The long-term benefits of owning $20 Saint Gaudens coins is widely known among experienced investors, as their inherent, numismatic value generally appreciates over time. These stunning 22-Karat gold coins are arguably the most beautiful American coins ever minted, and their historic significance is as legendary as their exquisite design and meticulous detail.

$20 Saint Gaudens coins are the brainchild of President Theodore Roosevelt, who toured the Smithsonian Museum, and decided that our nation’s coinage was a bit lack luster. He wanted to issue a $20 gold coin that would be more representative of twentieth-century coinage, while rivaling the delicate beauty of Ancient Greek coins. He commissioned the famous sculptor, Augustus Saint Gaudens, to design such a coin, since Saint Gaudens had already crafted the Presidents’ inaugural medal, and the two had become good friends. The celebrity sculptor delivered on his task, and in 1907, the coin that shares his name was issued to the public.

Tragically, in 1933, President Roosevelt’s cousin, then President Franklin D. Roosevelt, issued an executive order to confiscate all gold bullion from U.S. citizens. Not unlike today, gold was needed to back up our nation’s dollar, and the vast majority of $20 Saint Gaudens coins were confiscated and melted into ordinary bars. Today, the remaining Saint Gaudens coins are instrumental in conserving the wealth of countless investors, and their status as rare coins, deems them as non-confiscatable by the U.S. government. Investors are encouraged to evaluate their financial needs, and then to contact one of our friendly gold specialists, who offer institutional discounts on these legendary gold coins.

Paul Mattias