The Half Union: The $50 Gold Coin You’ve Never Heard Of

Update: 2020-03-04

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Sometimes historical circumstances lead to unconventional proposals. Such is the case of a U.S. $50 gold coin known as a half union. Its story is filled with bureaucratic intrigue and economic transformation. Everett walks through the history of the half union and why it never gained approval for regular production.

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The Half Union: The $50 Gold Coin You’ve Never Heard Of

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The Half Union: The $50 Gold Coin You’ve Never Heard Of

Everett Millman

The Half Union: The $50 Gold Coin You’ve Never Heard Of