Finally, The Mint Has Released An Expensive New Coin

Coins are hot right now. Every night on television, Montel Williams attempts to sell us commemorative Obama coins. That loud guy is still selling complete sets of state quarters, which I believe he has been doing since 1984.

And now, just in time for Valentine’s Day, the U.S. Mint has released a coin currently selling at around $1240. I know what a certain special someone is getting on the 14th! (An Obama coin set.)

The 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin is the subject of a new exhibit at the U.S. Mint right here in Philadelphia. There’s a story behind the UHRDEGC, a reproduction of a 1907 $20 gold coin, but none of it is as interesting as the fact that the mint has a new coin on sale.