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During World War I, Germany faced extensive economic blockades and severe shortages of gold and foreign currency needed to sustain the imperial war effort. In 1916, the Reichsbank revived the historic 1813 patriotic campaign originally popularized during the Napoleonic Wars: \"Gold gab ich für Eisen\" (\"Gold I gave for iron\"). German citizens were strongly urged to surrender their gold jewelry, precious heirlooms, and gold coins to municipal collection centers in exchange for paper currency and these commemorative blackened iron medals. Sculpted by the noted Berlin artist Hermann Kurt Hosaeus and produced in large quantities by foundries such as Gladenbeck, the medal served as a tangible badge of patriotic honor. Wearing iron jewelry or displaying this award shielded families from social condemnation for hoarding gold during a period of national wartime austerity.
Welcome to Arizona Coin & Bullion — Arizona’s Newest MUST-VISIT SHOP and your trusted source for high-quality coins, bullion, and numismatic treasures! Whether you\'re a seasoned collector, an investor, or just starting your numismatic journey, we offer a carefully curated selection of rare and valuable coins, bars, rounds, and much more.
We Specialize In:
U.S. & World Coins
Gold & Silver Bullion
Certified & Graded Coins
Why Shop With Us?
Authenticity Guaranteed ? We stand behind every item we sell.
Family-Owned & Operated ? We believe in building meaningful, long-lasting relationships with our customers.
Fast & Secure Shipping ? Every order is carefully packaged and shipped with tracking.
YES, WE COMBINE SHIPPING! We are happy to combine multiple purchases whenever possible to help save on shipping costs.For sale items, please request an invoice before paying if you have multiple items you\'d like us to combine. For Buy It Now items, please send us a message after purchasing multiple items so we can combine your shipping.
If you\'re planning to purchase multiple items, feel free to message us beforehand and we\'ll be happy to help with the best way to combine your order.
Customer Satisfaction ? We prioritize top-notch service and are always happy to answer any questions.
RAW / UNGRADED ITEMS
Any coin or banknote listed as raw or ungraded has not been professionally graded. No professional opinion has been obtained regarding grade, cleaning, alterations, surface preservation, authenticity, or other possible impairments. Any grade estimate or range provided is our best assessment based on our experience and examination of the item and should not be considered a professional or guaranteed grade.
Please examine all photos carefully and make your own assessment of the item\'s condition and characteristics before offerding or purchasing. Photos are an important part of the description and accurately represent the item being offered.
CERTIFIED / GRADED ITEMS
For certified coins and notes, the grade and information shown on the holder are provided by the grading service. Please review the photos carefully to verify the certification number, holder, label, and overall appearance of the item being offered.Be sure to follow our store to stay updated on our latest additions, sales, and special deals.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or special requests, feel free to send us a message. We\'re happy to help!
Thank you for visiting Arizona Coin & Bullion and happy offerding!!
