Used as a form of paper currency from 1863 to 1933, Gold Certificates enabled the bearer to redeem the corresponding amount in gold from U.S. government holdings. In 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt removed U.S. currency from the gold standard and made it illegal for private citizens to own gold, thus rendering the use of gold certificates obsolete.

The $500 Gold Certificate wasthe most popular denomination of these valuable pieces of paper, mostly because it featured our greatest President: Abraham Lincoln. In 1933, private ownership of gold was banned and most "Lincoln $500 Gold Certificates" were confiscated and destroyed. Today, there are only two 1882 "Lincoln $500 Gold Certificates" known to still exist. One is locked away in the Federal Reserve Bank Collection. The other is privately owned, and on January 13, 2014, it sold at auction for a staggering $1,410,000!

Dazzling 1882 500 Dollar Gold Certificate Ingot Tribute
Although you've probably never had the chance to own an authentic 1882 gold certificate, you can get the next best thing. The master crafters at American Mint created this stunning 1882 $500 gold certificate ingot tribute to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Lincoln presidency.

Luxuriously layered in gleaming 24k gold, this proof-quality ingot is a remarkably detailed reproduction of the original. It's even the actual size and contains a brief, intriguing synopsis of the certificate's history.

The 1882 $500 gold certificate ingot tribute exemplifies the commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and attention to detail that goes into every collectible we sell. We've limited the minting to 9,999 complete collections worldwide — order yours now while they're still available!

Get a Great Price on Your 1882 Gold Certificate Ingot
American Mint can help you save money on coins and other outstanding collectibles. Purchase your 1882 $500 gold certificate online rightnow at a deeply discounted price. Combine it with other items from our collection, and you'll get free shipping if your order totals at least $150. You'll also have the option to make interest-free monthly installment payments if you spend more than $100.

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