The Gold n Pawn

Coin America

I just read that the Smithsonian is putting on a display to match no other, in the way of rare coins, sheets of $100,000 bills, coins tied to the first Americans and gold treasures from the era of the California Gold Rush. What gives?

I’m not sure, given the state of the economy, that this is the time to roll out a “smack in the face” for the American public to remind them of the economic woes of the nation and in particular, their own money problems. Evidently, Kevin Brown, a manager in the marketing division of the U.S. Treasury Department’s Bureau of Engraving and Printing held those bills up and said, “People like to see money”. Well, granted, that’s true, but the money most of us want to see is our own! That’s kind of like holding up a bunch of lottery tickets-the promise is there, but the odds of you ever having it are somewhere around slim to none. A marketing manager? Really? Oh yeah, I forgot about all those freshly “minted” commemorative coins that the U.S. Treasury makes.

In fact, the huge hall where the show is ongoing, through Saturday, is required to be staffed by armed uniformed personnel, federal agents, undercover police officers, security contractors and electronic surveillance equipment that probably have a price tag attached to it in the millions. Who is paying for this? Hmmm. Let me see. Smithsonian-government; Treasury Department-government; Government-we the people, at least that part of us that the government cares about-our taxes…again.

My goodness! Just America’s first $20 gold coin is valued at $15 million and it’s the last one of its kind. Just one single $100,000 bill is worth $1.6 million today and they have sheets of them on display for all of us to drool over. And to add insult to injury-they handed out tiny plastic bags of $150 bills, thoroughly shredded, to the kiddies. No, I’m not against the kids having the money; in fact I would never begrudge a child a souvenir like that, but chances are that as they reach adulthood, these children will wonder, “What was I thinking?” I received this little bag of shredded money at a time when my Dad was unemployed and my Mom was working two jobs in order to keep food on the table and a roof over our head.

The show is actually a money-making affair for thousands of coin collectors, people who have thousands, or even millions, to spend on rare coins and a bit of history. The rest of us, we are busy making history as we live through this recession/depression and with any luck, some of us may have some rare coins in our penny jars that will be of interest to a collector. I’ll start going through those pennies now.

When she is not writing, Tina likes to garden. She has many flowers such as hardy mums and lantana plant!

MY OLD AMERICAN COIN COLLECTION

100 Coin Box EL YUNQUE 2012 America the Beautiful 5-oz Silver Bullion Coin™ $18,200.00

Men’s Corum United States of America $20 Gold Coin Quartz 35mm Watch $8,495.00

ESTATE CORUM AMERICA’S CUP 18k $20 DOLLAR GOLD 1895 COIN WATCH $7,999.99

America The Beutiful 5oz SILVER coin set First strike $5,000.00

2010 5 oz America the Beautiful 5 Silver Coin Set $5,000.00

F3000: Corum Americas Cup $10 Gold Coin Trophy Watch $3,995.00

2010 P AMERICA The BEAUTIFUL 5oz NGC ER EARLY RELEASE SP 70 COIN SET NP1-5 $3,995.00

America The Beautiful 5oz Silver Coins Set. PCGS F/S $3,700.00

2010-2011 COMPLETE 5 oz Silver America the Beautiful PCGS MS-69 DMPL 10-Coin Set $3,450.00

2010 P America the Beautiful ATB 5 oz Silver NGC SP70 ER 5 Coins Set $3,119.00

2010 5 oz America the Beautiful 5 Coin Set IN-HAND UNC $3,000.00

10-2011 America the Beautiful Silver Coin 5 oz Gettysburg PCGS MS69 DMPL 50 OZs. $2,925.00

2010 5 oz AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL 5 SILVER BULLION COIN SET $2,849.99

10-2011 America the Beautiful ATB Silver Coin 5 oz Gettysburg PCGS MS69PL FS $2,499.99

2010 + 2011 America The Beautiful 5oz Silver Coin Sets ATB (10 5oz coins) $2,499.99

2010 5oz SILVER MOUNT HOOD AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL COIN NGC ER MS69PL POP=295 ★ $2,475.00

2010 AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL SILVER 5 COIN SET PCGS BU PL $2,297.00

2010 P America the Beautiful collection set of 5 oz.Silver coins PCGS graded ATB $2,295.00

2010 AMERICA BEAUTIFUL ATB 5-COIN SET 5 OZ SILVER PCGS MS69-DMPL FS FIRST STRIKE $2,250.00

America the Beautiful Quarters Bullion 5 oz GEM Coins Collectors Item $2,199.99

(20) 2010 P $1 PCGS MS70 Boy Scouts of America 100th Commemorative Silver Coins $2,000.00

