Normal coin issues are those struck for circulation purposes in the country for which they were struck. However, the countries producing bullion-priced issues are looking to sell their output around the world.
Sometimes, the bureaucrats at government mints needed a little outside help in creating profitable new coin programs. Here are two stories involving the bullion issues. The idea for China to strike a series of Panda precious metals coins came from a New York coin dealer/wholesaler. Since its inception in 1982, this program has grown substantially, especially since it is now legal (and
