Description
1933 Double Eagle Tribute Proof – 24K Gold-Clad Replica (Non-Monetary)
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Historic Background:
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In 1933, the U.S. enacted the Gold Confiscation Act, halting the release of that year’s $20 gold coins
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Nearly all 1933 Double Eagles were ordered to be melted down, never entering circulation
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A Royal Twist:
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One known coin managed to escape destruction and was exported in 1944—likely unintentionally—to King Farouk of Egypt, a noted collector
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This specimen may have been smuggled out by a U.S. Mint employee
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Rediscovery & Legal Saga:
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The legendary coin resurfaced in 1996, when a British dealer tried to sell it
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Seized by U.S. authorities, the coin became the subject of a high-profile legal battle
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A settlement allowed the coin to be legally sold
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Record-Breaking Sale:
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In July 2002, the 1933 Double Eagle sold at auction in New York City for an unprecedented $18.9 million
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Became the most valuable U.S. legal tender gold coin ever sold
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Tribute Proof Details:
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This is a privately minted, non-monetary replica of the iconic 1933 Double Eagle design
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Clad in 14 milligrams of 24K gold with a brilliant proof finish
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An affordable way to own a piece inspired by one of the rarest and most storied coins in history
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Ideal For:
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Collectors of historical or gold-themed replicas
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Admirers of U.S. Mint history and numismatic legends
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Unique and meaningful gifts for coin enthusiasts
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