I don't know what exactly to say about this: a $20K Barry Bonds coin? This is quite a bit of money for something that was produced this year. I wonder how much one pound of 24KT gold is worth...

Thoughts?


For Immediate Release
Contact:  Timm Boyle, Double M Communications (262-942-9851)
 
Licensed by Barry Bonds and Major League Baseball
Extremely Rare One-Pound 24kt Gold
Barry Bonds Home Run Record Proof Coin Available Now from Highland Mint
 
            MELBOURNE, Fla., August 10, 2007 – If an ounce of prevention is
worth a pound of cure, just think what a pound of 24kt gold coin must be
worth!  How about $20,000?
 
The Highland Mint has produced a one-pound, 24kt gold proof coin to honor
Barry Bonds for his 756th home run that he hit August 7 at AT&T Park in San
Francisco to become Major League Baseball’s all-time home run leader.
 
This product, licensed by Barry Bonds and Major League Baseball, is limited
to 25 coins and sells for $20,000 each.  Each coin is individually numbered
1 through 25.
 
“More million dollar coins have been sold in the past three years than in
the previous 30 years as the entire coin industry has gone rarity based,”
said Ian Clay, president of the Westminster Mint, a leading national rare
coin dealer.  “This extremely limited Barry Bonds Home Run Record proof coin
has many unique features that will interest both the rare coin and sports
memorabilia collector.  We expect a fast and complete sellout.”
 
Each proof coin measuring 3.5 inches in diameter features a portrait of
Barry Bonds on the obverse and the official 756 custom logo designed by
Barry Bonds on the reverse.
 
The one-pound, 24-kt gold Barry Bonds Home Run Record proof coin is
available by calling toll-free 1-800-301-3868.