Gold Certificates — Rare and Valuable Banknotes
Gold Certificates, colorful and vivid, were originally created to represent actual gold coinage, giving the note`s holder ownership to the corresponding amount of gold coins. With the reverse a brilliant golden orange, symbolic of the gold coins they represent, and an obverse that typically featured the portrait of a significant American, most often a U.S. President, gold certificates were among the most attractive of all currency. The "Lincoln" $500 Gold Certificate, which was printed from 1875 to 1922, was the most popular denomination of these valuable notes, thanks in most part to the great man featured on the front: President Abraham Lincoln. During the Great Depression, the government officially ended the practice of redeeming Gold Certificates for gold coins. It actually became illegal to possess the notes and most were confiscated and destroyed. Today, fewer than fifty of the 1922 "Lincoln" $500 Gold Certificates are known to exist. Recently, a pristine example of this historic banknote sold at auction for more than $50,000. For the person fortunate enough to own one, the 1922 $500 Gold Certificate is the crown jewel of any collection.
A 24k Gold-Coated Tribute to One of the Rarest Gold Certificates in History
Available exclusively from American Mint, this exquisite ingot features a highly detailed reproduction of the rare and valuable 1922 $500 Gold Certificate. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln and the 500 denominational seal that stands out in highly detailed relief from the mirror-finish of the ingot`s background. Just like the original banknote, the reverse features a bald eagle in flight carrying the American Flag as its central image. Minted to the highest quality "Proof" standard, this 24k gold-coated ingot is strictly limited to 9,999 complete collections worldwide and includes a Certificate of Authenticity.
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| Limitation: |
9,999 complete collections |
| Material: |
24k Gold-coated |
| Quality: |
Proof |
| Weight: |
40 g |
| Issue year: |
2013 |
| Obverse: |
1922 $500 Gold Certificate |
| Reverse: |
Gold Certificate |
| Dimensions: |
30 mm x 70 mm |
