The 1933 Double Eagle gold coin, minted but never legally circulated, is considered government property. Owning one of these rare $20 coins today is not just illegal but may result in confiscation.

2,300-Yr-Old Gold Ring Found in the Ancient Heart of Jerusalem, Could Be Linked to ‘The Ark of the Covenant' The riches of Jerusalem were underestimated by experts, as new revelations proved its ...

In a shocking archaeological discovery, an ancient gold ring has been unearthed at the City of David. It was found steps away from the Temple of Jerusalem, the last place the Ark of the Covenant ...

Rule 1: The Gold Ownership Ban During the Great Depression From 1933 to 1974, owning gold was not just a financial decision but a legal matter in the United States.

A 2,300-year-old gold ring was found in Jerusalem's City of David. (Eliyahu Yanai City of David) "We called over the archaeologists, everyone gathered around us and marveled at the special find.

The coin is the first schilling of its kind ever found and includes a depiction of a man dancing. The newly discovered shilling tested at about 60 percent gold content.

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