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Egyptian Couple Find Possible Rare Coin Worth Millions and Shrouded in U.S. History

An example of a Saint Gaudens $20 Double EagleQatar Ar-Raya newspaper reported that an Egyptian couple discovered a rare coin that could be a legendary Saint-Gaudens 1933 $20 Double Eagle.

These particular coins have an extremely unique and fascinating history. According to the 2008 Official Red Book®—A Guide Book of United States Coins, only 13 specimens are known to have survived.

In fact, the U.S. Treasury indicates only one 1933 $20 Double Eagle has ever been monetized and issued by the United States Mint.

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