the larger gold coins of the day such as the $10 and $20 Liberty gold coins. Like the other Liberty

gold coins, the obverse (front) features Lady Liberty, whose hair is worn in a tight bun secured by a

string of beads with loose curls hanging down her neck. She is wearing a coronet inscribed with the

word 'Liberty'; 13 stars representing the 13 original colonies and the date of issue surround her.



chest. The words' UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', the denomination, and the Mint Mark surround

the eagle.

$2.50 Liberty Coin Minting Information

The Philadelphia mint produced $2.50 Liberty gold coins every year of their circulation from 1840

through 1907. Before the Civil War, additional pieces were struck at Charlotte, Dahlonega and New

Orleans. The San Francisco Mint produced $2.50 Liberty Heads for certain years from 1854 and

onward.

California $2.50 Gold Piece

In 1848, the military Governor of California sent 230 ounces of pure gold to his Secretary of War. It

was decided that the coins would be minted into quarter eagles. To distinguish these coins, the

letters 'CAL' were punched above the heraldic eagle on the reverse.

$2.50 Liberty Gold Coin

Coin Designer: Jame B. Longacre

GROSS WEIGHT GOLD


4.18g Gold Content:

0.12094 oz.

90% gold, 10%

copper

Coin Diameter:

18mm Reeded

Dates: 1840-1907

U.S. Mint Branches: Charlotte (1840-42; 1843-44; 1846-52; 1854-56; 1858; 1859), Dahlonega

(1840-57; 1859), New Orleans (1840; 1842-43; 1845-47; 1850-52; 1854; 1856-57), Philadelphia (all

dates), and San Francisco (1854; 1856-57; 1859-63; 1865-73; 1875-79)


size.


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James B. Longacre designed the Liberty Head Type Gold dollar shortly after coinage of the gold

dollar was authorized by Congressional act on March 3, 1849. The $1 Liberty gold coin is the

smallest coin in United States history with a diameter of only 13mm, making it even smaller than the

14mm silver three-cent piece.


Several different variations of the $1 Liberty Head coins were minted. The differences of these

variations include the size of Liberty's head as well as the openness/enclosure of the wreath on the

reverse. However, the basic design, detailed below, did not change.

Like the $20 Liberty, the obverse (front) of the coin features Lady Liberty with her hair tightly curled

above her neck, crowned by a coronet. The surrounding 13 stars represent the 13 original colonies.

The gold coin's reverse (back) features a wreath encircling the denomination and date. The Mint

Mark is located between the wreath and the words "United States of America."


The $1 Liberty Head gold coin was minted from 1849 until the introduction of the $1 Indian Head

gold coin in 1854. Although the design on the obverse completely changed, many numismatists refer

to the Liberty Head and the two versions of the $1 Indian Head gold coins as Types I, II and III.

These gold dollars were minted primarily at the Philadelphia Mint, but also at Charlotte, Dahlonega,

New Orleans, and in its last year, 1854, at the newly opened San Francisco Mint.


Coin Designer: Jame B. Longacre

GROSS WEIGHT GOLD



0.04837 oz.

90% gold, 10%

copper

Coin Diameter:

13mm Reeded

Dates: 1849-54

US Mint Branches: Charlotte (1849-1853), Dahlonega (all dates), New Orleans (1849-1853),

Philadelphia (all dates), San Francisco (1854 only)


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GOLD COINS

$AUSTRAIN 1000 SCHILLING


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In 1976, the Austrian Mint minted a coin commemorating the 1,000-year anniversary of the start of

the Babenberg Dynasty. Fittingly, it chose a denomination of 1,000 Schilling - the first time it had

produced a coin with this face value. All information on this page refers to this special coin, which is

90% pure gold and contains 0.3906 troy ounces of gold.

Design of the Austrian 1000 Schilling Gold Coin

The obverse of the 1976 Austrian 1,000 Schilling gold coin depicts an Imperial Eagle whose breast

is covered with an Austrian shield as it grips a hammer and sickle in its talons. Beneath the Imperial

Eagle is the denomination and the words "REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH" (Austrian Republic) surround

the Eagle. Martha Coufal-Hartl designed this side.

The reverse, designed by Gertrude Simon, features the Seal of Duke Friedrich II: a knight carrying a

pennant on horseback. Encircling the seal are the dates of the anniversary (976-1976) and the

words "EINSETZUNG DER BABENBERGER."

Austrian 1000 Schilling Coin Minting Information

Since 1976, the Austrian Mint has periodically produced 1,000 Schilling gold coins with other

designs and specifications, many issues of which were minted as proof gold coins only.

The Austrian Mint now also produces agold bullion coin marked in Schillings. The 1/2-ounce Vienna

Philharmonic gold coin carries a 1,000 Schilling face value.

Babenberg Dynasty

A branch of Babenbergers from modern day Bavaria, Germany migrated to Austria and would soon

take over as the ruling family referred to as the House of Babenberg, or the Babenberg Dynasty.

They ruled over Austria from 976 - 1248 before the dynasty was succeeded by of the House of

Habsburg.

Austrian 1000 Schilling

GROSS WEIGHT GOLD


13.5g 0.3906 troy oz. 90% gold 27mm Grained

Dates: 1976 *Other dates minted with different specifications

Mint: Austrian Mint AG


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British Sovereign TO PURCHASE CALL 1-866-439-6201

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The gold British Sovereign can trace its history to Henry VII (1485-1509) who issued the first 20-

shilling gold coin in 1489. The minting of the British Sovereign was suspended shortly after James I

ascended to the throne of England in 1603. More than 200 years later, gold Sovereigns were once

again struck commencing with George III in 1817.

In the 19th Century, the Master of the Mint commissioned his protégé, Royal Mint engraver

Benedetto Pistrucci, to create the now classic image of St. George and the dragon for the reverse

(back) of this coin. In 1890, then Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Goschen , declared:

"Nothing, in my opinion, is more handsome than the St. George and Dragon."

From the time of Queen Victoria until Britain went off the gold standard, British Sovereigns were

minted as circulating gold coins with the stated value of one pound.

Goldrush offers both circulated and uncirculated versions of these magnificent gold coins from the

reigns of British Kings and Queens.

Design of the Gold British Sovereign

The obverse (front) of these gold British Sovereigns features the bust of the reigning king of the time.

