The best explanation of the history of this event to the present I have ever seen or read!
A must read if you are interested in the history of gold coins in this country.
--Bob Steinberg, Steinberg's Gold Coins of the World
A must read if you are interested in the history of gold coins in this country.
--Bob Steinberg, Steinberg's Gold Coins of the World
As a numismatist since childhood, and in the profession for 47 years, I found this book very informative, well-researched, and full of interesting historical information. Ferguson ties history, culture, and politics together about a subject that continues to be of interest today, if you have any interest in gold in any form.
--Fred Weinberg, co-author "The Error Coin Encyclopedia," Authenticator for Major Mint Error coins
--Fred Weinberg, co-author "The Error Coin Encyclopedia," Authenticator for Major Mint Error coins
You MUST read this book! Whether your collection includes one gold coin or one thousand, you need to drop what you are doing and order this book. It is packed with dynamic information on how Americans suddenly lost their gold holdings and their ability to protect themselves from the consequences that followed. The parallels to today are striking, so do not delay.
--Richard Nachbar, Nachbar Rare Coins
--Richard Nachbar, Nachbar Rare Coins
A well thought out and straightforward look at a subject that most people knew nothing about. The author tells the story in an easy-to-read version of history. Most people know what gold and gold coins are, however, few of us know how our politicians have manipulated gold throughout history.
--Jeffrey Zarit, Professional Numismatist, member PNG
--Jeffrey Zarit, Professional Numismatist, member PNG
Few people ever get past citing Executive Order 6102... This book rests on careful research [and] delivers the facts.
--Michael E. Marotta, American Numismatic Association
--Michael E. Marotta, American Numismatic Association
[Roosevelt's gold laws] permanently altered the national economic and numismatic landscape. Original documents were the only resources available to shed light on this important shift in policy--until now. In this text, Ferguson has compiled the available information on the topic into a comprehensive resource that will benefit those inside and outside of numismatics.
--Cynthia Wood-Davies, The Numismatist
--Cynthia Wood-Davies, The Numismatist
I recommend reading Confiscation, Gold as Contraband: 1933-1975. At 143 pages, with an additional 9 pages as annotated bibliography, the book can be read over a weekend, and you can learn so much about the time period... This book is a no-brainer to add to your numismatic library.
--Jay Chamberlain, FUN Topics, official publication of Florida United Numismatists
--Jay Chamberlain, FUN Topics, official publication of Florida United Numismatists
I can honestly say that it was worth the read. I thought I already knew all there was to know on this subject... but I was wrong.
--Ed Steer, Ed Steer's Gold and Silver Digest
--Ed Steer, Ed Steer's Gold and Silver Digest