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American bullion is undeniably the world's favorite. Within the last 25 years, the US Mint and other authorized vendors have sold literally hundreds of millions of dollars of platinum, gold, and silver. There is no sign that the world's fondness for American bullion is going to end any time soon.

Whether you are brand new to bullion investing or a more practiced investor, this article was written to treat you to some little-known facts about these coins.

Fun Fact #1: The U.S. Mint Began Minting Bullion Coins in 1986

Most new investors don't know that any American bullion available prior to 1986 was in the form of bullion bars or traditional coins. This tended to make it hard for the average person to invest in metals, because bars tend to be heavy and large, and older coins have a higher value as collectibles.

Both of these factors raised the cost of older coins and bullion far above the average investor's financial limits. All of this changed with the enactment of the Gold Bullion Act in 1985. This made bullion silver and gold suddenly available to everyone in striking forms. Platinum bullion was added to the family in 1997.

Fun Fact #2: Some Native American Tribes Make Their Own Bullion

Legally, most of the recognized Native American tribes are listed as sovereign nations, so they have the right to mint their own coinage. Tribes such as the Shawnee Nation have issued collectible silver coins in one-ounce silver.

Just like the American silver coins, these tribes' coins have a value of $1 and are composed of 99.9% fine silver. They depict events or people significant to the history of the tribes and country.

Fun Fact #3: Bullion Is Legal Currency

Most of us are aware that US bullion rounds have denominations. The Silver Eagle, for example, has a denomination of $1, while the Gold Eagle coins range from $1-$50, and the Platinum Eagles top the cake with values from $10-$100.

Obviously, the actual worth of these coins is much higher than the face value. So why even give them face value? The answer is because they have to have face value in order to be considered legal tender.

The US Government originally began this for trade reasons because legal tender is not taxed like crazy the way precious metals are. Although bullion isn't traded daily, the legal function remains.

Fun Fact #4: Originally, the Mint U.S. Gold Coins Were Dated With Roman Numerals

The first five years that these bullion coins were minted, the American Gold Eagles were dated in Roman numerals. This made them easy to distinguish as bullion rather than regular coins.

Those in power in the US Mint decided that this wasn't necessary in 1992. That year, the coins began being minted with Arabic numerals instead.

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Sea Eagle 380xd Inflatable Kayak $899 Sea Eagle 380x inflatable kayak. 12'4" long, holds 2 adults. Rated for up to class 4 whitewater.

Sea Eagle Surf Mat $19 Great Fun on the Ocean!Two built in skegs let the Sea Eagle Surf Mat track down the face of a wave like a North Shore pro! Double I-Beam construction makes it rigid and bouyant, and an extra heavy PolyKrylar material make it tough and durable.

Sea Eagle 330 Deluxe Package $299 Sea Eagle 330 Inflatable Canoe. Rugged 33 mil polykrylar hull. 11'2" x 2'10" Only 26 lbs. Complete with two seats, two 7' 10" paddles, footpump, and repair kit.

Sea Eagle 14SR Deluxe Inflatable Boat $2299 Sea Eagle 14SR Inflatable sport boat. Deluxe Package. Carries 7 adults, 40 HP engine. Double reinforced 19" inflatable tubes.

Sea Eagle 8FD Inflatable Boat $549 9' 7" Four man inflatable boat. Complete with motormount, floorboards, two seats, oars, pump, repair kit

Sea Eagle 10.6SRD 5 man Inflatable boat $1499 10' 6" Inflatable boat Deluxe package. HOlds 5-people, 15 hp. capacity. Rugged 1000 denier fabric, reinforcement layers under hull. Great for yacht tending.

Sea Eagle 9 Fisherman's Dream Kit $599 Rugged 11' x 4'8" Inflatable boat featuring super thick 38 mil Polykrylar hull material, wooden floorboards, two seats, motormount, oars, foot pump and repair kit.

Sea Eagle 375fc Fold Cat Pro Angler $1299 Pontoon boats are a great way to get to places where fish are hiding. But who has 35-40 minutes to spare to put your boat together? Most rowing frames take that long to assemble. Our FoldCat has a unique folding support system that can be inflated and assembled in 5 minutes by one person.

Sea Eagle 12.6 SRD 6 Man inflatable Boat $1799 12' 6" - 6 man inflatable boat. Rugged 1000 denier material, maintenance free plastic floorboards. 3 year warranty. Complete kit - see page for details.

SeaEagle.com life jacket $39 Sea Eagle Coast Guard Approved Life Jackets are good looking and durable. Features four plastic closures on adjustable nylon straps for a comfortable, secure fit.