The bust is surrounded by words containing the name of the ruler followed by the words 'D.G.

BRITT: OMN: REX F. D. IND: IMP:'.

The reverse on each gold coin features a famous representation of St. George on horseback slaying

a mythical dragon. The date and Mint Mark appear beneath St. George.

Two Kings

Edward VII

Edward VII was born Albert Edward to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. At just one month, he was

invested with the titles of Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester. Renowned as a sportsman, he

succeeded his mother as England's ruler in 1901, reigning until his death in 1910. Edward VII was

known as the "peacemaker" for his ability to foster strong relations with other European countries.

Both circulated and Brilliant Uncirculated versions of these British gold Sovereign coins are

available.

George V

George V succeeded Edward VII to the throne in 1910. The first monarch of the now famous House

of Windsor, George V shepherded his nation through World War I. Following World War I, George V

warned his nation of the growing threat of Nazi Germany. He died in 1936. Both circulated and

Brilliant Uncirculated versions of these gold British Sovereign coins are available.

Two Queens

Queen Victoria

Queen Victoria was one of Britain's longest reigning monarchs, having ruled from 1837 until her

death in 1901. Her reign became known as the Victorian era, famous for the industrial revolution and

significant expansion of the British Empire as well as society's strong emphasis on morality and

family values. Both circulated and Brilliant Uncirculated versions of these gold British Sovereign

coins are available.

Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II is the current reigning monarch of the United Kingdom. She ascended to the

throne in 1952. Queen Elizabeth (then Princess Elizabeth) served in World War II as a military truck

driver with the rank of Second Subaltern (a junior officer). Queen Elizabeth celebrated her Golden

Jubilee marking her 50th year as Queen in 2002. British Sovereigns of Queen Elizabeth II are

available in Brilliant Uncirculated condition.

British Sovereign Gold Coin

GROSS WEIGHT GOLD


7.9881g 0.2354 troy oz. 22-Karat 22.05mm --

(91.67% Gold)

Dates: 1902-1910 (Edward VII); 1911-1917; 1925 (George V); 1839-1839; 1841-1874; 1879-1880;

1887-1896 1898-1901 (Victoria); 1953; 1957; 1959; 1962-1968; 1974-1982; 2000-2006 (Elizabeth II)

Various mints in countries, colonies, and territories throughout the former British Empire.


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Danish 20 Kroner TO PURCHASE CALL 1-866-439-6201

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Danish 20 Kroner gold coins were minted between 1873 and 1931 and feature three different rulers:

Christian IX, Frederick VIII, and Christian X. The gold coins pictured are of the Frederick VIII variety.

Design of the Danish 20 Kroner Gold Coin

The obverse (front) of each 20 Kroner gold coin features the bust of the ruler. The name of the

country ('DANMARKS ' KONGE' or 'KONGE AF DANMARK') surround the ruler. The date also

appears on the Christian IX and XI versions.

The reverse (back) on the coins of the two latter rulers is nearly identical. The date, denomination,

and any minting marks sit below the coat of arms of the kingdom. The Christian IX reverse, however,

features a design commonly referred to as a 'Mermaid'. In truth, the design depicts Liberty sitting

on/next to a bundle of wheat, holding a staff and a shield. The tail of the herring at her feet seems to

blend into her legs, giving the illusion of a mermaid.

Danish 20 Kroner Coin Minting Information

All Danish 20 Kroner coins have a heart-shaped Mint Mark, signifying the Copenhagen Mint. These

gold coins were often also struck with one to three initials signifying the Mintmaster and/or Moneyer.

The Krone (singular of Kroner) was an official unit of Denmark's monetary system, the present form

of which was introduced in 1874, one year after the kingdom abandoned its silver standard.

Danish 20

Kroner Gold Coin

Coin Designer: Professor Peters (Christian IX); Knud Gunnar Jensen (Fredrik VIII); Andres F.V.

Hansen (obverse only - Christian X)

GROSS WEIGHT GOLD


8.9606g 0.2592 Troy oz. 21.6-Karat

90% gold 23mm Reeded

Dates: 1873-74; 1876-77; 1890;1900 (Christian IX); 1908-12 (Frederik VIII); 1913-17; 1926-27*; 1930-

31* (Christian X)

Mint: Copenhagen Royal Mint

*1926-27 and 1930-31 dates were not released for circulation.


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THE FRENCH 20 FRANC NAPOLEON III


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The French 20 Franc Napoleon III gold coins had three different designs during their production from

1852-1870, which are described below.

Designs of the French 20 Franc Napoleon III Gold Coin

Version I

The obverse (front) of the gold coin features a bust portrait of Napoleon. The reverse (back) shows

the value of the coin (20 Francs) and the date (1852) surrounded by wreaths.

Version II

This second Napoleon III French 20 Franc is very similar to the first, with two main differences. The

name of the ruler written on this obverse says 'NAPOLEON III' along with the title 'EMPEREUR.' On

the previous issue, his full name is written as 'LOUIS-NAPOLEON BONAPARTE' with no title. The

main difference on the reverse is that the nation is referred to as 'EMPIRE FRANCAIS' instead of

'REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE'. This version is depicted above.

Version III

The third Napoleon III design emerged in 1861. Featuring a coat of arms and a wreath-wearing

Napoleon III, this production ran until his ouster in 1870.

French 20 Franc Napoleon III Gold Coin Minting Information

France has produced 20 Franc gold coins since Napoleon I's reign as First Consul. The earliest such

coins were dated ANXI, AN12, AN13, and AN14. When the design was changed in 1806, the gold

coin began showing the date in Arabic Numerals. Napoleon III French 20 Francs were minted

between 1852 and 1870.

Napoleon III

Unlike his more famous uncle, Louis Napoleon Bonaparte (later Napoleon III), came to power by

election when the Revolution of 1848 brought down Louis Philippe of Orleans. Napoleon III was

elected president of the newly formed Second Republic that year. Four years later, he was

proclaimed emperor. His regime was noted for its prosperity and stability, albeit under an autocracy.

France's defeat in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870 led to Napoleon III's exile and the establishment

of the Third Republic.

