GOLD COINS

This gold coin takes its name from its designer, the famous American sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens. The 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 word 'LIBERTY' arcs above her.

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

The $5 Indian gold coin is one of two coins designed by sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt. The front pictures an Indian chief, the first true American Indian ever to appear on United States coinage. The chief on the Indian Head is wearing a full-feathered headdress with the word 'LIBERTY' inscribed on the headband.

The $3 Indian Princess gold coin is considered one of the most unusual coins the United States Mint has ever produced. 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.

Sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt designed the $2.50 and $5 Indian Head gold coins. The coin obverse (front) pictures an Indian chief wearing a full-feathered headdress with the word 'LIBERTY' inscribed on the headband. A border of 13 stars and the minting date encircle him.

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.

The most recognizable and highly esteemed 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 releasing the $20 Saint-Gaudens.

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

Congress authorized the U.S. Mint to produce the $5.00 gold coin, or Half Eagle, on April 2, 1792. 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, was minted from 1839 until 1908 when the $5 Indian gold coin was introduced.

The first $2.50 Liberty gold coin, or quarter eagle, was authorized by a Congressional act on April 2, 1792. 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.'

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.

Franz Joseph I Austrian Ducat gold coins are extremely high in gold purity compared to other European gold coins – over 98% pure gold! Gold Ducats featuring various rulers of the day were minted throughout the 19th Century and into the 20th Century. Austria began minting Ducats in the early 16th Century.

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. 

With a gold purity content of over 98%, the Austrian 4 Ducats gold coin is among the highest purity European gold coins ever issued. Non-restrikes of these coins were minted during the years of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

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, but gold Sovereigns were once again struck commencing with George III in 1817.

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 coin pictured is of the Frederick VIII variety. The obverse (front) of each 20 Kroner gold coin features the bust of the day's ruler. The name of the country and ruler surround the king.

The French 20 Franc Napoleon III gold coins had three different designs featuring Napoleon during their production from 1852-1870. 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.

Both investors and collectors love the French Angel 20 Franc gold coin for its storied history, innate beauty and relatively short mintage period. 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 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 condition.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

This $5 gold commemorative coin was authorized by Congress to celebrate the 200 year anniversary of the United States Constitution.  These gold coins were only minted in Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition as collector coins.

This numismatic coin was 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.

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 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.

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

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. Perhaps the most diverse of any nation's bullion coinage, the gold Australian Nugget/Kangaroo is minted in eight different sizes from 1/20th of an ounce all the way up to 1-kilogram.

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.

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).

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.

First minted in June 2006, the American Buffalo gold bullion coin marks the first time in its history that the United States Mint has offered a 24-karat gold bullion coin. Nicknamed "The Buffalo," this one ounce coin is made of .9999 fine gold.

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 to encourage individual ownership of gold.

Unlike the Austrian 4 Ducats gold coin, 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.

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.).

Goldline offers its clients the ability to purchase bulk bullion and have it conveniently stored. This option is available for all four major precious metals: gold, silver, platinum and palladium.

These bullion coins were first issued in 1921 to celebrate Mexico's 100th anniversary of independence, Mexican 50 Pesos gold coins are often referred to as Centenarios.