What is a First Strike?
Each Sealed Box of Gold, Silver and Platinum Eagles from the United States Mint contains a tape or seal that is dated and signed by an employee of the U.S. Mint. The date determines whether the coin is one of the first strikes (from the first sets of dies). On these limited production coins, PCGS will seal the coin in their “First Strike” plastic slab holder with the words “First Strike” inside the PCGS holder. Although the First Strike coins have the same design as expected future production, they will have a different Serial Number than regular 2005 Gold Eagles Graded By PCGS. Click here for First Strike 1 ounce gold eagles Click here To view or purchase proof quarter sets Click here! SPOT GOLD – The “spot” price is the price quoted for large bars of the precious metal, such as those stored in certified warehouses. Usually only the receipt of ownership changes hands. The spot price does not include broker commissions, transaction and storage fees, or delivery costs. When purchasing p
