Lear Capital Celebrates America's Presidents With Launch Of New Gold, Silver Coin Series

As the United States’ 250th birthday approaches in 2026, Lear Capital, Inc. is celebrating the founding fathers with the launch of a new gold and silver coin series. Honoring America’s “Shrine of Democracy,” each coin features one of the presidents sculpted on Mount Rushmore. The series kicks off with the release of George Washington coins. The subsequent coins will feature Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. 

The launch of the new coin series comes as demand for gold bars and coins remains strong. In the second quarter, sales of gold bars and coins hit a 13-year high of 32.2 tonnes, according to the World Gold Council. That pushed demand in the first half of 2023 to 65 tonnes, the strongest first half since the trade group began tracking it. 

Gold Seen As A Safe Haven 

The failures of two regional banks in the first quarter drove demand, with investors rushing to buy gold coins and bars to guard against future bank failures. Demand is expected to remain strong next year thanks to the presidential election and economic uncertainty.  

Gold is often viewed as a safe haven in turbulent economic times and a hedge against inflation. Gold, unlike paper coins, real estate and other assets, has maintained its value, withstanding the test of time. It’s also a way to give an investment account or IRA diversification beyond stocks and bonds. And, of course, gold is tangible and can be passed onto future generations. 

Lear Capital has been a leader in the precious metals market since 1997, helping investors buy bullion, acquire premium coins and add physical gold and silver to IRA accounts. 

Coins Reflect Phases Of American History 

The George Washington coins, which will become available to purchase in mid-October, feature the face of Washington and the scripted word “Birth,” reflecting the original intention of Mount Rushmore creator and sculptor Gutzon Borglum. Borglum wanted the four president faces to represent phases in American history including birth (Washington), growth (Jefferson), development (Roosevelt) and preservation (Lincoln). 

The coins include a 1.5-ounce silver coin and a 0.25-ounce gold coin. The coins are sourced from the state of Niue, a self-governing territory of New Zealand where the official head of state is King Charles III. The monarch’s face is on the obverse of the coin. The .9999 gold coin has a half-ounce denomination, while the .999 silver coin has a one-and-a-half-ounce denomination. The mintage is 300,000 for the silver coin and 30,000 for the gold coin. 

Subsequent coins in the series will have the same mintage and denomination. They are expected to become available once every six months.

Dream Come True 

The “Shrine of Democracy” series is something Lear Capital has dreamed of doing and planned to accomplish for a long time. They represent the company's belief in the principles and values of the U.S. and its reverence for these four presidents. 

“We wanted to create something of inherent value with the gold and silver coins, but also something that reflects the nation’s rich history and great leaders,” said John Ohanesian, the CEO of Lear Capital.

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