French 20 Franc Napoleon III Gold Coin

GROSS WEIGHT GOLD


6.4516g 0.1867 oz. 90% gold 21mm --

Dates: 1852 (Version I); 1853-60 (Version II); 1861-70 (Version III)

Mints: Paris (Version I), Lyon, Paris, Strasbourg (Version II); Paris, Strasbourg (Version III)


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French 20 Francs Angel


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Both investors and collectors love the French Angel 20 Franc gold coin for its storied history, innate

beauty and relatively short mintage period.

Design of the French 20 Francs Angel

The Angel represented on the obverse (front) is the guardian angel Genius as she inscribes the

French Constitution upon a tablet next to a pillar and a rooster. The words "REPUBLIQUE

FRANCAISE" are above the angel.

The reverse (back) displays the denomination (20 FRANCS) and date encircled by a wreath. The

words 'LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE' appear between the wreath and the rim.

French Angel Gold Coin Minting Information

The design of this coin appeared on 20 Franc gold coins in three different periods. The coins that

Goldrush offers were all minted between 1871 and 1898, although several of those years yielded no

20 Franc Angels. The Angel design was also briefly used for the 20 Franc in 1848-49 and again from

1899 to 1906, where the edge of the coins featured the inscription, 'DIEU PROT'G' LA FRANCE'. All

French 20 Franc Angel gold coins were minted in Paris.

Legend of the French Angel

The Angel design first appeared on the 1 Louis D'Or in 1792. The designer of that gold coin,

Augustine Dupre, was sentenced to lose his head on the guillotine during the French Revolution.

According to legend, however, Dupre was able to bribe his guard with the Angel coin he carried in

his pocket and make his escape. Legend also says that Napoleon Bonaparte always carried an early

French Angel in his pocket until losing it the night before the fateful Battle at Waterloo. This Battle

marked the beginning of his downfall.

French 20 Francs Angel Gold Coin

GROSS WEIGHT GOLD


6.4516g 0.1867 oz. 90% gold 21mm --

Dates: 1871; 1874-79; 1886-1898 *(see explanation above)

Mint: Paris


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French 20 Francs RO0sTER


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The French 20 Francs Rooster is one of the most popular of all our European gold coins. Each coin

contains almost a fifth of an ounce (0.1867) of pure gold and is available in Brilliant Uncirculated and

Almost Uncirculated condition.

Design of the French 20 Francs Rooster

The front of the French 20 Franc Rooster features the head of the Third Republic surrounded by the

words 'REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE.' The Third Republic was established after Napoleon III's defeat

in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870. This government remained in effect until World War II. France

currently operates under The Fifth Republic.

The reverse depicts a proud, fully plumed rooster along with the denomination (20 Fcs), the date,

and the words 'LIBERTE ' EGALITE ' FRATERNITE'. This phrase, which translates to 'freedom,

equality, fraternity', was popularized during the French Revolution against Louis XVI.

French 20 Francs Rooster Coin Minting Information

The original production run of French 20 Francs Rooster gold coins occurred between 1898 and

1914, with surviving coins from the initial year considered especially rare. Coins with dates from

1907-1914 were officially re-struck at the Paris Mint in 1921 and again from 1951-1960.

French 20 Francs Rooster

GROSS WEIGHT GOLD


6.4516g 0.1867 troy oz. 90% gold 21mm --

Dates: 1898-1914; 1921*; 1951-1960*

*All coins minted after 1914 were officially re- struck with dates from 1898-1914.

Mint: Paris


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Gold Russian 5 Ruble


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CURRENTLY OUT-OF-STOCK.

Please contact us 1-866-439-6201

Nicholas II (May 18, 1868 - July 17, 1918) was the last Tsar of Russia, Grand Duke of Finland, and

titular King of Poland. His official title was Nicholas II, Emperor and Autocrat of All the Russias and

he is currently regarded as Saint Nicholas the Passion-Bearer by the Moscow Patriarchate of the

Russian Orthodox Church.

Nicholas II ruled from 1894 until his abdication on March 15, 1917. His reign saw Imperial Russia go

from being one of the foremost great powers of the world to an economic and military disaster.

Under his rule, Russia was defeated in the Russo-Japanese War. As head of state, he approved the

Russian mobilization of August 1914, which marked the first fatal step into World War I and thus into

the demise of the Romanov dynasty less than four years later.

Obverse:

Head of Nicholas II.

Reverse:

Arms with Russian eagle.

GOLD RUSSIAN 5 RUBLE

Diameter Weight Fineness Gold Content Mintage Dates Condition

18mm 4.3013g .900 .1244oz 1897 - 1911 Circulated


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GREAT BRITAIN 2 and 5 POUNDS PROOF


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Since 1980, the Royal Mint began actively producing and marketing coins for collectors, and this has

included gold two pounds and five pounds coins. Five pounds are Britain's largest gold coin. The 5

pounds 2001 crown pays fitting tribute to one of the more dramatic periods in history - the Victorian

era.

The Victorian age, ending with Queen Victoria's death at the dawn of the twentieth century, was one

of industrial and social transformation. By the end of the nineteenth century people were enjoying

the benefits of railways, telephones, electric lighting and motor cars, things that everyone, today,

takes for granted.

Obverse:

The obverse depicts a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II

Reverse:

The world famous portrayal of St. George, on horseback, killing a dragon. The initials B.P. also

appear at the right of the exergue. These are the initials of Benedetto Pistrucci, who originally

engraved the design for medals, and the first modern sovereigns of 1817.

GREAT BRITAIN 2 POUNDS PROOF

Diameter Weight Fineness Gold Content Years Minted

28.40mm 15.98g .917 .4694 oz. 1985-1999

GREAT BRITAIN 5 POUNDS PROOF

Diameter Weight Fineness Gold Content Years Minted

36.00mm 39.94g .917 1.1775 oz. 1980-1997, 2001-

present


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HUNGARY 10 KORONA


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The historic Hungary 10 Korona gold coins were minted between 1892 and 1915. Each 10 Korona

coin contains .0980 ounces of gold, weighs 3.3875 grams, and is 18.9 millimeters in diameter.

Depicted in detailed profile on the obverse above the mintage date is Franz Joseph I, who was

Emperor of Austria, King of Bohemia, and Apostolic King of Hungary from 1848 to 1916. Early in his

reign, Emperor Franz Joseph survived an assassination attempt and went on to build Austria-

Hungary into Europe’s second largest country geographically (after the Russian Empire), and the

third most populous (after Russia and the German Empire). The reverse displays "Kingdom of

Hungary" in Hungarian along with the 10 Korona denomination and a crowned shield with angel

supporters.

