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Date Posted: 19:56:10 09/18/11 Sun
Author: CITADEL DIAMOND GROUP (Aug. 2008 U.S. Mint Shut Down)
Subject: 2008 American Liberty Gold Coin

U.S. Mint #Z8B (One-Half Ounce Uncirculated) GOLD Coin 2008 American Eagle Liberty

U.S. Mint #Z8C (One-Fourth Ounce Uncirculated) GOLD Coin 2008 American Eagle Liberty

U.S. Mint #Z84 (One-Tenth Ounce PROOF) GOLD Coin 2008 American Eagle Liberty

U.S. Mint is completely SOLD OUT;

Citadel Diamond Group

Extreme limited quantities were minted; their collectable values are much higher than its Gold value.

PROOF versions are very rare to find.

Citadel Diamond Group WWW.CitadelDiamondGroup.com has the most sought after collector coins in this Millennium. On august of 2008 U.S. Mint shut down, most to all of its Burnished and / or Proof Gold coin productions, and ever since 2008 has had a rocky start to reopen the gold coin programs again.

The Burnished Fractional coins 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz and 1/2 oz collectable gold coins was never reproduced and 2008 became its last production to date.

Most of the 2008 production levels were in some cases as low as 8,883 peace's making it an instant collector’s item. It is like have a World War II gold coin today in your hands. The low mintage of the 2008 makes the coin an anomaly to coin collectors all over the globe thus the coin not only has its huge gains of international gold prices but it also commends its resilient collectable and rarity value.

Along with the American Eagle low 2008 mintage productions other coins such as Spouse Series, and the 2008 Beijing Olympic commemorative were set for low mintage availability.

Gold coins make a very fine gift. It is the best savings program for your children’s collage fund; much better return then any bank savings account and lot more conservative and safer then stock market.

Uncirculated (Burnished) Gold Eagle Mintage
Date 1 oz. 1/2 oz. 1/4 oz. 1/10 oz.
2008-W * 11,908 15,682 8,883 12,657
2009-W * N/A N/A N/A N/A
2010-W * N/A N/A N/A N/A

Most of the stocks were used for special 4 pc and 2pc. boxed sets, in some cases less then half of this inventory were sold individually.

You can find all other years of GOLD COINS but 2008 is so rare to have if you Google “2008 American Liberty Gold Coin” Citadel Diamond Group comes up in most cases. No one hardly has this year date in coins, and if they do they are keep it. That’s how valuable 2008 Gold Coins are to collector’s world wide.

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2008 American Eagle Liberty Gold Coin

In 1986, Liberty, as depicted by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, was selected as the design that would grace the obverse of the American Eagle Gold Coins. The Saint-Gaudens design first appeared on the United States' $20, or double-eagle, gold piece in 1907, where it remained until 1933. Like their gold counterparts, American Eagle Silver Coins have been produced and sold in both proof and bullion finishes since 1986. They have always featured a rendition of sculptor Adolph A. Weinman's magnificent Walking Liberty design, originally prepared and executed for the Nation’s first circulating half-dollar coin in 1916.

American Eagle Bullion Coins for Investors

Congressionally authorized American Eagle Bullion Coins provide investors with a convenient and cost-effective way to add a small amount of physical platinum, gold, or silver to their investment portfolios. Since their launch in 1986, gold, platinum and silver American Eagles have become leading bullion coin investment products.

American Eagle “PROOF” and “UNCIRCULATED” Coins for Collectors

The United States Mint produces proof versions of American Eagle Bullion coins for collectors. American Eagle PROOF Coins undergo a specialized minting process, which begins by manually feeding burnished coin blanks into presses fitted with special dies. The coin is struck multiple times so the softly frosted, yet detailed images seem to float above a mirror-like field. After scrutiny by white gloved inspectors, each American Eagle Gold and Silver Proof Coin is sealed in a protective plastic capsule and mounted in a handsome satin-lined velvet presentation case with its own official Certificate of Authenticity. American Eagle Platinum Proof Coins are packaged in a custom-designed portfolio presentation case. Since American Eagle Proof Coins are produced by the United States Mint, each coin's content, weight and purity are guaranteed by the United States Government. American Eagle Gold, Silver, and Platinum Proof Coins have a limited mintage and can be purchased directly from the United States Mint.

VERY LIMITED QUANTITY OF COINS EVER PASS THE U.S. MINT’S “PROOF” CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND INSPECTIONS.

In 2006, the United States Mint added another member to the American Eagle family of precious metal coins. Collectors can purchase American Eagle UNCIRCULATED Coins in silver, gold and platinum directly from the United States Mint.

