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Krugerrands, Eagles, Maple Leafs, sovereigns and the classic European gold coins: specifications, history and what they trade for.

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The $20 Gold Coin: Liberty Head and Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles
Double Eagle

The $20 Gold Coin: Liberty Head and Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles

The US $20 Double Eagle explained: Liberty Head and Saint-Gaudens types, specifications, the 1933 gold recall, and bullion versus numismatic value.

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American Eagle Bullion Coins: Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium
American Eagle

American Eagle Bullion Coins: Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium

A guide to the US Mint's American Eagle bullion coins in gold, silver, platinum and palladium: dates, specifications, designs and distribution.

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Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coins: Purity, Sizes and Security
Maple Leaf

Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coins: Purity, Sizes and Security

The Royal Canadian Mint's Gold Maple Leaf: its 1979 launch, the move to .9999 purity, sizes, face value, security features and how it compares.

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English Gold Coins: Sovereigns, Half Sovereigns and Britannias
British gold

English Gold Coins: Sovereigns, Half Sovereigns and Britannias

A guide to British gold coins: the guinea, the modern sovereign since 1817, the half sovereign and the gold Britannia, with specifications and tax notes.

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European Gold Coins: Philharmonic, Napoleon, Vreneli and More
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European Gold Coins: Philharmonic, Napoleon, Vreneli and More

A guide to Europe's main gold coins, from the Austrian Philharmonic and Corona restrikes to the French Napoleon and the Swiss Vreneli.

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Gold Bullion Coins: A Guide to the Major Modern Issues
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Gold Bullion Coins: A Guide to the Major Modern Issues

An overview of the main gold bullion coins, from the Krugerrand to the Panda, with purity, sizes, premiums and face value explained.

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Krugerrand Gold Coins: History, Specifications and Sizes
Krugerrand

Krugerrand Gold Coins: History, Specifications and Sizes

The South African Krugerrand explained: its 1967 launch, the sanctions era, 22-carat specifications, fractional sizes and the silver version.

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