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I've handled a couple that have been gilded. I've never seen any research that proves that it was done at the Mint or ordered done by the Mint. John Raymond does not list a gilt in his exte… (View Post)

Several times per week for me -- all the payment machines in the parking ramps and lots around the local University take and give out $1 coins ($3 parking > $20 bill > 17 $1 coins in change!) s… (View Post)

John was the glue, the one constant that kept the AVA on a consistent path for 60+ years. Though the organization is still going & much effort has been put forth to keep it relevant, the loss of … (View Post)

Be aware of registered hallmarks - another way to avoid numerically stating the purity. FM (Intertwined) does not mean .999 pure. (View Post)

Exactly correct - note the 1982 date by the Roman numeral date. One of many modern German commemoratives of that period issued in "strictly limited numbered quantities" (think Franklin Mint… (View Post)