US gold coins: Review and history of US coins, which US coins are investment coins

US gold coins are among the most popular. This is due to their high quality. In addition, the monetary system of the state is so stable that any coins starting in 1792 can be a means of payment at present.

This feature adds to the popularity of money signs. Many investors choose them for long-term investments.

We add that in America itself, coins made of gold have been used in commodity and monetary relations for many centuries. The situation changed only in 1785, when the dollar was introduced, and already in 1792 the US Mint began to work.

A bit of history

US investment gold coins appeared in 1792. At this time, members of Congress signed the coin act. This document defined the legislative basis for minting money in the United States. The designer of the first banknotes was the jeweler Robert Scot.

One of his first ideas was to mint a coin that would symbolize Freedom. Anna Villing Binham, the daughter of the director of the board of the first US bank, became the model. So the first American gold money sign appeared - Turbine Head.

Turban Head, 1795

Its name can be explained by the fact that a turban was depicted on the head of the Liberty Girl. It was one of the most common headgear at the time.

During the reign of Thomas Jefferson (the third president of the United States), the design of banknotes underwent changes, a reform was carried out, as a result of which old samples were withdrawn from circulation.

Thomas Jefferson (reigned 1801-1809)

The design of the new coins began to be developed by an engraver named John Reich. It was this German-American who suggested depicting an eagle coin on the reverse. At the same time, the same Freedom remained on the obverse, but with another prototype, whose name has not been preserved in history. We add that the head of the new girl was decorated with a Phrygian cap, which symbolized the revolution.

US $5 coin, 1812

In 1834, the gold banknotes of the United States again underwent changes. We touched upon the innovations and composition of investment assets. This, in turn, entailed a change in appearance. The artist of the new examples was an engraver named William Kniss. The result of his work was a Freedom girl in an antique style:

The following changes were made under the 32nd President of the United States, Franklin Roosevelt.

Franklin Roosevelt (reigned 1933-1945)

As a result, the coins became embossed rather than convex patterned as before. The circulation period of coins has noticeably increased, but their numismatic value has slightly decreased, as the products have become less resistant to dust accumulation. It was at that time that banknotes took on a modern look. Below we take a look at some of their most sought-after US investment coins to date.

Eagle 1894. Face Value - $10

Eagle of 1866. Face Value - $20

American Gold Eagle

One of the most common US investment coins. From 1795 to 1933, it was a recognized means of payment from the state and was issued in large editions.

We add that in 2002, at an auction, a 1933 coin (the only surviving copy) was sold for $7.59 million. This made her one of the most expensive coins of all time.

American Gold Eagle, who went in circulation, differed in their face value. The main copy was estimated at $10. The $20 face value coin was called the Double Eagle, $5 the Half Eagle, and $2.5 the Quarter Eagle.

Head of the Indian

Coins were issued from 1907 to 1933. On the obverse is a profile of an Indian with feathers. On the reverse there is a bald eagle turned to the left. These US gold coins are in demand among collectors due to their historical value. Today, due to a small residue, they are classified as rare, which only increases value.

American Buffalo

Also popular US investment coins. They represent the first 24-karat money sign. They were first minted by the US Mint in 2006 and are still minted. Since 2008, various variations in the mass of the coin have appeared, up to 1/10 ounce.

On the obverse of American Buffalo is the head of an Indian, there is an inscription LIBERTY (FREEDOM). Below is the year of production of the product.

The reverse of the money sign adorns the image of the bison and the inscription: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Just below - E PLURIBUS UNUM - "Of many - one." At the bottom there is an inscription IN GOD WE TRUST, which translates as: "We believe in God." The content of pure gold, its sample and the face value of the coin are also indicated.

And these are just a few of the large number of US gold investment coins. You can get acquainted with the full list of offers in the Kalita.Gold store.

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