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July 4th, 2026, marks the official 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence in 1776. Led by the Founding Fathers, the original 13 American colonies stood up against the mighty British government in an epic struggle to take control of their own destiny and freedom. Now, in this milestone 250th anniversary year, Americans are looking back with gratitude and respect to our beloved Founding Fathers—architects of the democratic republic which has flourished under their blueprint.
To mark this anniversary, a new world first 13-sided $10 coin has been struck in 24 karat gold. Featuring one of the most significant Founding Fathers of the United States of America – Alexander Hamilton – and featuring 13 stars signifying the 13 original colonies.
Alexander Hamilton was the principal author of The Federalist Papers, he saw America’s future as dependent on strong, centralized control. He was a key player in negotiations over the ratification of the US Constitution and, as the nation’s first Secretary of the Treasury, he laid the foundations of the US financial system as we know it today, including the creation of the Bank of the United States and the US Mint.
His later career was dogged by private scandal, and he died in 1804 in a duel with his arch-rival, Vice President Aaron Burr. His extraordinary life was immortalized by the hugely popular Broadway musical Hamilton, which premiered in 2016.
The obverse of each coin is based directly on the 1792 ‘Washington President’ Gold Eagle that researchers believe was minted as a unique pattern for a gold eagle, or $10 piece, which was expressly struck for and presented to George Washington. There is evidence that Washington carried this gold eagle with him as a pocket piece.
Struck in 24k gold, it’s expertly minted to a stunning reverse proof finish.
