About that Presidential gold coin...

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by -jeffB, May 19, 2026 at 5:33 PM.

  1. -jeffB

    -jeffB Greshams LEO Supporter

    I almost hesitate to bring this up, but I came across this article that talks a bit more about the proposed Donald Trump gold coin:

    https://www.newsweek.com/us-mint-donald-trump-gold-coins-250-anniversary-delay-11967439

    Some highlights:
    • The coin was intended to be ready by July 4, but won't be.
    • Only "47" specimens will be made.
    • The coins will not be struck, but will be individually machined from...
    • ...a "variable weight" of gold, approximately 19.7 ounces. EACH.
    If those mintage and weight figures have been published previously, I haven't seen them. Still no word on face value or (obviously) issue price.

    Any chance we can discuss this without a political flameout?
     
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  3. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    A hundred thousand dollar coin?
    You can count me out.
     
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  4. Spark1951

    Spark1951 Accomplishment, not Activity

    As of 1 min ago gold was $4,485.40….times 19.7= $88,362.38

    Strictly for the rich and/or famous.
     
  5. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    20 ounces of gold seems elitist.
     
  6. Jeffjay

    Jeffjay Well-Known Member

    Good luck. This subject seems to bring out the worst in everybody.
     
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  7. Randy Abercrombie

    Randy Abercrombie Supporter! Supporter

    Did you mean to say 19.7 ounces?
     
  8. -jeffB

    -jeffB Greshams LEO Supporter

    That's what the article said, and it seems to match the "$90,000 worth" elsewhere in the article.

    So... a $400 face value for a "quadruple Union"?
     
  9. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    In order for me to buy 1 gold coin with that weight I’d have to sell half of my silver.
     
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  10. mpcusa

    mpcusa "Official C.T. TROLL SWEEPER"

    Sounds like this thread is taking a left turn...LOL

    Hopefully there a standard 1 OZ GOLD coin, and at a reasonable premium but I guess thats wishful thinking:banhappy:
     
  11. The Half Dime

    The Half Dime Arrows!

    Thankfully, this one looks like us coming together to bash the newest Mint scheme to make millions from status collectors, which is something we can all agree on. We can have years of unedited posts that really tell the story how much hand sanitizer the Mint has drank over the years. (that was actually a thing 6 years ago)
     
  12. mpcusa

    mpcusa "Official C.T. TROLL SWEEPER"

    I just think it would be a cool coin to have, thats my thought, will see how things play out..
     
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  13. johnmilton

    johnmilton Well-Known Member

    19.8 ounces of gold? I predict that it will have a small mintage.

    That would be almost 8 times heavier than Panama - Pacific $50 gold slug. :woot:
     
  14. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    Trade some of the gold you have for one, I guarantee the premium will be much higher than a 100G's, at the start, and only 47 pieces:singing:
     
  15. Jeffjay

    Jeffjay Well-Known Member

    Every single one of them will wind up in the hands of the very well healed. I doubt any of them will even make it into the market.
     
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  16. The Meat man

    The Meat man Supporter! Supporter

    That's just way too big.
     
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  17. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    Probably not for years, I imagine a few will flip them for a healthy profit, unless they are only a dignitary type item, then I agree 100%
     
  18. mpcusa

    mpcusa "Official C.T. TROLL SWEEPER"

    Maybe you can lend me the money :wideyed:
     
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