Product Description

Mints all over the world produce high-quality proof coins such as gold proof coins, platinum proof coins, silver proof coins and palladium proof coins. Proof coins are struck multiple times by the producing mint and have a mirror finish. They receive the special mirror image from the polishing of the dies. A proof gold coin has a special value by collectors. The United States Mint sold out of proof American Eagle gold coins as well as proof American Buffalo gold coins this year. Investors buying silver have selected to buy silver proof coins for investment. Silver proof coins have been made since 1986 and have the very popular Walking Liberty design on the front. Many people collect gold proof coins and silver proof coins because of their beauty. They are also very popular gifts for collectors. The United States Mint also issues a number of collectible silver coins for special events such as the Olympics, Boy Scouts, Disabled American Veterans and other special commemorative silver proof coins. A number of special commemorative proof gold coins are also very popular with investors that buy gold coins. Proof gold coins are often minted and used for retirement accounts such as 401k rollovers and IRA transfer accounts.