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12-03-2008 06:33 PM

The $100 US Gold Coin

Very interesting article about the coin that didn't quite make it to the minting stage, it was intended for trade between nations due to its size and value:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1227...?mod=yhoofront

sterling

12-03-2008 06:35 PM

Re: The $100 US Gold Coin

nice, thanks for the article.

Saoirse

12-04-2008 02:24 PM

Re: The $100 US Gold Coin

http://s.wsj.net/public/resources/im...1128161756.jpg

madfranks

12-04-2008 03:05 PM

Re: The $100 US Gold Coin

Quote:

Only the U.S. Mint can produce actual pocket change

Most people equate coins with tiny little value, they don't realize that coins used to be the backbone of the money supply, and for goodness sake a 5 oz gold coin is "pocket change"? WTF people?!?

argentos

12-04-2008 03:51 PM

Re: The $100 US Gold Coin

Those would make a hole in your pocket rather quick! :wavey:

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