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Gold Eagle Proof – Gold American Eagles and the United States Mint

James Kirkwood is is a longtime coin collector, who's interests include collecting Gold Proof Eagle Coins, and also Gold Proof Eagle Sets. These beautiful Read the rest of this entry »

The treasury website offers 1oz gold coins for sale.
Gold dealers tell me that the treasury sells only something called "proof" coins which are more expensive.
Can anyone help with this confusion?
Jim Crow. What the heel are you talking about?

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1993 BILL OF RIGHTS 3-COIN PROOF SET ~NO GOLD COIN

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Gold Eagle Proof – Treasure Islands; Sailing The Pirates' Trail In ...

Treasure Islands; Sailing The Pirates' Trail In The British Read the rest of this entry »