Complete Guide to the Fairmont Collection

By GovMint: 

What is the Fairmont Collection? This guide will cover everything you need to know about the vintage gold coin collection, including its history and significance, as well as tips on how coin collectors can acquire a piece of this incredible find.

Table of Contents

What Is the Fairmont Collection?

When Was the Fairmont Collection Made Available?

Where Was the Fairmont Collection Minted?

Are Fairmont Collection Coins Rare?

How to Collect Fairmont Collection Coins

What Is the Fairmont Collection Reserve+?

What Coins Belong to the Fairmont Collection Reserve+?

$5 Liberty Gold Coin

$10 Liberty Gold Coin

$10 Indian Gold Coin

$20 Liberty Gold Coin

$20 Saint-Gaudens

Why Buy Coins of the Fairmont Collection Reserve+?

What to Avoid When Collecting Fairmont Collection Coins

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What Is the Fairmont Collection?

The Fairmont Collection is an astonishing hoard of U.S. vintage gold coins, amassed and hidden from the markets for 75 to 125 plus  years before its discovery. What makes this particular collection so significant is that these coins escaped the Gold Recall of 1933, when gold was melted into bars, and possession of monetary gold by U.S. civilians was criminalized by the U.S. government. This coin hoard includes sought-after and high-quality coins that span from the early 19th to the 20th century, offering a unique snapshot of America’s numismatic history. Its discovery has led to an interest in vintage gold coins, offering collectors a unique opportunity to acquire and add Fairmont Collection coins to their own coin collection.

When Was the Fairmont Collection Made Available?

Although the Fairmont Collection is an amalgamation of pre-1933 vintage gold coins, these coins were not publicly available until May 2018. Their release followed a thorough grading process by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), an organization dedicated to assessing and certifying the quality and authenticity of coins.

Where Was the Fairmont Collection Minted?

The Fairmont Collection itself was not produced in the traditional sense because it is a collection of pre-1933 vintage gold coins rather than a single minted item. Instead, the coins within the collection were originally produced at various U.S. mint facilities. These include:

• New Orleans Mint (no longer in operation)
• Carson City Mint (no longer in operation)
• San Francisco Mint
• Philadelphia Mint
• Dahlonega Mint (no longer in operation)
• Denver Mint

Are Fairmont Collection Coins Rare?

Some coins in the Fairmont Coin Collection may be considered rare depending upon a variety of factors. The Gold Recall of 1933, which resulted in millions of gold coins being melted down into gold bars, has made surviving gold coins from before 1933 hard to find in some cases. The historical significance of these coins adds to their uniqueness, and finding a pre-1933 vintage gold coin in excellent condition can be even more difficult. Collectors are advised to consider mintage, date and mint mark combinations, and condition when considering the numismatic appeal or potential rarity of coins in the Fairmont Collection.

How to Collect Fairmont Collection Coins 

If you’re wondering how to acquire a piece of history from the Fairmont Collection, we have some good news. GovMint offers the Fairmont Collection Reserve+ where coin collectors or enthusiasts can get their hands on these unique, pre-1933 vintage gold coins. But what is the Fairmont Collection Reserve+? We’ll answer this question in the section just below.

What Coins Belong to the Fairmont Collection Reserve +?

The Fairmont Collection Reserve+  is comprised of many different types of coins, such as:

• $5 Liberty Gold Coins
• $10 Liberty Gold Coins
• $10 Indian Gold Coins 
• $20 Liberty Gold Coins
• $20 Saint-Gaudens Gold Coins 

The following sections will provide more detailed information about each coin.

Why Buy Coins of the Fairmont Collection Reserve+?

Earlier this year, in 2024, we announced the special release of our Fairmont Collection Reserve+. But, why should you consider buying coins from this unique collection? Here are several benefits and reasons to purchase coins from the Fairmont Collection Reserve+ through GovMint:

• A colossal collection consisting of over 13,000 U.S. Vintage Gold coins—a hoard of this nature is unheard of in today’s coin-collecting world.
• Quality and freshness are unique features, and the coins in this hoard are well preserved and drooling with sensational golden eye appeal.
• Each coin has been graded by PCGS and  earned the coveted + designation signifying quality.
• The grades of the sets and singles are MS62+ to MS65+.
• This assortment features coins such as the $5, $10, and $20 Liberty—the largest U.S. vintage coin struck for circulation—and the $10 Indian designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
• Each coin is authenticated, graded, and encapsulated by the PCGS, one of the leading third-party coin grading services in the world.
• In 1933, when President Franklin Roosevelt issued the Gold Recall, millions of U.S. vintage gold coins were lost in the melting pots and turned into bars.  
• The coins that we have available fortunately dodged the melting pots.
• These coins were struck during the Wild West years of Billy the Kid and Jesse James, the declaration of the end of the frontier, railroad expansion, Teddy Roosevelt becoming President, devastating World War I, a decade of peace and excitement, and the Great Depression.

The coins’ date ranges in this assortment vary. For instance, the $5 and $10 Liberty coins span from 1880 to 1907, while the $10 Indian coins range from 1907 to 1932. The $20 Liberty coins are dated from 1873 to 1907. Additionally, each coin will be housed in a custom-designed Fairmont Collection Reserve+ logo presentation case. Each case comes with a folio containing a story card that provides more details about the coin.

What to Avoid When Collecting Fairmont Collection Coins

If you’re new to coin collecting but want to add a vintage gold coin to your collection, keep the following tips in mind: Avoid touching your coin with your bare hands, do not wash or clean it, and ensure you buy from reputable vendors. Check reviews if available. With the Fairmont Collection Reserve+, each coin will already be sealed in a clear plastic case (or coin slab), designed to help protect it from scratches, dirt, and other contaminants.

Ready to Build Your Coin Collection? Visit GovMint Today!

Explore the Fairmont Collection Reserve+ and other collectible coins by visiting our website. GovMint is proud to offer a wide variety of authentic and certified vintage coins, each with its own unique history and appeal.  Our collection provides ample opportunity to add remarkable pieces to your personal collection. Don’t miss the chance to acquire some of the finest coins available.

References:

https://www.federalreservehistory.org/essays/gold-reserve-act

https://www.coinworld.com/news/us-coins/fairmont-collection-offers-up-fresh-gold-to-an-eager-market

https://www.numismaticnews.net/world-coins/dahlonega-mint-offers-storied-history 

https://www.usmint.gov/learn/history/historical-documents/history-of-the-denver-mint

https://www.newswire.com/news/govmint-announces-the-fairmont-collection-reserve-an-extraordinary-22285497

https://coinweek.com/indian-head-10-gold-coins-the-other-saint-gaudens-masterpiece/

https://www.ngccoin.com/coin-explorer/united-states/gold-double-eagles/liberty-head-20-1850-1907/