United States Modern Commemorative Five-Dollar Gold Coins By: Kevin Dailey First steps are often the hardest, but with first steps we begin our journeys of discovery and destiny. United States Modern Commemorative Five-Dollar Gold Coins is a first-step book. It is the first, and to date, only book detailing modern gold commemoratives. Unlike some other coin programs offered by the United States Mint, these coins will be collected by future numismatists because they maintain a tradition of collecting that began in the nineteenth century and endures to this day. Gold commemoratives are like compelling snap shots of this nation’s history. Each piece is unique with an enduring story to tell, enduring as the metal they are made of. They tell us stories of not only our past but who we are today. Filled with facts and figures, this book will help you decide which path you want to take when collecting these coins and establishing fair market prices so you are never left with the unpleasant sense of feeling like you overspent for a coin. Beyond the how best to buy is the “why” to buy. Yes, this book will make you a smarter buyer. but it will also make you a smarter numismatist and a more satisfied collector.

Edited and compiled by the country's leading coin expert, this reference celebrates America's rich numismatic history with the most thorough and wide-ranging volume ever compiled on U.S. commemorative coinage. Providing indispensable information for a broad spectrum of readers--from the reference librarian and the hobbyist to the serious collector--it offers not only a history for each coin, but also a detailed analysis of contemporary collecting facts, including quantity in existence and the coin's current value. Counterfeit and doctored coins, mint errors, and other related collectibles, such as canceled coinage dies, are also discussed.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1873.