Obverse

Franz Joseph I standing

Reverse

Crowned shield with angel supporters

GOLD HUNGARY 10 KORONA

Diameter Weight Fineness Gold Content Mintage Dates Condition

18.9mm 3.3875g .900 .0980oz 1892 - 1915 AU


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ITALIAN 20 LIRE UMBERTO I


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The Italian 20 Lire Umberto I gold coin is a superb example of 19th century European gold coinage.

Umberto I served as the Duke of Savoy before being crowned King of Italy in 1878. He ruled until his

assassination in 1900. His image first appeared on these 20 Lire coins in 1879.

Design of the Italian 20 Lire Gold Coin

The obverse (front) of the Italian 20 Lire gold coin features a portrait of a mustached Umberto. His

bust is surrounded by his name, the words 'RE D'ITALIA' and the date. On the coin's reverse (back),

a wreath encircles the coat of arms and the denomination (L. 20).

Italian 20 Lire Coin Minting Information

Prior to Umberto I ascending the throne in 1878, Italian coinage was struck throughout the country in

Genoa, Milan, Rome, and Turin. After this time, all coins, including the Umberto I 20 Lire, were

minted in Rome. It should be noted that red gold was used for minting a portion of the coins in 1882.

Italian 20 Lire Gold Coin

GROSS WEIGHT GOLD


6.4516g 0.1867 oz. 90% gold 21mm --

Dates: 1879-97

Mint: Rome


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NETHERLANDS 10 GUILDER


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The Netherlands 10 Guilder - also sometimes referred to as a Gulden or Florin - contains almost one

fifth of an ounce (0.1947) of pure gold.

Design of the Netherlands 10 Guilder

The reverse (back) depicts a crowned lion bearing a sword and arrows on a large shield capped with

a crown, surrounded by the denomination "10 G". The words "KONINGRIJK DER NEDERLANDEN"

and the date encircle these images. This Dutch coin also features a seahorse and caduceus (a

winged staff with two entwined snakes) on each side of the date, respectively.

The obverse (front) of the Netherlands 10 Guilder features Queen Wilhelmina, who ruled the

Netherlands from 1890-1948, surrounded by the words "KONINGIN WILHELMINA · GOD ZIJ MET

ONS". These coins were produced in two separate series with slightly different design versions. The

first series (1911-1917) features a portrait of the Queen with draped shoulders and wearing a tiara.

The second series (1925-1933) also displays a portrait of Queen Wilhelmina, but on a slightly

smaller scale. She is truncated at the neck and is without the tiara. The reverse is identical in both

series.

Netherlands 10 Guilder Coin Minting Information

The two Dutch productions of 10 Guilder coins featuring Queen Wilhelmina ran during select dates

from 1911 to 1917 and 1925 to 1933. Other than slight design changes to the front, or obverse,

these gold coins carry the same specifications, including size, weight, and composition (90% pure

gold).

Queen Wilhelmina

Reigning from 1890-1948, Queen Wilhelmina ruled the Netherlands longer than any other Dutch

monarch, including through both World Wars and the Great Depression. Outside the Netherlands

she is primarily remembered as an inspiration to the Dutch resistance during World War II. In her

own country, Wilhelmina was a symbol of national unity.

Netherlands 10 Guilder

GROSS WEIGHT GOLD


6.7290g 0.1947 troy oz. 90% gold 22.5mm Reeded

Dates: 1911-17; 1925-33


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SWISS 20 FRANC TO PURCHASE CALL 1-866-439-6201

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The Swiss 20 Franc Vreneli gold coin is one of the world's classic gold coins and quite popular

among Goldrush clients. Switzerland, neutral since its creation by the Congress of Vienna in 1815,

has long been synonymous with stability and fiscal strength due to its practice of backing its

currency with large quantities of gold.

Design of the Swiss 20 Franc Gold Coin

The obverse (front) of this Swiss 20 Franc gold coin, considered by some as the loveliest of all Swiss

coin designs, features a bust of a Vreneli, the charming 'Swiss Miss' of Swiss lore. With braided hair,

she wears a garland of flowers and appears against the background of the Swiss Alps. Above her

head appears the word 'HELVETIA',which is why this coin is also referred to as a Helvetia.

The reverse (back) of the coin features a Swiss shield over a background of an oak branch tied with

ribbons. The denomination (20 FR) and the date also appear on this side.

Swiss 20 Franc Coin Minting Information

All Vreneli Swiss 20 Francs were minted in the country's lone mint facility located in Bern and are

composed of 90% gold. In 1879, 29 known pieces were struck with bright Valaisan gold from Gondo.

These gold coins are distinguished with a small cross punched in the center of the Swiss cross on

the reverse.

Helvetia

Helvetia is now known as a western region in Switzerland, but it once referred to the entire area and

its people. Julius Caesar conquered the Helvetii for the Roman Empire in 58 B.C. The name stayed

with the people and the region up through the beginning of the 19th Century. In fact, the country was

named the Helvetian Republic in 1798 during Napoleon's rule over the region. Once Napoleon was

defeated, the Congress of Vienna recognized Switzerland's sovereign nature. From this point on,

Switzerland has remained neutral during foreign wars.

Swiss 20 Francs

GROSS WEIGHT GOLD


6.4516g 0.1867 troy oz. 90% gold 21mm --

Dates: 1896* 1897-1916; 1922; 1925-27; 1930; 1935; 1945-47; 1949

* Minting of this coin in 1896 has been reported, but not confirmed.


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25th Anniversary Gold Maple Leaf


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On August 18, 2004 the Royal Canadian Mint unveiled its new gold Maple Leaf coins which were

created and designed to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Canadian Maple Leaf gold coin. Only

10,000 of these coins were minted.

All 25th Anniversary Gold Maple Leafs offered by Goldrush have been certified and graded as MS-

69 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), one of the two largest and most respected

professional coin grading services in the nation.

Design of the 25th Anniversary Gold Maple Leaf

The reverse (back) of the coin carries a new design featuring a single maple leaf surrounded by a

laureate wreath of maple leaves. The special occasion is also marked by the words "25 Years Ans"

directly above the single maple leaf.

