I've heard about the 1933 Double Eagle gold coins and I'm curious about their history. What exactly happened to these coins? Were they all destroyed, lost, or are they still in circulation somewhere?
6 answers
Leonardo
Sat Nov 16 2024
Consequently, the majority of the 1933 double eagle gold coins were melted down.
KatanaBlade
Sat Nov 16 2024
The minting of 1933 double eagle gold coins occurred subsequent to the issuance of an executive order.
Lucia
Sat Nov 16 2024
Only a minute fraction of these coins were spared from destruction.
Dreamchaser
Sat Nov 16 2024
Specifically, 2 coins were deliberately preserved by the US Mint.
Andrea
Sat Nov 16 2024
This particular order had significant implications for the status of gold coins as legal tender.