Pre-1933 World Gold Coins

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British Sovereign .2354 ounces fine gold Minted 1902-1925	French Angel .1867 ounces fine gold Minted 1871-1906	Argentina .2334 ounces fine gold Minted 1881-1896

These beautiful coins (shown above and below) were minted many decades ago - and may well be more than a century old. They are the most sought after gold coins by investors who are concerned with privacy and potential gold confiscation issues. Under current tax law, and IRS regulation interpretations, these coins require no reporting whatsoever when you buy or sell them. They also were exempted from the infamous Executive Order 6012, issued by Franklin Roosevelt on April 5, 1933, confiscating the gold holdings of American citizens. Could a confiscation happen again in this day and age? Whether you believe so or not, in the final analysis, one must ask, "Why accept an unnecessary risk," when you can purchase these coins for around the same price as the modern bullion coins of similar size.

In addition, the world gold coins offer a double opportunity to profit. Naturally as with any gold bullion coin, the value increases as gold rises. But, investors can also profit handsomely as the premium over gold's value rises. Historically, many of these coins have traded for as much as a 91% premium over their gold value. A good example is the Swiss 20 Franc, which traded between 1972-1979 for an average premium of 64%. We recommend keeping part of your gold portfolio in these coins.

Here at AmeriGold, these pre-1933 world gold coins are by far our highest volume items. Coin availability is subject to what can be found on the open market, and thus is offered to our clients on a first come first serve basis. Please call for pricing and availability information.

French Angel Gold Coins
	Size	Diameter	Thickness
	0.1867 Troy oz	21.0 mm	1.40 mm
In America we call these beautiful gold coins, “French Angels.” In Europe they are referred to as “The Lucky Gold Angels” and they’re famous for bringing good luck to their owners. Their reputation started with Augustus Dupre, the coin’s original designer, who credited his escape from the guillotine to the 20 Franc Gold Angel in his pocket. These stunningly beautiful coins were minted from 1871 to 1898 and are very popular with investors and collectors around the world.

British Sovereign Gold Coins
Fineness = 0.9167	Size	Diameter	Thickness
	0.2354 Troy oz	22.1 mm	1.52 mm
The design of Saint George, aboard his brave steed, slaying the dragon is common to the reverse of all variations of this bullion coin. There are eight versions of the obverse depicting differing sculptures of the ruling British monarch at the time the particular coin was minted. The Sovereign weighs just under ¼ ounce (.2364 troy ounce). It is a popular coin for investors and collectors alike.

French Rooster Gold Coins
Fineness = 0.900	Size	Diameter	Thickness
	0.1867 Troy oz	21.0 mm	1.40 mm
A magnificent Golden French Rooster (Coq d'Or), surrounded by the motto of the French Revolution, Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité (Liberty, Equality, Brotherhood) adorns the reverse of this historic coin. These fine 20-franc bullion coins were first minted in 1901 and into the years just prior to World War I. The historic significance of these coins, their size (.1867 troy ounce) and their .900 fine purity have made this coin a favorite with investors and collectors who want the security of bullion coins with low premiums.

Austrian Corona Gold Coins
Fineness = 0.900	Size	Diameter	Thickness
	0.9802 Troy oz	37.1 mm	2.29 mm
This historic gold coin, first minted during the tumultuous years before World War I, is currently in restrike with all coins bearing the year 1915. The bust of Franz Josef I, Emperor of Austria from 1848 to 1916 and King of Hungary from 1867 to 1916, adorns the obverse of this coin. On the reverse is the elaborate Austrian "Double Eagle with Crown" coat of arms. Containing just under an ounce of .900 fine gold, the Corona is a favorite coin of many investors.

Swiss 20 Franc
Fineness = 0.900	Size	Diameter	Thickness
	0.1867 Troy oz	21.0 mm	1.40 mm
In 1871, Switzerland, France, Belgium, and Italy agreed to standardize the weight and face value of their gold coins so that they could trade on par value, much like the ECU today. They settled on the 20 franc gold coin, containing .1867 ounces of pure gold. Each country produced beautiful coins reflecting its own unique heritage and history. From the 1800s to the mid-1930s, gold 20 franc coins were the backbone of European commerce. In 1933, when the United States abandoned gold coinage as currency, the rest of the world quickly followed suit and mintage ceased. Today these 20 franc gold coins are not only pieces of history, they are works of art in their own right and fascinating reminders of a bygone golden era. The Swiss 20 Franc is one of the more popular coins sought after by collectors and investors in this group.