2010 AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL SILVER 5 COIN SET PCGS BU $1,997.00

RARE PCGS 69 DMPL SET 2010 5-coin SET America the Beautiful® PCGS MS-69 FS DMPL $1,995.00

2010 America the Beautiful PCGS MS69 DMPL 5oz OZ Silver 5-Coin Set FIRST STRIKE $1,995.00

EL YUNQUE 2012 America the Beautiful 5-oz Silver Bullion Coin™ 10 Coin Tube $1,919.00

1857 / 0 $10 S.S. CENTRAL AMERICA CA. GOLD 49ER COIN RS $1,888.88

Silver 2011 5 ounce oz 5 coin set america the beautiful first strike ms69 pcgs $1,850.00

Silver 2011 5 ounce oz 5 coin set america the beautiful first strike ms69 pcgs $1,850.00

Silver 2011 5 ounce oz 5 coin set america the beautiful first strike ms69 pcgs $1,850.00

US Mint SEALED 2010-P America The Beautiful 5oz Silver Coins NP1-NP5 Set ATB $1,849.99

2010 America the Beautiful 5 oz. Silver Coin Set $1,795.95

2010 AMERICA The BEAUTIFUL 5oz NGC EARLY RELEASE GEM COIN SET W/ NP LABELS $1,795.00

2010 PCGS AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL 5OZ SILVER COIN SET ATB $1,699.00

2010 America the Beautiful 5 Coin Set PCGS MS68PL & MS68DMPL FS – 25 Ozt. Silver $1,695.00

2010 AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL SET MS69 NGC EARLY RELEASE 5 SILVER 5 OZ COINS $1,679.00

2011…5 oz silver coins …. America The Beautiful series…. 5 coin set w/case $1,650.00

2010…5 oz silver coins …. America The Beautiful series…. 5 coin set w/case $1,650.00

2011 5 oz COIN SET PCGS MS69DMPL AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL ATB $1,649.95

2010 AMERICA The BEAUTIFUL 5oz PCGS ** CHOICE ** FIRST STRIKE BU COIN SET $1,649.95

2010 5 OZ AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL 5 COIN SET NGC MS69 ER $1,646.55

2011 America the Beautiful 5 oz. Silver Coin Set $1,595.95

2010 AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL SILVER ATB 5 OZ FIVE COIN PCGS FIRST STRIKE SET $1,595.00

Original Captain America Arcade coin-op Video Game Works perfectly $1,595.00

2010 America the Beautiful silver 5 oz 5 coin set $1,590.00

2010 AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL 5 OZ SILVER ATB FIVE COIN SET BULLION 5OZ SEALED $1,549.99

2010 AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL 5 OZ SILVER BULLION COIN SET ATB ALL FIVE IN CAPSULES $1,539.99

NGC FULL 2010 5 oz COIN SET MS69 Early Releases America The Beautiful Silver $1,529.00

2010 ATB AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL 5 COIN SILVER SET 25 TOTAL OUNCES MS 69 68 PL $1,525.00

2010 AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL 5 OZ SILVER BULLION COIN SET ATB ALL FIVE IN CAPSULES $1,499.99

2010-P AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL 5 OZ SILVER COINS NP1-NP4 SET ATB Hot Spring SEALED $1,499.99

2010 5 Troy Ounce Each America The Beautiful 5 Bullion Coin Set 25 Troy Ounces $1,446.97

2010 America the Beautiful silver 5 oz 5 coin set FREE SHIPPING $1,438.00

2010-P America the Beautiful 5oz ATB Set NGC MS69 (5coins) $1,400.00

2010 ATB AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL 5 COIN SILVER SET 25 TOTAL OUNCES MS 69 68 PL $1,399.00

2010 America the Beautiful 5 oz Silver coin set – Sealed $1,399.00

2010 America The Beautiful 25 oz .999 Fine Silver ATB Coin Set PCGS FS MS-69 PL $1,399.00

2010 P America the Beautiful ATB 5 oz Silver 5 Coin Set NP1 – NP5 in Display Box $1,399.00

2010 AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL 5 OZ SILVER ATB FIVE COIN SEALED SET BONUS SILVER $1,395.00

2010 AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL 5 OZ SILVER 5 COIN SET PCGS FIRST STRIKES $1,395.00

2010 AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL 5OZ SILVER 5 COIN SET ATB First Year $1,389.99

2010 AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL 5 OZ SILVER ATB FIVE COIN SET BULLION 5OZ Ship Fast! $1,329.98

