The new series of circulating dollar coins (the Presidential Dollar) began in 2007, honoring James Madison, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. There are 4 different coins issued each year featuring former presidents. The Presidential Dollar Act Under The Presidential $1 Coin Act, the series was authorized, which provides for the issuance of circulating dollar coins to honor the Presidents of the United States. The design revitalization of new [...]
The fifth first spouse to be immortalized on the First Spouse Gold Coins series is none other than Elizabeth Monroe, the first spouse of President James Monroe. Elizabeth Monroe was born Elizabeth Kortright in 1768 in New York City. She was married to the then James Monroe at the age of 17, before he was appointed by President George Washington as the United States Minister to France. Spending time in [...]
A modern version of the famous United States 1907 Ultra High Relief double eagle gold pattern was produced in 2009 at the Philadelphia Mint. It was made as a tour de force to demonstrate how technical advances in minting techniques can now accommodate manufacturing such a coin. The original design was never made for commercial use because it was at that time impossible to make it in sufficient quantities. The [...]
During economic chaos and disorder, the value of currencies becomes unstable. Oftentimes, they even depreciate. As such, most investors depend on gold coins rather than currencies. More so, many investors indulge in gold investment rather than stocks, real estate properties, businesses, and the conventional forms of assets. Many of those who fancy US Gold coins go for American Eagle Gold Coins. These coins were first introduced in the gold market [...]
Dolley Madison, born Dolley Payne on May 20th, 1768, was the 4th first spouse of the President of the United States, James Madison. Dolley married James Madison who was then a Representative and the co-author of the Federalist essays, after she was widowed when her first husband, John Todd in 1790. The Dolley Madison First Spouse Gold Coins series was the fourth and last First Spouse Gold Coins release in [...]
