The 1848 discovery of gold at Sutter’s Mill kicked off the California gold rush. People from all over flooded the Western rivers in search of treasure – hoping to strike it rich! Now, celebrate the 175th anniversary of that monumental discovery with these handsome collectibles:
- 1/2 gram 99.9% pure gold – reverse features a shovel and a pick axe behind a massive pile of gleaming gold nuggets with the words gold rush california 1848-1855. The obverse depicts the Republic of Congo coat of arms and the 100 Francs denomination.
Add one or both of these striking coins to your collection today!