1933 DOUBLE EAGLE TRIBUTE PROOF SET

1933 Double Eagle Tribute Proof – 24K Gold-Clad Replica (Non-Monetary)

• Historic Background:

  • In 1933, the U.S. enacted the Gold Confiscation Act, halting the release of that year’s $20 gold coins

  • Nearly all 1933 Double Eagles were ordered to be melted down, never entering circulation

• A Royal Twist:

  • One known coin managed to escape destruction and was exported in 1944—likely unintentionally—to King Farouk of Egypt, a noted collector

  • This specimen may have been smuggled out by a U.S. Mint employee

• Rediscovery & Legal Saga:

  • The legendary coin resurfaced in 1996, when a British dealer tried to sell it

  • Seized by U.S. authorities, the coin became the subject of a high-profile legal battle

  • A settlement allowed the coin to be legally sold

• Record-Breaking Sale:

  • In July 2002, the 1933 Double Eagle sold at auction in New York City for an unprecedented $18.9 million

  • Became the most valuable U.S. legal tender gold coin ever sold

• Tribute Proof Details:

  • This is a privately minted, non-monetary replica of the iconic 1933 Double Eagle design

  • Clad in 14 milligrams of 24K gold with a brilliant proof finish

  • An affordable way to own a piece inspired by one of the rarest and most storied coins in history

• Ideal For:

  • Collectors of historical or gold-themed replicas

  • Admirers of U.S. Mint history and numismatic legends

  • Unique and meaningful gifts for coin enthusiasts