2010 America the Beautiful 5 oz Silver Coin Set NGC MS69 Early Releases $1,299.98

2010 America The Beautiful 25 oz .999 Fine Silver ATB Coin Set PCGS FS PL DMPL $1,299.00

2011 “P” gettysburg america the beautiful 5 ounce silver (5 coins) 25oz. total $1,299.00

2011 America the Beautiful 5 Coin Set PCGS MS69 DMPL First Strike 25 oz total!! $1,295.00

2010 America the Beautiful 5 Oz. Silver Bullion Coin Set of 5 In Plastic Sleeves $1,295.00

2010 ATB 5 Coins Set – America The Beautiful 5oz Silver Bullion Coin – 25 ozt $1,249.99

5 oz america beutiful full 5 coin set attractive bargin be quick .999 silver $1,213.27

2010 P America The Beautiful NP1 + NP2 + NP3 5oz Silver Coins Hot Springs etc. $1,199.99

AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL 5 oz silver coin Bulion set sealed from Dillon Gage $1,199.00

2010 P America The Beautiful NP1 + NP2 + NP3 5oz Silver Coins Hot Springs ATB $1,169.99

2010 America The Beautiful 5 OZ SILVER 5 COIN SET SEALED PRUDENTIAL $1,169.00

2010 5 OZ AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL SILVER BULLION 5-COIN SET $1,149.00

2010 America the Beautiful Complete 5 oz Bullion Coin Set $1,099.00

2011 5-coin SET America the Beautiful® Gem BU x 5-oz .999 Pure Silver = 25 oz $1,099.00

2010 AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL 5 OZ SILVER BULLION COIN SET (SEALED FROM MTB) $1,090.99

2010-P America the Beautiful 5 ounce .999 silver coin set. Graded MS69 MS68DMPL $1,000.00

2010 P America the Beautiful NP1 + NP2 + NP3 5oz Silver Coins ATB $975.00

NGC FULL 2010 5 oz COIN SET MS69 Early Releases America The Beautiful Silver $927.77

(5) – 2010 5oz America the Beautiful Unc Silver Bullion Coin Set $910.00

1926 $2.5 GOLD AMERICA SESQUI COIN NGC AU 55 $2 1/2 $899.99

(3) **SEALED** 2010 P YOSEMITE Silver America the Beautiful 5 oz Coins $850.00

Franklin Mint Great Historic Sites of America Set/25 Silver Coins 1st Album $800.00

2010 P America The Beautiful NP1 + NP2 5oz Silver Coins Hot Springs Yellowstone $799.99

2010 P America The Beautiful NP1 Hot Springs + NP2 Yellowstone 5oz Silver Coins $789.99

American Weigh 600 Gram Jewelry Scale $5.99 Product FeaturesTenth of a gram accuracy (0.1g)600 gram Maximum CapacityFlip-Open Protective CoverIncludes two AAA batteriesPlatform Size: 2.5 x 3.0″ The American Weigh 600 is a compact pocket scale for those who are seeking on go portability and durability. The backlit LCD display helps make the numbers viewable and easy to read. The intuitive protective cover provides protection for the scale. S…

Presidents Placemat $2.95 Get ready to set the table with this heavy duty laminated U.S. Presidents Placemat from M. Ruskin. This wonderful placemat is double sided to allow kids to quiz themselves with wet erase markers on the blank side. M. Ruskin Laminated Placemats are the high quality you expect. Pick up a few M. Ruskin Placemats today….

PTS America 222 Fifth Slice of Life Coin Collection 12-inch Chop Plate $27.50 any array of various old American coins…

U.S. State Quarter Collection Board Plan (Woodworking Project Paper Plan) $9.99 Plan only; image shows finished project. This map gives you a great-looking way to display your collection. Designed with a clear acrylic cover that slides out, allowing you to easily add new coins. Weve made room for two coin sets, one each from the Philadelphia and Denver mints….

