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The World’s Most Valuable Gold Coin: The 1933 Double Eagle – Part 2

The World’s Most Valuable Gold Coin: The 1933 Double Eagle – Part 2

The story of the 1933 Double Eagle on display in Manhattan continues! An Egyptian king purchases the coin, but the coin doesn’t stay in Egypt for long.

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The World’s Most Valuable Gold Coin: The 1933 Double Eagle – Part 3

The World’s Most Valuable Gold Coin: The 1933 Double Eagle – Part 3

The story of the 1933 Double Eagle concludes! The coin is recovered just outside of Manhattan in a sting operation by the US Secret Service. But how does the coin get on display?

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The World’s Most Valuable Gold Coin: The 1933 Double Eagle – Part 1

The World’s Most Valuable Gold Coin: The 1933 Double Eagle – Part 1

One of the most valuable bits of gold is on display in Manhattan – a 1933 Double Eagle coin. Learn about the amazing history of this beautiful coin.

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Sunken Silver – The SS Gairsoppa Shipwreck

Sunken Silver – The SS Gairsoppa Shipwreck

The Gairsoppa sunk in 1941 while carrying 219 tons of silver. If fully recovered, it will be the largest recovery of precious metal lost at sea.

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Gold Rush: A Thing of the Past

Gold Rush: A Thing of the Past

Gold rushes were an important part of American history – especially the California gold rush of 1849. But, could a gold rush ever happen in modern times?

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Midas and the River Pactolus

Midas and the River Pactolus

King Midas gained the ability to turn whatever he touched into gold. According to legend, he also was indirectly responsible for the world’s first gold coins.

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