The $20 Liberty Head Gold Coin was first minted in 1850 by the United States Mint.  It is also called the “Double Eagle”.  It was minted at the Philadelphia, New Orleans, and San Francisco Mints until 1907. Interestingly, these gold coins were used in circulation as money during that time period.

Types

There are 3 types of the $20 Liberty Head Gold Coin. The 1850-1866 (Type 1) coins do not have the motto “in god we trust” on the reverse side of the coin.  The Coins Minted 1866-1876 (Type 2) have the motto “in god we trust” and “TWENTY D” on the reverse of the coin. The Coins Minted 1877-1907 (Type 3) have the motto and “TWENTY DOLLARS” on the Reverse. Many people think these coins have one ounce of gold similar to the modern 1 ounce American Gold Eagle. However, each coin contains .9675 ounce of gold.  It is 90% content of gold or 21.6 karats and is alloyed with copper.  It has a diameter of 34 mm and a thickness of 2.4 mm. The coin was designed by James B. Longacre.

What we buy

At California Gold and Silver Exchange we specialize in United States gold coins especially, $20 Liberty Head gold coins.  Some customers have the coins in plastic coin flips to protect the coins.  Other customers have their gold coins in hard plastic holder from a secondary grading company, usually PCGS or NGC. These coins At California Gold and silver Exchange we buy both types of $20 Double Eagle Coins. We use up date pricing with all the coins we buy. Rest assured you are getting the most competitive prices for your gold coins. Please don’t hesitate to give us a call with any questions you have.  You can call us at 909-985-4653, or send us an email at info@cagoldandsilver.com

Other Gold Coins

The $20 St. Gaudens Gold Coin was produced after the $20 Liberty Gold Coin and is also very popular.  Other United States gold Coins we purchase are the $10 Liberty, $10 Indian Head, $5 Liberty, $5 Indian Head, $2.50 Liberty, $2.50 Indian, and $1.00 Liberty Head, Type 1, 2, and 3.  Another popular coin produced during this time period were the Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars.

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The $20 Saint-Gaudens Head Gold Coin was first minted in 1907 by the United States Mint.  It’s also called the “Double Eagle”. In 1907 they struck the Ultra High Relief and the High Relief (Type 1) St. Gaudens. From 1907-1908 (Type 2) they minted coins with no motto “In God We Trust”.  Furthermore, the last type was minted 1908-1933 (Type 3) with the motto “In God We Trust”.

These coins were minted at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints until 1933. Many people believe that these coins are 1 troy ounce of gold.  However, this coin contains .9675 ounce of gold.  It is 90% gold or 21.6 karat and is alloyed with copper. The diameter is 34 mm and the thickness is 2.4 mm. The coin is named for the designer, Augustus Saint-Gaudens. The obverse has the Lady Liberty and the reverse has an eagle flying with a sunburst in the background.  These coins were used for circulation when they were first issued.

What we buy

At California Gold and Silver Exchange we buy $20 Gold St. Gaudens Coins.  Many customers have the coins in plastic coin flips to protect the coins.  In addition, other customers have them in a hard plastic holder from a secondary grading company, usually PCGS or NGC.  At California Gold and silver Exchange we buy all types of $20 Double Eagle Coins including ones that are in bezels.  Rest assured you are getting the most competitive prices for your gold coins. Please don’t hesitate to give us a call with any questions you have.  You can call us at 909-985-4653, or send us an email at info@cagoldandsilver.com

Other Gold Coins

The $20 Liberty Gold Coin was produced before the $20 St. Gaudens Gold Coin and is also very popular.  Other United States gold Coins we purchase are the $10 Liberty, $10 Indian Head, $5 Liberty, $5 Indian Head, $2.50 Liberty, $2.50 Indian, and $1.00 Liberty Head, Type 1, 2, and 3.  Other popular coins at this time were the Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars.

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In 1986 the United States Mint started minting modern bullion coins consisting of the American Silver Eagle and the American Gold Eagle.  They come in proof and uncirculated condition and have been issued each year since 1986.  The coins are legal tender and they come as $1 (1 oz Silver) $5 (1/10 oz gold), $10 (1/4 oz gold), $25 (1/2 gold) oz, and $50 (1 oz gold). The design on the obverse is the Lady Liberty and the reverse is the Eagle soaring above a nest. More over, these coins are guaranteed to contain the stated amount of silver or gold by the United States government. The American Silver Eagles are minted at the West Point, Philadelphia, and San Francisco mints.

Proof  Coins

The American Proof Silver Eagle has been issued every year since 1986 with the exception of 2009. The proof finish is a mirror-like finish on the actual coin.  The Proof Silver Eagle comes in a 1 ounce size.  They come in a plastic capsule with a velvet box and a Certificate of Authenticity issued by the United States Mint.  In 2006, 2011, 2012, and 2013 the US Mint issued a reverse proof coin in special Anniversary Sets.

