World War II 24k Design Announced

I haven't seen this posted yet. The Mint revealed the design for the 1/2 oz. 24 karat gold coin commemorating the end of World War II (not to be confused with the privy-marked gold ASE commemorating the same). I like it. I won't be buying it but I think it's attractive.

 

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It’s okay, but with the current price of gold and the huge premium the mint charges for gold pieces, it’s going to be wicked expensive. I would not be surprised at an issue price of $1,800 with a gold content that is worth around $1,000.

 

Agreed. Curious to see where this issue and the gold eagle are priced.

 

Not a bad looker at all. Wonder what the mintage will be.

 

Looks like about the size of a 10 dollar gold piece

Unique envision for the design tho . Could ve been a bit more busy with the design but that would ve taken a bit more time to introduce to the public . . .

 

Great, another 1/2 oz. gold token.

 

I think it's a coin not a token.

FWIW, the design appeals to me.

 

Although I can see it has $25.00 on it it's really just a token or metal. Nothing more. I think they put the value on it just to suck more money out of collectors. It's a decent design but I think the reverse could have been done better.

 

I saw a silver version will be produced as well. I'm hoping it will look the same as the gold version. I could afford the silver one, if, and only if the underproduce the "coin" and are sold out in 10 minutes or less. I think the Mint has that part down pat so that only the Rick, Mike, and all of the other TV personalities will have them and jack the price up 100 %.

 

At current prices and realising the Mint markup I'll pass for now!

 

I can afford it. My wife is a "rich retired school teacher." If you believe that, I have a bridge in San Francisco for sale.

 

While no one in the right mind would spend this...by being issued with a face value it is technically government issued currency and can be used in commerce. For that reason it’s a coin and not a token.

 

Which one? I'm interested in that Golden one but not the Bay or others.

 

As for the design of this coin, I think it is wasted with words when the space could better be used for an interesting design. I'll pass. In fact I'll pass on all of the mint sold items.

 

I think the obverse is pretty but the reverse is boring. I’d love one for close to spot but not for the mint issue price. Maybe I’ll grab one down the road if they price drops.

 

It goes on sale Nov. 9th

 

I feel like there are about a hundred different options that would be more relevant for WWII. Honestly I haven’t been impressed with any mint offerings for the last 5-10 years

 

Gosh! The fewer of you guys not buying, I might have a chance to get one of those overpriced coins.

 

Here is the US Mint Precious Metals price chart.
If gold is in the 1900-1949 range (like right now), then the initial price would be $1,335

https://catalog.usmint.gov/on/deman...734bcbed/images/PDFs/2020-Pricing-Grid-v2.pdf

 

I tried explaining that. Since the Mint has also produced ACTUAL tokens, just thought it was worth keeping that clear. Oh, well.