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Ed_B Pillar of the Community United States 4008 Posts	Posted 05/18/2012 7:23 pm Exceptionally well done, Barry! Your pics are awesome as well. I have seen a lot of pics of Krugs and it is interesting that some look like gold and some look like copper. Not sure if this is in the photographing process or if some of the Krugs actually look more like copper than gold. Anyway, yours look outstanding. Just out of curiosity, though, how did you get your wife to go along with this? Report this Post to the Staff
barryg Pillar of the Community United States 6001 Posts	Posted 05/18/2012 7:28 pm Krugs are something like 10% copper (they actually weigh 1.2 ounces so there is one ounce of pure gold). As for how I convinced my wife, the usual way. You know -- begging, pleading, whining, puppy dog eyes, etc. Expanded Digital U.S. Type Set Album \| Dansco 8100 (Lincon Cents) Album \| Digital Proof Type Set \| Digital U.S. Currency Type Set \| Foreign Bullion Coins Report this Post to the Staff
mkman123 Pillar of the Community United States 3184 Posts	Posted 05/18/2012 7:34 pm Very nice!! Report this Post to the Staff
IBGolden Pillar of the Community Canada 598 Posts	Posted 05/18/2012 8:19 pm Krugerrands and American Gold Eagles are 22 kt. Krugerrands are alloyed with copper only... Eagles with silver and copper. Report this Post to the Staff
coincollect1 Pillar of the Community Canada 1731 Posts	Posted 05/18/2012 9:14 pm Very nice Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21789 Posts	Posted 05/18/2012 9:18 pm Nice, but I prefer the artistry of a $20 St Gaudens Double Eagle. I guess the artistry is the reason for the high premium above melt; they are common enough. Report this Post to the Staff
barryg Pillar of the Community United States 6001 Posts	Posted 05/18/2012 9:28 pm Yeah, that's why I bought one St. Gaudens for my 7070 album. This was strictly a bullion purchase, though. Expanded Digital U.S. Type Set Album \| Dansco 8100 (Lincon Cents) Album \| Digital Proof Type Set \| Digital U.S. Currency Type Set \| Foreign Bullion Coins Report this Post to the Staff
throwbackid Pillar of the Community 1283 Posts	Posted 05/19/2012 12:13 am Why do you mention your wife in every post? We get it you have to answer to her (JK) Report this Post to the Staff
barryg Pillar of the Community United States 6001 Posts	Posted 05/19/2012 06:28 am Actually, if you pay close attention, I mention my wife in every other post... Expanded Digital U.S. Type Set Album \| Dansco 8100 (Lincon Cents) Album \| Digital Proof Type Set \| Digital U.S. Currency Type Set \| Foreign Bullion Coins Report this Post to the Staff
Ed_B Pillar of the Community United States 4008 Posts	Posted 05/19/2012 5:13 pm Quote: As for how I convinced my wife, the usual way. You know -- begging, pleading, whining, puppy dog eyes, etc. LOL! Well done! I hereby award you with the Husband Medal of Achievement with oak leaves, stars, and crossed swords. Report this Post to the Staff
biggfredd Rest in Peace United States 9104 Posts	Posted 05/24/2012 12:34 pm Quote: I'm wondering whether the low premium has something to do with Apartheid in South Africa and perhaps these simply aren't a desirable as other bullion coins these days, but I figured gold is gold... Very simple. Before trying to conquer the world gold bullion coin market, the US made it illegal to import Krands, which caused an immediate drop in prices. The excuse was apartheid, which made no sense at all. You could import all the 400 ounce bars you wanted, so it wasn't going to affect apartheid in any way. Then, the US made the AGE, to the exact specs of the Krands, but unlike ANY US gold specs ever. Report this Post to the Staff
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