When this article was originally published, Atlanta Gold & Coin Buyers reported recently receiving pre-1933 20 Franc Swiss gold coins in brilliant uncirculated condition, offered below market prices. The article explained that pre-1933 gold coins had greater demand than post-1933 pieces because fewer were produced and because of the significance of the 1933 Gold Act, which made U.S. citizens’ ownership of gold bullion coins illegal.
At the time of original publication, the article described the following: The 20 Swiss Franc gold coins reported in stock at publication had been produced in 1927. The article described 20 Franc coins and British Gold Sovereigns as the most popular European old-world gold coins. It said they particularly appealed to people accumulating fractional gold at reasonable premiums. Each coin contains roughly one-fifth of an ounce, and the article stated they could be bought at premiums near half those of fractional American Gold Eagles. Beyond their relative cost advantage, millions were made and they were recognized worldwide, which the article said created a broad, liquid market if an owner later needed to sell.
At the time of original publication, the article described the following: In addition to Swiss 20 Francs, the inventory reported at publication included Victoria Young Head British Gold Sovereigns from the mid-1800’s, American Gold Eagles, American Gold Buffaloes, Canadian Gold Maple Leafs, South African Gold Krugerrands, and many other gold coins. The article said this range covered varied gold-coin interests. It also described Atlanta Gold & Coin as Atlanta’s leading gold coin buyer and invited readers then considering a sale to contact the business first for the industry-leading prices it reported offering.