The coin's obverse (front) features the same bust of Queen Elizabeth II featured on each Canadian

Maple Leaf coins since 1990. Her name ('ELIZABETH II') appears above her profile and the

denomination of the coin ("50 DOLLARS") and the date ("2004") of issue rest beneath.

Each 25th anniversary gold coin carries a specially designed, color label with symbols associated

with Canada.

25th Anniversary Gold Maple Leaf Minting Information

The Royal Canadian Mint, the nation's official mint, was the first mint to commercially produce

99.99% pure gold coins. The Ottawa branch of the Mint has been in operation since 1908, when it

was opened as a branch of Britain's Royal Mint. The mint became part of the Royal Canadian Mint in

1931 and became a corporation of the Crown in 1969.

Canadian Government Coin Guarantee

The government of Canada guarantees the purity, weight, and legal tender value of each limited

edition 25th Anniversary Gold Maple Leaf coin.

25th Anniversary Gold Maple Coin

Coin Designer: Royal Canadian Mint chief engraver Cosme Saffioti

GROSS WEIGHT GOLD

CONTENT COMPOSITION DIAMETER

COIN

THICKNESS

31.150g 1 oz. 99.99% gold 30.0mm 2.87mm

Dates: 2004

Mint: Ottawa


size.

GOLD COINS BULLION

AMERICAN GOLD EAGLE


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First introduced in 1986, the American Eagle gold coin is a leading gold bullion coin choice among

investors across the world.

Design of the American Eagle Gold Coin

After careful consideration, the United States Mint decided to copy the design of the $20 Saint-

Gaudens gold coin for the obverse (front) of its new American Eagle. The date, situated to the

viewer's right of Miss Liberty, appears in Roman Numerals in the years from 1986-91 it has

appeared in Arabic Numerals ever since.

The design on the reverse (back) by Miley Busiek captures a bald eagle swooping into a nest

holding its family.

American Eagle Gold Coin Minting Information

American Eagle gold coins are minted exclusively from gold mined in the United States. The coins

combine 24-karat gold with small amounts of alloy to ensure a minimum of scratching and marring;

the result is a 22-karat gold coin. Each one-ounce American Eagle contains one full ounce of pure

gold.

U.S. Government Guarantee

American Eagles maintain a unique advantage over most other gold bullion coins - the United States

government guarantees their gold content, weight and purity. For this reason, American Eagle gold

coins can easily be bought and sold almost anywhere in the world, making these coins among the

most commonly traded gold bullion coins on the market.

American Eagle Gold Coin

Coin Designer: Augustus Saint-Gaudens (obverse), Miley Busiek (reverse)

COIN

SIZE

FACE

VALUE COMPOSITION

GOLD

CONTENT

GROSS

WEIGHT DIAMETER

COIN

THICKNESS

COIN

EDGE

1-oz. $50

22-Karat (91.67%

gold, 3% silver,

5.33% copper)

1 oz.

31.1035g

1.0909 oz.

33.930g

1.287 in.

32.70mm

0.113 in.

2.87mm Reeded

1/2-oz. $25

22-Karat (91.67%

gold, 3% silver,

5.33% copper)

0.5000 oz.

15.5517g

0.5454 oz.

16.965g

1.063 in.

27.00mm

0.085 in.

2.15mm Reeded

1/4-oz. $10

22-Karat (91.67%

gold, 3% silver,

5.33% copper)

0.2500 oz.

7.7759g

0.2727 oz.

8.483g

0.866 in.

22.00mm

0.070 in.

1.78mm Reeded

1/10-oz. $5

22-Karat (91.67%

gold, 3% silver,

5.33% copper)

0.1000 oz.

3.1103g

0.1091 oz.

3.393g

0.650 in.

16.50mm

0.049 in.

1.26mm Reeded

Dates: 1986-present

Mint: US Mint Branches: Philadelphia, West Point*

* Only a limited number of accidental 1/10-oz. and 1/4-oz. uncirculated coins were produced at West

Point in 1999. All other West Point Gold Eagles are proofs.


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Australian Nugget


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First produced in 1986, the Australian gold Nugget / Kangaroo coin is one of the most popular coins

created by the Perth Mint in Western Australia. The gold Australian Nugget / Kangaroo is minted in

eight different sizes ranging from 1/20th of an ounce all the way up to 1-kilogram.

Design of the Australian Nugget (Kangaroo)

The obverse (front) of the coin features a profile of Queen Elizabeth II, as designed by Ian Rank

Broadley. The profile is circled by her name, the denomination of the coin, and the word

"AUSTRALIA".

The design on the coin's reverse (back) originally depicted natural Australian gold nuggets (example

right), with different designs for various sizes. The design changed in 1989 to feature the most

recognizable animal in Australia, the kangaroo (example above). For this reason, the coin is referred

to both as an Australian "Nugget" and "Kangaroo."

The Australian gold Nugget / Kangaroo is currently the only legal tender gold bullion coin to change

its design each year and limit its mintage annually. Each coin receives a new design every year.

New designs are introduced each year for proof coins and these designs are then used for striking

the bullion coins the following year.

PROOF BULLION DESIGN

2005* -- 20th Anniversary Welcome Stranger Nugget w/ prospectors

and colored landscape

2004 2005 Kangaroo – in front of grass tree

2003 -- 2 Hopping Kangaroos

2002 2003 Drinking Kangaroos

2001 2002 2 Kangaroos & Australia

2000 2001 Kangaroo – in grass

1999 2000 2 Hopping Kangaroos

1998 1999 Kangaroo – looking sideways

1997 1998 2 Kangaroos

1996 1997 Landing Kangaroo – 10th Anniversary

1995 1996 Kangaroo & Joey

1994 1995 Red Kangaroo - looking

1993 1994 Whiptail Wallaby

1992 1993 Nail-tailed Wallaby

1991 1992 Common Wallaby (2-oz.+ Red Kangaroo)

1990 1991 Grey Kangaroo

1989 1990 Red Kangaroo - jumping

1988 -- Pride of Australia (nugget)

1987 -- Poseidon (nugget)

1986 1987-89 Welcome Stranger (largest gold nugget ever found)

Australian Nugget Coin Minting Information

Each coin, from the tiny 1/20th-ounce to the massive 1-kilogram, is currently composed of 99.99%

pure gold. Australian Nugget / Kangaroo coins enjoy legal tender status courtesy of the Australian

Currency Act 1965. The production of the Australian Gold Nugget/ Kangaroo has proven very

beneficial to the nation's mining industry and the coins continue to be favorites among investors.

