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May 2005 Buyers' Group
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Germany 20 mark gold coins

Inflation and Destitution... vs ...Stability and Security
paper inflation

German gold coins
Kaiser Wilhelm II

Minted 1890 - 1913
Fineness: .900
Actual Gold Content: .2304 troy ounce
Grade BU -- Brilliant Uncirculated

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As the last gold coins minted prior to the disastrous inflation that befell Germany in the 1920's, the German 20 Mark gold coins proved to be life-savers for those who had the foresight to put some away before economic disaster struck.

At the height of the German Inflation, a family's life savings in paper currency could not purchase a cup of coffee. A purse of Wilhelm 20 mark gold coins, on the other hand, resolutely held its value -- a lesson that has not been lost on the modern saver.

To the left are representations of the various paper notes used throughout this inflationary period. The first notedisplayed is a 20 Mark note printed in 1913 worth the equivalent to the gold 20 Mark piece displayed to its right. The currency debasement occurred so rapidly, as represented by the progession down the page, that the 100,000 Mark note bears a February, 1923 print date, while the 500,000, the 20 million and the 100 million Mark notes bear a July print date of the same year. All told, these paper notes are completely worthless today, while the Gold Mark remains the valuable centerpiece of this month's special offer.

"In World War I, Germany -- like other governments -- borrowed heavily to pay its war costs. This led to inflation, but not much more than in the U.S. during the same period. After the war there was a period of stability, but then the inflation resumed. By 1923, the wildest inflation in history was raging. Often prices doubled in a few hours. A wild stampede developed to buy goods and get rid of paper money. By late 1923 it took 200 billion marks to buy a loaf of bread. Millions of hard-working, thrifty German people found that their life's savings would not buy a postage stamp. They were penniless." (Excerpted from "The Nightmare German Inflation" by Scientific Market Analysis, 1970.)

This month's buyers' group makes available to you these remarkable German 20 Mark Wilhelm II gold coins at fantastic discounts and quantity incentives. All historical relevance and interest aside, these German 20 Mark coins carry far lower mintages than the majority of their European counterparts and are typically priced at hefty premiums to the spot price of gold. But not while this offer lasts! Don't miss your chance to pick up this historic German gold coinage at very near bullion prices.

Click the order link below or else call 1-800-869-5115 and speak to one of our representatives to secure your part in this attractive offer! Personal checks and wire transfers, as always, will be gladly accepted on all phone orders.

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