Eagle $10 Eagle

The Eagle $6.99 The Eagle

Nylon Carry Bag for inflatable boat $25 Our storage bag is a convenient way to transport your Sea Eagle. This 26x43 inch bag will comfortably hold a deflated SE-6, SE-8, SE-9, or SE-330 and several accessories (i.e. oars, pump & motormount).

AB-25-3 OARS $30 Our AB-25-3 Oars will row a Sea Eagle 6, 8 or 9 at a surprisingly brisk pace. Aluminum shaft with ABS plastic blades. Length is 56 inches long. (pair)

Michael Vick First Game as a Philadelphia Eagle 24KT gold Photo Mint $99.95 Michael Vick First Game as a Philadelphia Eagle 24KT gold Photo Mint The Highland Mint features an exclusive (numbered) Michael Vick 8â€�x10â€� Action photo from his first game as a Philadelphia Eagle. Triple matted in a 13â€�x16â€� wood frame, under glass with a 24KT Gold overlay Philadelphia Eagles Commemorative Team Coin and a 24KT Gold Overlay NFL Commemorative Coin. An individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity is matted between both Gold Coins that measure 1.5â€� in diameter. Limited Edition of only 1000 and Officially Licensed by the NFL and NFLPA.

8.10YT Yacht Tender Inflatable Boat $999 3 man foldable inflatable boat. Inflates in minutes, folds to fit in any trunk. 5 hp. capacity, makes a great yacht tender or RV companion

395ps PaddleSki $899 2 person inflatable rowing catamaran kayak. Great for sea kayaking!

340xd Explorer Kayak $849 2 person inflatable kayak, great for camping and whitewater.

Bow Storage Bag $21 This trim, attractive bag fits on the bow of our 420x, 380x & 340x kayaks. Great for storing snacks, sodas, repair kits or a spare pump.Also fits on our 395ps and 435ps paddleski models.

Stern Storage Bag $18 This trim, attractive bag fits on the stern of our canoes. Great for storing snacks, sodas, repair kits or a spare pump.

Nylon Seat Bag for Aluminum Seat $39 Makes excellent use of the dead space underneath the wooden seat. Nylon flap secured with Velcro makes attachment easy. Comes with Nylon shoulder strap to carry to and from your boat. Storage capacity: 14 x 24 x 9.

SE370 Deluxe Kayak $349 12 ft kayak featuring:Self bailing drain valveThree deluxe one-way valvesLashed down inflatable spray skirtsI-beam construction floor2 skegs on the bottom for better tracking & speed Pressure Gauge and Repair KitBow & Stern Grab Line3 year warranty

Repair Kit For Transom Boats $15 Repair kit for Transom Sport Boats, Explorer Kayaks and Paddleski models. Includes two pieces of hull material, tube of glue & Halkey-Roberts valve replacement tool.

A-41 Large Bellows Pump $39 A high capacity footpump made of durable ABS plastic. Packs down for easy travel. Comes with adapter valves for Motormount boats, Transom boats, Paddleski, and kayak models.

MB-50 Electric Pump $39 The MB-50 electric pump inflates our motormount boats in a matter of minutes. Includes a cigarette lighter adapter for automotive use. Includes multiple valve adapters and a nine foot battery cable. This pump is for the SE6, SE8, SE9 and SE330 models.

MB100 High Pressure Electric $89 Designed for our Sport Boats, PaddleSkis, & Kayaks (except the SE-330), the MB-100 high speed electric pump is specifically designed for higher pressure inflatable boats. Hooks up to a car battery. Just set the pressure gauge to the desired pressure and turn on.

Deluxe Fly Fishing Seat $39 Our new Deluxe Fly Fishing Kayak High Seat provides super comfort and great back support like our regular Deluxe Kayak seat, but it sits you up 3” higher for greater casting comfort. Can be used with the SE 330, 395 ps, 435 ps, 340x, 380x, & 420x.

Deluxe Kayak Seat $39 Deluxe Kayak Seat. A great kayak seat that provides extra back support for paddling or rowing. Works in all of our kayaks.

Swivel Seat $49 Padded Swivel Seat. Can be used with the Seat Spider or attaches to our Fold Cat.

AB25-5 OARS $39 Designed for our Transom Boats, these oars connect with oarlock pins for fast, comfortable rowing. Collapsible for easy transport. 5 ft. 5 in. long.

AB40 7' 10 Double End Paddle $95 The asymmetrical spoon blade design of this kayak paddle allows for smooth entries and an even pull, maximizing the power from your stroke. Made with ABS/Fiberglass composite blades and an aluminum shaft that disconnects in the center. 4 lbs

seaeagletest $100 test