Proof Gold Australian Nugget Coin

Coin Designer: Ian Rank Broadley (obverse), Reverse changes yearly

COIN SIZE FACE

VALUE PURITY

GROSS

WEIGHT

GOLD

CONTENT DIAMETER

COIN

THICKNESS

1-kg $3000 (Aus)* 99.9% 1000.100g 32.149 oz. 74.50mm 13.90mm

10-oz. $1000 (Aus)* 99.9% 311.067g 9.9906 oz. 59.70mm 7.90mm

2-oz. $200 (Aus)* 99.9% 62.214g 1.9981 oz. 40.40mm 4.00mm

1-oz. 100 (Aus)* 99.9% 31.1035g 0.999 oz. 32.10mm 2.65mm

1/2-oz. $50 (Aus)* 99.9% 15.5017g 0.4979 oz. 25.10mm 2.20mm

1/4-oz. $25 (Aus)* 99.9% 7.7508g 0.2489 oz. 20.10mm 1.80mm

1/10-oz. $15 (Aus)* 99.9% 3.1103g 0.0999 oz. 16.10mm 1.40mm

1/20-oz. $5 (Aus)* 99.9% 1.5710g 1.0505 oz. 14.10mm 1.30mm

Dates: 1989 - 2000 (1-oz., 1/2-oz., 1/4-oz., 1/10-oz., 1/20-oz.); 1992 - 1997 (2-oz.); 1992 - 1999 (10-

oz.);

1992 - 2000 (1-kg)

Mint: Perth

* In 1991, the 2-oz., 10-oz. and 1-kg nugget had face values of $500, $2,500 and $10,000

respectively.


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Austrian Gold Philharmonic


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The Austrian Mint first began producing the Vienna Philharmonic in 1989. This coin was the best

selling gold bullion coin in the world in 1992, 1995, and 1996 according to the World Gold Council.

Design of the Austrian Gold Philharmonic

The obverse (front) depicts a collection of orchestral instruments: a cello, four violins, a Vienna horn,

bassoon, and harp. These instruments are arranged beneath the German name of the orchestra:

'WIENER PHILHARMONIKER'.

The reverse (back) features the great organ in the Vienna's Golden Concert Hall (Musikverein),

which houses the Philharmonic Orchestra. Beneath the organ are the weight, fineness, date of

issue, and face value in Euros*. Above the organ is the official name of the country, 'REPUBLIK

'STERREICH'.

Austrian Gold Philharmonic Coin Minting Information

Minted in 1-oz., 1/2-oz., 1/4-oz., and 1/10-oz. sizes, all Vienna Philharmonics are minted from

99.99% pure gold. No alloyed metals are added. All coins are minted at the Austrian Mint AG, now a

subsidiary of the Austrian National Bank.

Austrian Government Guarantee

The Austrian Mint guarantees the Philharmonic's weight and purity and backs its monetary face

value, which was the highest of any gold bullion coin when it was denominated in Schilling, prior to

the creation and acceptance of the Euro.

Austrian Gold Philharmonic Coin

COIN

SIZE

FACE

VALUE

*

COMPOSITION GROSS

WEIGHT

GOLD

CONTENT DIAMETER

COIN

THICKNESS

1-oz. 100 Euro 99.99% 31.1035g 0.9999 oz. 37.0mm 2.0mm

1/2 oz. 50 Euro 99.99% 15.55g 0.4999 oz. 28.00mm 1.6mm

1/4 oz. 25 Euro 99.99% 7.776g 0.25 oz. 22.00mm 1.2mm

1/10 oz. 10 Euro 99.99% 3.11g 0.10 oz. 16.00mm 1.2mm

Dates: 1989-present

Mint: Austrian Mint AG

* Prior to 2002, Philharmonics carried face values denominated in Schilling: 2000 Schilling (1-oz.),

1000 Schilling (1/2-oz.), 500 Schilling (1/4-oz), and 200 Schilling (1/10-oz.)


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CANADIAN MAPLE LEAF


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Due to its 99.99% gold purity, the Royal Canadian Mint markets its gold Maple Leaf coin as the

"international symbol of purity." The gold Maple Leaf has been produced since 1979 (it was minted

with 0.999 fine gold for the first four years before increasing the gold content to 0.9999 fine in 1983).

Gold Maple Leafs should be handled carefully. Due to their high gold content, they may scratch or

mar more easily than other 1-oz. gold coins of lesser purity.

Design of the Canadian Maple Leaf

The front, or "obverse," of the gold Maple Leaf features a bust of Queen Elizabeth II. Originally, the

bust depicted the Queen as a younger woman. The bust design changed in 1990 to feature a more

mature portrait. In both versions, "ELIZABETH II" appears above the portrait; the coin's face value

and date of issue rest beneath the bust.

The back, or "reverse," depicts a Maple Leaf, the national symbol of Canada for which the coin

derives its name. The gold Maple Leaf's reverse also lists the name of the country and the amount

and purity of the gold - in both English and French, the national languages of Canada.

Canadian Maple Leaf Coin Minting Information

The Royal Canadian Mint, the nation's official mint, was the first mint in the world to commercially

produce 99.99% bullion gold coins. More recently, it also became the first mint to produce a

99.999% gold coin. The Ottawa branch of the Mint has been in operation since 1908. The main

branch for production today is Winnipeg.

Government Guarantee

The government of Canada guarantees the purity, weight, and legal tender value of each gold Maple

Leaf coin. For this reason, gold Maple Leafs have been internationally recognized since their

introduction in 1979.

Canadian Maple Leaf

Coin Designer: O. Schultz and C.L. Steynberg

COIN

SIZE

FACE

VALUE PURITY

GROSS

WEIGHT

GOLD

CONTENT DIAMETER

COIN

THICKNESS

COIN

EDGE

1-oz $50 99.99% (24

karat) 31.1030g 0.9989 oz. 30mm 2.73mm Reeded

1/2-oz $20 99.99% (24


1/4-oz $10 99.99% (24


1/10-oz $5 99.99% (24


Dates: 1979-present

Mint: Royal Canadian Mint


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CHINESE GOLD PANDA


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With an annual design change always featuring China's symbolic animal, the gold Chinese Panda

has long been a favorite of coin collectors and jewelry designers the world over. At one time this gold

coin was minted in seven different sizes, second only to the eight sizes of the Australian Nugget.