Bullion Grade

The Bullion grade American Silver Eagle comes in 1 oz size with a legal tender or $1. They have a fineness of .999 Silver.  The 1 oz is the most common silver coin in the United States. It comes in tubes of 20 with a green top.  A monster box is a large plastic container that contains 25 tubes of silver eagles or 500 ounces.  The United States mint has produced over 500 million of the 1 oz silver eagles.  Generally, they are purchased for investment, speculation of increasing silver value, or as a hedge against inflation.

Burnished Coins

In 2006 the US Mint started making the uncirculated American Silver Eagles.  They are produced at the West Point mint and they bear the “W” mint mark on the reverse of the coin.  They are struck on special burnished blanks.  The come in a blue box with a certificate of authenticity.

Other Silver Eagle Sets

The US Mint produces other silver eagle sets to commemorate different events.  There is a 1996 10th Anniversary 5 coin set.  In addition, a set in 2006 was made to commemorate the 20th Anniversary.  The was a 3 piece set.  The 2011 Silver Eagle 5 piece set was produced for the 25th Anniversary.  Because of the popularity of the 2011 set, the U.S. Mint also produced a 2012 2 piece set and a 2013-w 2 piece set.  More recently the U.S. mint came out with a 75th Anniversary of WWII Proof Silver Eagle with a special privy mark on the silver eagle.

What we buy

At California Gold and Silver Exchange we buy all types of American Silver Eagle Coins.  The most common is the 1 oz American Silver Eagle bullion grade coins, however, we buy all proof and uncirculated silver eagle coins. For more information on current releases visit the U.S. Mint’s website.

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At California Gold and Silver Exchange we use our XRF Analyzer and Sigma Metalytics Tester to verify your Austrian Ducat gold coins. We have purchased many of these gold coins and are very familiar with them.  Bring in your Austrian Gold Ducat today and walk out with cash in your hand.

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The 100 Corona is the most popular, but they did also produce the 20 Corona and the 10 Corona.  The 20 Corona has a fine gold content of .1960 troy ounce.  It is 90% gold or 21.6 karats.  The 20 Corona gold coin has a diameter of 21 mm and a thickness of 1.2 mm.  The 10 Corona gold coin has a fine gold content of .0980.  It is 90% gold or 21.6 karats and is alloyed with copper.  The diameter of the coin is 19 mm and the thickness of the coin is 1.4 mm.

In the 1960s, the Austrian Government made a restrike of the Coin with the 1915 date (1908 on the Hungarian version) to sell to collectors in the United States.   During this time it was still illegal for Americans to own gold bullion.  However, they were allowed to own coins for collection defined as coins dated before 1933.  This was a way for Americans to buy gold bullion, and the 100 Corona was very popular.  When restrictions were lifted the popularity changed to South African Krugerrand in 1974.

California Gold & Silver Exchange will gladly buy your gold Austrian Coronas.  We understand that you may have purchased them yourself, or you may have inherited them. We will pay you cash, or check, on the spot. You will see that we are the most competitive gold coin buyers in the area.  California Gold & Silver Exchange can pay such a great price because we also sell the coins at our retail location.  Most gold buyers purchase from the public and sell the coins to wholesalers. If they do not sell to the public, they are likely not a competitive buyer.  Please don’t hesitate to give us a call with any questions you have.  You can reach us at 909-985-4653, or send us an email at info@cagoldandsilver.com

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California Gold & Silver Exchange will gladly buy your gold bars, and will pay you cash, or check, on the spot.  We are so confident in our buy price, that we recommend you call a few places. You will see that we are the most competitive gold bar buyers in the area.  We can pay such a great price because we also sell the coins at our retail location.  Most gold buyers purchase from the public and sell the bars to wholesalers. If they do not sell to the public, they are likely not the highest paid buyers. We have had many people drive over an hour or more, to sell their gold bars.  It is worth it for them to drive because of our competitive pricing, especially if they have a large quantity.  Please don’t hesitate to give us a call with any questions you have.  You can call us at 909-985-4653, or send us an email at info@cagoldandsilver.com

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The Perth Mint should not be confused with the Royal Australian Mint.  The Royal Australian Mint produces the coins of the Australian dollar that are used for circulation. As Australia is under the British Federation, The Perth Mint once produced the gold Sovereign coins.  These coins were manufactured at the Sydney Mint and the Melbourne Mint as well. These two mints are now closed.

Perth Mint gold bars are produced in various sizes including 1 gram, 5 gram, 10 gram, 20 gram, 50 gram 100 gram, 1 ounce , and 10 ounce. The gold bars generally come in a sealed plastic assay card and are 99.99% pure 24 karat gold.  They feature the Perth’s Mint distinctive swan logo on the front and kangaroos on the back.

