3 Must-Have Vintage Gold Coins

 Own vintage European gold at an affordable rate! [Gold]( [Silver]( [Platinum]( [Sale](  [JM Bullion]( [Free Shipping]( [JM Bullion](   [Vintage Gold](   A Brief History During the 19th century, coins of vastly different sizes, denominations, compositions and countries of origin circulated throughout the world. Merchants were forced to transact business in a dizzying array of world currencies. This was especially true in Europe, where over twenty nations issued their own coins in varying weights and sizes. Even if a trader was familiar with all European currencies, the issue remained of whether coins would be readily accepted or recognized by other parties. Many pieces were either discounted or refused altogether. This was a major impediment to commerce. The nations of France, Belgium, Italy and Switzerland devised a solution in 1865. These four countries adopted a treaty whereby their coinage would follow a common gold and silver standard. Under this agreement, all four nations would issue interchangeable coins with identical sizes, purities and value ratios. All gold coins would be .900 fine, all silver coins would be .835 fine, and the gold-to-silver ratio was set at 15.5-to-1. By using these consistent weights and compositions, each country’s coinage would be denominated in different currencies yet identical in terms of bullion content. This cooperative effort, known as the Latin Monetary Union (LMU), greatly facilitated trade between these four nations. Soon, many other countries like Greece, Spain, Romania, to name just a few, joined the union. Ultimately, however, the LMU was a victim to its success. The larger the alliance became, the greater the stresses on the program. Some countries violated the guidelines of the program, debased their currencies, and printed paper money based on the coinage standard. The political turbulence of World War I was the ultimate “nail in the coffin” for the Latin Monetary Union. While the treaty officially ended in 1927, most countries abandoned the standard between 1910 and 1920. The Deal While Austria-Hungary never joined the LMU, they did agree upon a separate treaty with France in 1867 and began minting some of it’s gold coins on the LMU standard. Some of the more popular gold coins from this treaty include the 4 Florin (10 Francs) and the 8 Florin (20 Francs). Although these gold coins vanished from circulation many decades ago, they have since found a new role as a trusted form of bullion. Today, investors around the world continue to hold LMU gold pieces as a store of value. They offer the convenience and small unit size of a fractional gold coin without the added premium. For a limited time, we are pleased to offer you these gold coins at a discounted, affordable rate: [10 Francs / 4 Florin Austrian Gold Coin]( [10 Francs / 4 Florin Austrian Gold Coin (Avg. Circulated)]( $8.99/coin over spot [BUY NOW](    [20 Francs / 8 Florin Austrian Gold Coin]( [20 Francs / 8 Florin Austrian Gold Coin (Avg. Circulated)]( $11.99/coin over spot [BUY NOW](       Bonus Gold Offer  [1912 10 Corona Austrian Gold Coin (Restrike)]( [1912 10 Corona Austrian Gold Coin (Restrike)]( $9.99/coin over spot [BUY NOW](  These vintage gold coins are steeped in history and boast a rich backstory, yet carry a lower premium than a modern gold Eagle. They’re a cost-effective form of gold with the added benefit of numismatic/collectible appeal. At today’s rates, they offer the ability to collect and invest at the same time. Hurry and add yours while supplies last!    Recommended For You   [GOLD](  [SILVER](  [PLATINUM](  [COPPER](  [NE]( ARRIVALS  [DOWNLOAD OUR APP!]( [App Store]( [Google Play]( [J]( JM BULLION'S COMMUNITY [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [View Online](   |   [Forward to a Friend](   |   [Manage Preferences](   |   [Unsubscribe]( JMBullion.com | 11700 Preston Road | Suite 660153 | Dallas, TX 75230 | United States © 2021 JM Bullion                               Â