Gold medal by Metallium, Inc. Photo used by permission.
Diameter 19 mm, 3.1 grams (1/10 Troy Oz), 99.9% pure. $95 on 6/10/2006.
struck over China 1/10 ounce Panda bullion coin.
Gold (Latin aurum) is known from ancient times, and coins have been made of it throughout history. Today, gold isn't used for circulating legal tender, although many countries including the US do produce bullion coins.
Many people consider the coin above, designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, to be the most beautiful American coin. A modified version of the standing Liberty design is used on American gold bullion coins.
Gold medal by Metallium, Inc. Photo used by permission.
Diameter 19 mm, 3.1 grams (1/10 Troy Oz), 99.9% pure. $95 on 6/10/2006.
struck over China 1/10 ounce Panda bullion coin.