California Gold & Silver Exchange will gladly buy your gold bars, and will pay you cash, or check, on the spot.  We are so confident in our buy price, that we recommend you call a few places. You will see that we are the most competitive gold bar buyers in the area.  We can pay such a great price because we also sell the coins at our retail location.  Most gold buyers purchase from the public and sell the bars to wholesalers. If they do not sell to the public, they are likely not the highest paid buyers. We have had many people drive over an hour or more, to sell their gold bars.  It is worth it for them to drive because of our competitive pricing, especially if they have a large quantity.  Please don’t hesitate to give us a call with any questions you have.  You can call us at 909-985-4653, or send us an email at info@cagoldandsilver.com

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At California Gold and Silver Exchange we buy Valcambi gold bars including the 1 gram Valcambi Gold Bar, 2.5 gram Valcambi Gold Bar, 5 gram Valcambi Gold Bar, 10 Gram Valcambi Gold Bar, 20 Gram Valcambi Gold bar, 50 Gram Valcambi Poured Gold Bar, 100 Gram Valcambi Gold Bar, 500 Gram Valcambi Gold Bar, 1000 Gram Valcambi Gold Bar.  The bars are 24k pure .9999 fine gold.

California Gold & Silver Exchange will gladly buy your gold bars, we offer a competitive price based on the current gold value and can pay you cash or check, whatever your preference, even for large amounts. We are so confident in our buy price, that we recommend you call a few places. You will see that we are the most competitive gold bar buyers in the area.  We can pay such a great price because we also sell the bars at our retail location.  Most gold buyers purchase from the public and sell the bars to wholesalers. If they do not sell to the public, they are likely not the highest paid buyers. We have had many people drive over an hour or more, to sell their gold bars.  It is worth it for them to drive because of our competitive pricing, especially if they have a large quantity.  Please don’t hesitate to give us a call with any questions you have.  You can call us at 909-985-4653, or send us an email at info@cagoldandsilver.com

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California Gold & Silver Exchange will gladly buy your American Gold Buffalo’s, and will pay you cash, or check, on the spot.  We are so confident in our buy price, that we recommend you call a few places. You will see that we are the most competitive gold coin buyers in the area.  We can pay such a great price because we also sell the coins at our retail location.  Most gold buyers purchase from the public and sell the coins to wholesalers. If they do not sell to the public, they are likely not the highest paid buyers. We have had many people drive over an hour or more, to sell their gold coins.  It is worth it for them to drive because of our competitive pricing, especially if they have a large quantity.  Please don’t hesitate to give us a call with any questions you have.  You can call us at 909-985-4653, or send us an email at info@cagoldandsilver.com

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In 1986 the United States Mint started minting modern bullion coins consisting of the American Gold Eagle and the American Silver Eagle.  They come in proof and uncirculated condition and have been issued each year since 1986.  In addition, they are legal tender and they come as $1 (1 ounce Silver), $5 (1/10 ounce), $10 (1/4 ounce), $25 (1/2 ounce), and $50 (1 ounce). The design on the obverse is the Lady Liberty and the reverse is the Eagle soaring above a nest. Fortunately, these coins are guaranteed to contain the stated amount of gold by the United States government.

American Eagle Proof Gold Coin

The American Proof Gold Eagle has been issued every year since 1986 with the exception of 2009. The proof finish is a mirror-like finish on the actual coin.  The Proof Gold Eagle comes in 1/10 ounce, ¼ ounce, ½ ounce and 1 ounce.  They come in a plastic capsule with a velvet box and a Certificate of Authenticity issued by the United States Mint.

American Eagle Un-circulated Gold Coin

The Uncirculated American Gold Eagle comes in 1 ounce, ½ ounce, ¼ ounce and 1/10 ounce size. They have a fineness of .916 or 22 karat gold.  The 1 ounce has a denomination of $50.  It contains 1 ounce of pure gold and is alloyed with silver and copper.  The coin has a diameter of 32.7 mm and a thickness of 2.87 mm.  It has a total weight of 1.091 ounces or 33.933 grams.  The 1 ounce is the most common gold coin in the United States.  The United States mint has produced over 18 million of the 1 ounce gold eagles.  They are generally bought for investment or speculation of increasing gold value.

What we buy

California Gold & Silver Exchange will gladly buy your American Gold Eagles, and will pay you cash, or check, on the spot.  We are so confident in our buy price, that we recommend you call a few places. You will see that we are the most competitive gold coin buyers in the area.  We can pay such a great price because we also sell the coins at our retail location.  Most gold buyers purchase from the public and sell the coins to wholesalers. If they do not sell to the public or sell retail, they are likely not the highest paid buyers. We have had many people drive over an hour or more, to sell their gold coins.  It is worth it for them to drive because of our competitive pricing, especially if they have a large quantity.  Please don’t hesitate to give us a call with any questions you have.  You can call us at 909-985-4653, or send us an email at info@cagoldandsilver.com

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