While the world seem to be involved in a Gold Rush Silver has been steadily growing in worth .
Although Silver is still growing in value it will probably never reach the dizzy heights of gold.
One investor tried to corner the market in silver but was eventually thwarted.

Pirate Bag with Gold Coins 5" Favor Black 1 per package

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Pirate Drawstring Bags With Gold Coins. Keep your doubloons in this 3 1/2" x 5" bag! (Approx. 12 plastic coins per bag) 1 bag per package.

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Question by s_m_i_l_e_s_22: Is it illegal to melt gold coins?
I saw that a law was passed through the US mint that it is illegal to melt US coins, but specifically discussed pennies, nickels, and other coins in circulation. Does anyone know if it i also illegal to melt gold coins like twenty dollar coins from the 1890's to 1900's? If you could please include specific references for your answer.
I know that these coins are more valuable as coins and not gold melt, but i would still like to know the laws.

Best answer:

Answer by Grammar SS
isn't it worth more NOT melted?

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