Aug 16, 2008

The U.S. Mint paid a certain price for gold in order to make gold coins to sell to dealers and the public. But with the recent manipulation sending gold prices crashing, the Mint does not want to sell its gold at a loss, so it is suspending sales until the prices go back up to more realistic levels.

A little war would easily resolve the problem.

http://apmexdealer.blogspot.com/2008/08/news-alert-us-mint-suspends-sales-of.html