Meet the first coin in the series depicting a gold rush scene. The discovery of gold, often accompanied by other precious metals and rare-earth minerals, brought an onrush of miners seeking their fortune. Several men in their work robes are depicted on the coin. Silver figures create an original contrast […]
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