The 5- and 12-oz. sizes were discontinued over a decade ago.

Design of the Gold Chinese Panda

The main obverse (front) design of the panda never changes. It features Beijing's famous Temple of

Heaven (Tien Tien) along with the date of issue. Chinese characters rest above the temple's roof.

The design on the coin's reverse (back) changes annually, but it always features the endangered

Giant Panda. The only year the design did not change was 2002; the rotation began again in 2003.

The reverse also features the size, gold fineness, and monetary amount.

Chinese Gold Panda Coin Minting Information

From 1982-2000, the face values of the 1/20- through 1-oz. Gold Pandas were 5, 10, 25, 50, and

100 Yuan, respectively. Since that time, the face values of these gold coins have been raised to the

denominations listed in the Detailed Coin Information section below.

Mint Marks and Proof Marks (signified by a 'P') have been added to Chinese Pandas in some years,

but not all.

Proof Chinese Panda Gold Coin

COIN SIZE FACE

VALUE^ PURITY

GROSS

WEIGHT

GOLD

CONTENT DIAMETER

COIN

THICKNESS

1-oz. 500 Yuan 99.9% 31.103g 1.00098 oz. 32.05mm 2.70mm

1/2 oz. 200 Yuan 99.9% 15.5515g 0.499 oz. 27.00mm 1.85mm

1/4 oz. 100 Yuan 99.9% 7.7758g 0.2497 oz. 21.95mm 1.53mm

1/10 oz. 50 Yuan 99.9% 3.1103g 0.0999 oz. 17.95mm 1.05mm

1/20 oz. 25 Yuan 99.9% 1.5552g 0.050 oz. 13.92mm 0.83mm

Dates: 1982-present (1/10-oz., 1/4-oz., 1/2-oz., 1-oz. sizes); 1983-present (1/20-oz.); 1984, 1986-90

(12-oz.); 1987-88 (5-oz.)

Mints: Beijing, Shanghai, Shengyang

* Proof Pandas were also minted in 1-g (1991), 5-oz. (1987-88; 1992-94), 12-oz. (1984; 1986-88;

1990-95),

156-oz. (1991), and 1-kg (1997-99) sizes.

^ Prior to 2001, Pandas carried the following face values per size: 1-oz.: 100 Yuan; 1/2-oz.: 50 Yuan;

'-oz.: 25 Yuan; 1/10-oz.: 10 Yuan; 1/20-oz.: 5 Yuan


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GOLD AMERICAN BUFFOLO


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In June, 2006, the United States Mint commenced production of America's first 24-karat, pure gold

(.9999% fineness) one-ounce coin, the American Buffalo. This beautiful gold coin, nicknamed "The

Buffalo," is based upon American sculptor James Earle Fraser's revered Buffalo Nickel of 1913. The

Buffalo displays Fraser's classic design of an American Indian on the coin's obverse and the renown

American bison on the reverse.

The Native American depiction on the coin's obverse (front) is believed to be based on three

different American Indians. Two of the American Indians who modeled for Fraser, once a student of

Augustus Saint-Gaudens, were named by the designer before his death as Chief Iron Tail of the

Lakota Sioux and Chief Two Moons of the Cheyenne. The third person has yet to be definitively

identified.

It is widely thought that the bison on the coin's reverse (back) was modeled after Black Diamond, a

popular attraction at New York's Zoological Gardens.

American Gold Buffalo Coin Minting Information

American Buffalo gold bullion coins are among the world's purest gold coins in terms of the fineness

of the metal they contain. Each coin contains its full, stated weight of pure gold. By law, the gold for

United States Mint American Buffalo gold bullion coins must originate from newly mined sources in

America. The coins are struck at the United States Mint at West Point, New York but do not have a

mint mark.

U.S. Government Guarantee of Purity, Weight, and Content

Gold bullion coins from the United States Mint are the only official gold bullion coins whose weight,

content and purity are guaranteed by the United States Government. That means gold bullion coins

are welcome in major investment markets worldwide, just like the U.S. dollar.

Gold American Buffalo

Coin Designer: James Earle Fraser

GROSS WEIGHT GOLD


31.108 g 31.1035 g 99.99% (24K) 32.7mm Reeded

Dates: 2006-present

U.S. Mint Branches: West Point (2006-present)


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SOUTH AFRICAN KRUGERRAND


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The world's first gold bullion coin minted for investment, the Krugerrand is believed to be the most

widely owned bullion coin in the world. The Krugerrand was first introduced in 1967, as a vehicle

designed to encourage individuals to own gold.

Design of the South African Krugerrand

The Krugerrand's obverse (front), designed by O. Schultz, features the first President of the South

African Republic, Paul Kruger. Kruger is surrounded by the name of his nation in Afrikaans and

English, two of South Africa's eleven official languages: "SUID-AFRIKA ' SOUTH AFRICA."

A springbok (a South African antelope) prances across the reverse (back), as designed by C.L.

Steynberg. The reverse also lists the date of issue and the amount and purity of the gold.

Interestingly, the Krugerrand does not carry a face value because it is primarily minted for trading

outside South Africa.

South African Krugerrand Coin Minting Information

Each Krugerrand is minted using approximately 91 2/3 parts gold and 8 1/3 parts copper. The South

African mint is rarely at a loss for gold since South Africa is one of the world's largest gold producers.

The official South African Mint has undergone many changes over the years and was privatized in

1988 when it became a full subsidiary of the SA Reserve Bank.

South African Krugerrand Coin

COIN

SIZE COMPOSITION

GROSS

WEIGHT

GOLD

CONTENT DIAMETER

COIN

THICKNESS

COIN

EDGE

1-oz.

22-Karat (91.667%

gold, 8.333%

copper)

33.930g 1.0003 oz. 32.70mm 2.79mm Reeded

1/2-oz.

22-Karat (91.667%

gold, 8.333%

copper)

16.965g 0.5001 oz. 27.00mm 2.12mm Reeded

1/4-oz.

22-Karat (91.667%

gold, 8.333%

copper)

8.482g 0.2501 oz. 22.00mm 1.84mm Reeded

1/10-oz.

