1 oz Gold U.S. Mint Commemorative Arts Medal – Random Year – $1256 with 8% ebay bucks promo!

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This bullion program preceded the Gold American Eagle program to compete with the Krugerrand. These medals were produced by the U.S. Mint for five years (1980-1984) and contain 1 oz of pure gold!
Coin Highlights:
Contains 1 oz actual Gold weight.
Coins come in protective plastic flips.
Obverse: Design varies by year.
* 1980 – Grant Wood
* 1981 – Mark Twain
* 1982 – Louis Armstrong
* 1983 – Robert Frost
* 1984 – Helen Hayes
Reverse: Varies with each issue.