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When Edward Hargraves discovered the first bit of gold near Bathurst, Australia, it is extremely unlikely that he thought about how Australian gold would one day be struck into .9999 Fine Silver Australia Gold Kangaroo coins. In fact, he was probably just thinking of how much he could sell it for, if truth be told. The establishment of the Perth Mint was still decades in the future at that time. Even when the Mint was started in 1899, its first coins bore no resemblance to the present-day 1...

The Canada 1 oz. Silver Maple Leaf coin in Brilliant Uncirculated quality is a great choice for any investor. The coin was first introduced by the Royal Canadian Mint in 1988 and has been a popular coin ever since. Collectors love its unique features and the famous Maple Leaf motif. Investors appreciate the coin, but for entirely different reasons. The Canada 1 oz. Silver Maple Leaf BU, available as a GMRgold random year order, is a .9999 Fine Silver coin. Coming from the highly respected...

The Swiss Gold 20 Francs Helvetia was first minted in 1897 at the Swiss National Mint. Times were relatively prosperous in Switzerland, and the coin symbolized the country?s national identity. Also known as the ?Swiss Miss,? the Swiss Gold 20 Francs Helvetia obverse image is to Switzerland what Lady Liberty is to the U.S. Yet, during the Great Depression, this fractional gold sovereign was no longer minted. Two restrike years brought back the coin in 1947 and 1949. The obverse design of the...

The 1 gram Gold Bar PAMP Suisse Lady Fortuna Veriscan in Assay combines the beauty of a Gold coin with the convenience of a Gold bar. Coins are typically considered more collectible than bars. However, this particular Gold bar has an interesting design featuring Lady Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity. Unlike a coin, the PAMP Suisse Lady Fortuna Gold Bar has no date. It does, though, have a unique serial number. This 1 gram Gold bar, like all gold bars, offers a convenient way...

Fractional Gold bullion coins, such as the France Gold 20 Franc French Rooster, can be easily added to a Precious Metals collection both for numismatic and investment purposes. In Almost Uncirculated (AU) condition, this French Rooster is well-preserved enough to be collectible. As a numismatic coin, the French Rooster?s reverse features a bold design of the French Rooster, a symbol of the country during the French Revolution. On the obverse of the coin is J.C. Chaplain?s bust of Marianne,...