Like its proof counterpart, the American Eagle Silver Uncirculated Coin is available in a one-ounce size, while the American Eagle Uncirculated Coins in both gold and platinum are available in one-tenth, one-quarter, one-half and one ounce sizes, as well as a complete four-coin set containing one coin of each size. The American Eagle Platinum Uncirculated Coins carry the same reverse design as the American Eagle Platinum Proof Coins.

In a process similar to that used to create the magnificent American Eagle Proof Coins, American Eagle Uncirculated Coins are hand-loaded into the coining press, struck on specially burnished blanks and carry the "W" mint mark of the United States Mint at West Point.

U.S. Mint is completely SOLD OUT;

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To understand the difference between a proof and un-circulated coin, let's first answer the question,

"What is an un-circulated coin?"

Uncirculated means a coin has not had any wear, such as the wear a coin might experience when it is used in commerce. Handling a coin, as well as improperly storing a coin, can result in wear on the surface of the coin. This wear, even if very minor, will cause a coin to no longer grade uncirculated.

"Bag Marks"

When coins are minted they often bump into each other and receive small nicks and abrasion marks during the production process. These marks also occur as coins are transported in large canvas bags. These marks, sometimes called "bag marks", are more noticeable on larger coins, such as half dollars and dollars. Typical "bag marks" do not keep a coin from grading uncirculated. However, they can be an indicator of how high of a grade the un-circulated coin might receive.

Current accepted grading standards provide for a range of uncirculated grades, from the grade of MS-60 to MS-70. MS60 would be a lower grade (yet still) un-circulated coin with normal bag marks for that type of coin. Anything below MS-60 would not be considered uncirculated. MS70 would be the perfect "ideal" coin. Some coins are rare in grades MS65 to MS70, and even unheard of in MS70 grade. (The attribute "MS" stands for "mint state".)

An uncirculated coin may show tarnish, toning, spotting, or discoloration and still remain in uncirculated condition. Experts recommend you "never clean a tarnished coin", because most cleaning will cause wear on a coin, and thus lower its grade (and often its value).

What's a proof coin?

A newly minted proof coin is also Un-circulated, however it is the way it is made that causes a difference in appearance and qualifies it as a "proof". To understand this, let's look at how coins are made. Coins are produced when two dies strike a blank piece of metal with tremendous force. One die is engraved with the front (obverse) design for the coin. The other die has the back (reverse) coin design on it.

A proof coin are made with a specially polished and treated die!

By treating the die in a special way, the coins it produces have a different appearance. Modern technology allows the high points on the coin design to be acid treated (on the die). The background (field) design of the coin die is polished, resulting in a mirror-like look on the coin it strikes. This gives the finished coin a frosted look (frosting) on the raise parts of the design, with a mirror like finish on the background. This contrasting finish is often called "cameo". (See picture above.) On some older coins, a cameo appearance is quite rare. The attribute "CAM", when added to a coin's description, means cameo appearance. "DCAM" means deep cameo, and indicates the cameo appearance is strong and easy to observe.

Proof coins are struck twice, or more!

Not only are proofs made using specially treated dies, each coin are struck two or more times by the coin die. By striking it more than once the metal is forced into all the crevices of the die, thereby giving a very fine detail to the image on the coin. This fine detail does not appear on some non-proof coins.

Grading proofs

Today's grading of proofs is similar to the grades used for uncirculated coins. The attribute "PR" or "PF" stands for "proof", and is used instead of the MS (mint state) to indicate a proof coin. Proofs (that are also un-circulated) will be graded PR 60 to PR70, with PR70 being rare or nonexistent in some cases. Because a proof coin can be mishandled or receive wear by cleaning or handling, proof grades can extend below PR 60. Example, a PR50 grade proof coin, is one that has had a touch of wear on the high points of the coin. Like uncirculated coins, proofs can experience toning, tarnish or darkening.

Rarity and the Cost of Proofs

Because of the extra effort, time, labor, and production costs in making a proof coin, the respective government mints often sell them at higher prices. In many instances, the production of proof coins is limited. The end result is that usually, but not always, a proof coin of the same date will be more expensive than a non-proof uncirculated.

For most United States gold and silver coins, the Proofs have the same amount of precious metal in them as Non-Proof / Uncirculated coins; it is only its limited production that makes the Proofs a more rarity thus increasing its collect-ability value.



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Warranty Information
This coin was minted by the U.S. Mint and comes with its own individual “Certificate Of Authenticity”. Citadel Diamond Group guarantees the accuracy of the product and has proof of purchase directly from the U.S. Mint itself. Human hands have never touched the item; and the U.S. Mint sealed plastic capsule covering the coin was never opened. Thus, it is truly “Mint Condition” quality coin you are purchasing.

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