{"product_id":"1-oz-u-s-mint-commemorative-arts-gold-medal","title":"1 oz U.S. Mint Commemorative Arts Gold Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1 oz U.S. Mint Commemorative Arts Gold Medal is a gold medal. The listed metal amount is 1 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistory and background\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe American Arts commemorative gold medal tradition honored creative figures through precious metal medallic art. A medal differs from a sovereign coin because a monetary denomination is not essential to its identity. Portraits and artistic subjects can provide historical interest independently of the amount of gold in the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDesign and product identity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis variable-subject offering should be understood through the medal’s stated gold amount and the actual artist or cultural figure represented on the supplied issue. It does not promise one specific portrait or design when none is named. The medal format allows commemorative art without turning the piece into an American Gold Eagle, even if the two products contain a similar amount of fine gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListed metal amount:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint or maker attribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e G1ARTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding the metal content\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrecious metal ounce weights use the troy system. One troy ounce equals 31.1034768 grams, while a kilogram equals one thousand grams. Fineness states the proportion of precious metal in an alloy; fine metal weight states the amount of that metal. An alloyed coin’s gross weight includes its other metals as well. These measurements explain why a denomination, a package weight and a stated fine metal amount should not be treated as the same specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFinish and condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bullion or ungraded coin can be described by its issue, finish and condition without an independent numeric grade. BU means Brilliant Uncirculated when used in the offering, while ordinary capsules or mint packaging are different from third-party certification. A raw coin should not be represented as MS70 merely because it is bright or uncirculated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePreserving the product\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreserving the surface and the original identifying information helps retain the product’s physical history. Handle an unencapsulated collectible by its edges where appropriate and avoid polishing or abrasive cleaning. Keep a certified holder or stated assay package intact when retaining its identification matters. A brighter surface created by cleaning is not the same thing as a higher original condition grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterial, design and numismatic identity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA product’s history is carried by several different kinds of information. The issuing or manufacturing name explains its origin, the design identifies its subject, the metal specification describes its material and the condition language describes its preservation. A date can connect the piece with a particular program or historical period without proving that it is rare. These features remain meaningful together even when two offerings contain similar amounts of precious metal. Keeping them distinct provides a more accurate description of the actual object.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eComposition and the finished format\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRefining concerns the composition of the metal, while forming and finishing determine its physical presentation. An assay tests material composition and should not be confused with an assessment of collectible surface condition. The finished object brings together its stated material, dimensions or weight, artwork and any packaging specifically included in the offering. These characteristics describe what the product is, rather than supplying a fixed market value or a promise about a later sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"kz-product-sources\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical and technical references:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/pcgsnolookup\/u-s-mint-medals\/794\"\u003ePCGS reference\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kzoo Bullion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52518421037351,"sku":"G1ARTS","price":4346.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/5046\/7367\/files\/media_6c6dcede-7662-4a4d-9425-f4daa2d1bb98.jpg?v=1793706286","url":"https:\/\/kzoobullion.com\/products\/1-oz-u-s-mint-commemorative-arts-gold-medal","provider":"Kzoo Bullion","version":"1.0","type":"link"}