Princeton Tec Impulse Lamp, Purple with White LED $7.05 LED – CR2016 – Purple…

Radiator Bleeder Valve $14.97 1/8″ Male pipe thread Easily opened with key, screwdriver, or coin…

NFL Super Bowl I-XL Collector’s Set $148.98 Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 08/08/2006 Rating: Nr…

Coins in the Fountain $5.98 Legend has it that tossing a coin into Rome’s famed Trevi fountain will make your wishes come true, especially in matters of love. Coins In The Fountain follows three American women on a breathtaking vacation in Rome. Each woman arrives to the magical…

Patriotic Balloons in Red, White and Blue (144 pcs) $15.99 Patriotic balloons for your 4th of July party! These 11″ latex balloons in red, white and blue are perfect for Independence Day, Labor Day, Election Day and more!…

Inflatable Realistic Penguin Animal $19.45 This 42″ tall realistic inflatable Penguin is great for the Animal-lover in your family. Turn any room into polar ice cap with this amazing little creature! This item is perfect for events, decoration, displays, birthday parties, gifts, kids, advertising and marketing, museums, educational purposes and collections….

Jurassic Dinosaurs Inflatable 43 Long Torosaurus $11.90 This Inflatable Realistic Torosaurus (43″ long) is sure to generate attention almost anywhere it goes! Pre-historic times could not live without it and neither can your children. Great for kids of all ages!!! Torosaurus, meaning “Perforated Lizard”, possessed one of the largest skulls of any known land animal. It is also the mature form of the Triceratops. This inflatable Torosaurus is made with i…

Cash Drawer, 5c+5b, 2 Slots, 3 Position Key, 24V, Micro Switch, RJ-11, Printer Driven, Black $69.00 Large cash drawer (16.2″ x 16.5″ x 4.5″), with 5 sections for coins and 5 sections for bills, 2 media slots, micro switch for open/closed status, 3 position key, 24V/1A, 1 meter long cable with RJ-11 connector for POS printers, black color…

Maximal Power DB PAN DMW-BCF10 Secured Digital Camera Replacement Battery for Panasonic DMW-BCF10 (Black) $25.00 Compatible Models: Panasonic CGA-S008, DMW-BC10; fits Lumix DMC-FX30/-FX500 models….

Kng 518384 Mickey Mouse Coin Bank-clock $89.99 Everyone’s favorite mouse helps kids keep their pennies safe, play tunes, and tell time with this three-in-one bank and clock radio. Deposit a coin to hear Mickey talk and shake his piggy bank. Volume and tuning knobs ensure that music is just right. Requires 4 “AA” batteries (not included). Measures 7.5″ x 7″ x 10.75″….

State Series Quarters Collector Map $6.30 This is the State Series Quarters Collector Map by Whitman®. / / FEATURES: A beautiful, 4-color, oversized 3-fold folder with snap latch. / Color-coded map of the United States will showcase one of each / state quarter design. / Each coin opening located on the map has the state’s logo. / Educational details of each state including their statehood / date, capital, state bird, flower, etc. / INCL…

National Park Quarter Archive Map $5.99 This is a Whitman Classic Quarters Map for the National Park Quarters Collection Dated 2010 – 2021.FEATURES: The coin album system designed to protect and enhance your collection National Park quarters not included Sturdily constructed with heavy board cover Collect your coins for national parks, monuments and other sites in each of the 50 states, plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U…

National Park Quarters Album, 2010-2021 P&D (Cornerstone Coin Albums) $12.64 The Cornerstone George Washington National Park Quarters album is the perfect way to store, collect and learn about the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters series. Inside you will find informative facts about the national sites and parks protected by the federal government and historical data highlighting the significance of the national park quarter designs. Beginners will benefit f…

Super Mario 3D Land $31.00 Past Mario games have let the blue-suspendered hero roam around fully rendered 3D landscapes. Now, for the first time, players can see true depth of their environment without the need for special glasses. Super Mario is a 3D evolution of classic Mario platforming featuring new level designs and challenges….

Mario Sports Mix $39.00 Mario Sports Mix is a fast-paced and fun sports game for Wii featuring all your favorite Nintendo characters in over-the-top Mushroom Kingdom athletic action. Events included in the game include basketball, volleyball, dodgeball and hockey playable both on ice and elsewhere. Additional features include: multiplayer support, including four-player co-op play and two-on-two competitive play; specia…

Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box $10.49 Follow-up game to 2008’s runaway hit Professor Layton and the Curious Village, Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box is a unique puzzle game for Nintendo DS and DSi that mixes an engrossing storyline and entertaining characters spread throughout a variety of environments, with addictive and varied stylus-driven puzzle play. Join the famous Professor Layton and his sidekick Luke as you tak…