22-Karat (91.667%

gold, 8.333%

copper)

3.393g 0.1000 oz. 16.50mm 1.30mm Reeded

Dates: 1967-present (1-oz.); 1980-present (1/2-oz., 1/4-oz., and 1/10-oz.)

Mint: Pretoria

* Krugerrands have no legal tender value.


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AUSTRIAN 100 CORONA


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Unlike the Austrian 4 Ducats gold coins, the 100 Corona gold coin was minted as official Austrian

legal tender. Austrian monetary reform in 1892 created the Corona as an official monetary unit. The

100 Corona gold coin contains almost one full troy ounce of gold (see specifications below).

Design of the Austrian 100 Corona

The obverse (front) of this Austrian 100 Corona gold coin features a bust of Austrian King and

Hungarian Emperor Franz Josef I. He is surrounded by the words: 'FRANC ' IOS ' I ' D ' G ' IMP '

AVSTR 'REX BOH ' GAL ' ILL ' ETC 'ET AP ' REX HVNG .'

The coin's reverse (back) features the coat of arms of Austria superimposed over a crowned Imperial

double-headed eagle. The date and the face value of the coin are written twice ' in Latin and

German. The Latin information lies at the top of the gold coin: 'C CORON' for 100 Corona and

'MDCCCCXV' for the date, although 1915 is typically written as MCMXV.

Austrian 100 Corona Coin Minting Information

Corona pieces are no longer minted in Austria, but these gold coins were once an important part of

Austrian commerce. They were minted in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and this 100 Corona gold

piece. All 100 Corona featuring a 1915 date are official restrikes from later dates, although they are

no longer minted today.

Franz Josef I

Franz Josef I (1830-1916) ruled as both Emperor of Austria (1848-1916) and King of Hungary (1867-

1916). It was during his reign that the Austro-Hungarian Empire was created. He became King of

Hungary when he married the popular Elisabeth, also known as Sisi, whom the Hungarian people

accepted as their true sovereign until her assassination on September 10, 1898.

Josef's wife was not the only one to perish this way. His brother Maximillian who had served as

Emperor of Mexico was executed in 1867 and his nephew and heir, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, was

assassinated in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914. It was this last act that is commonly considered the

catalyst for World War I. Josef died two years later on November 21, 1916.

Coin Designer: Augustus Saint- Gaudens

GROSS WEIGHT GOLD


1.0891 Troy oz.

33.8753g

0.9803 oz.

30.4878g

21.6 Karat (90%

gold) 35mm Milled

Dates: 1908*-14; 1915 (restrikes from later dates)

Mint: Vienna Mint


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Gold Bars 1- and 10- oz, 1 Kilo


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Gold bars, sometimes referred to as gold ingots, are minted in a variety of sizes anywhere between

1- and 400-oz. The largest bars typically carry the smallest premium and are often traded on major

exchanges (e.g., COMEX, etc.); however, they are more difficult to trade in the secondary market

because of their size and value. Investors more commonly acquire 1-oz. and 10-oz. gold bar sizes.

Design of Gold bars

Gold bars feature a variety of designs ranging from the plain to the elaborate. Almost all gold bars

include the amount of gold, its purity, and the issuing company.

Gold Bar Minting Information

Several different companies manufacture or hallmark gold bars. The more popular hallmarks include

Credit Suisse, Johnson Matthey, Englehard and Produits Artistiques de M'taux Pr'cieux (PAMP). The

manufacturer and condition of bars sold by Goldrush are based upon current inventory.


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Gold Bullion for Storage


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Goldrush offers its clients the ability to purchase bulk bullion and have it conveniently stored. This

option is available for the major precious metals: gold, silver and platinum.

These precious metals are stored with an independent third-party facility.

To acquire bullion for storage, please call 1-866-439-6201and speak to an Account Executive.


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MEXICO 50 PESO


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Mexico released six different sizes of the gold 50 Peso bullion coins (specifications below). The

design information listed below is only applicable to the largest of these coins, the 50 Peso.

Design of the Mexico 50 Peso

The obverse (front) of the Mexican 50 Pesos features a striking portrait of Winged Victory standing in

front of the Mexican volcanoes Iztacc'huatl and Popocat'ptl. This coin is often compared to America's

most beautiful coin, the $20 Saint-Gaudens. The obverse also lists the face value ('50 PESOS'), the

gold content, and the date of issue opposite the date of Mexican Independence,1821.

As a side note, coins dated 1943 only have a variation of this design. The gold content ('37.5 Gr.

ORO PURO') appears on both sides of Victory.

The reverse (back) features an eagle and snake design surrounded by the words 'ESTADOS

UNIDOS MEXICANOS,' which translate to United Mexican States.

Mexico 50 Peso Coin Minting Information

Mexican 50 Pesos gold coins are often referred to as Centenarios. Their first year of issue was 1921

to celebrate Mexico's 100th anniversary of independence in 1821. From 1949 - 1972, nearly four

million coins were re-struck, most likely with the date 1947.

Mexico 50 Peso Gold Coin

FACE VALUE GROSS WEIGHT GOLD

CONTENT DIAMETER

COIN

THICKNESS

50 Peso 1.3396 troy oz.

41.6666g

1.2057 troy oz.

37.5g 37.08mm 2.69mm

20 Peso 0.5358 troy oz,

16.6666g 0.4823 troy oz. 27.43mm 2.03mm


8.3333g 0.2411 troy oz. 22.50mm 1.4mm

5 Peso. 0.1339 troy oz.

4.1666g 0.1205 troy oz. 19.05mm 1.14mm

2.5 Peso 0.0670 troy oz.

2.0833g 0,0602 troy oz. 15.60mm 1.02mm


1.6666g 0.0482 troy oz. 13.00mm 0.86mm

Dates: 2, 2.5 Peso (1919-20; 1944-48; 1951-72 ' restrikes, likely with 1945 date), 5 Peso (1905-07;

1910; 1918-20; 1955-72 ' restrikes, likely with 1955 date), 10 Peso (1905-08; 1910; 1916-17; 191-20;

1959; 1961-72 'restrikes, likely with 1959 date), 20 Peso (1917-21; 1959; 1960-71 ' restrikes, likely with

1959 date), 50 Peso (1921-31; 1944-47; 1949-72 ' restrikes, likely with 1947 date)


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