Hard Pack with OGP refers to a specific category of coins that have historical significance and modern appeal for collectors and investors. These coins come in their original government packaging (OGP) and hard plastic cases, preserving their condition.
Hard Pack with OGP coins offer benefits as an investment, including:
Tangible assets with inherent value
Potential for appreciation over time
Historical and numismatic significance
Factors affecting Hard Pack with OGP prices include:
Rarity and mintage numbers
Condition and grade
Market demand
These coins can play a role in portfolio diversification by providing exposure to physical precious metals and collectibles.
The United States Mint is the primary producer of Hard Pack with OGP coins. As the official mint of the United States, it has a long history of creating high-quality coinage.
Other sovereign mints may occasionally offer coins in similar packaging, but the U.S. Mint's products dominate this category.
Some popular Hard Pack with OGP coins include:
1882 CC GSA Uncirculated Morgan Silver Dollar - Features the "CC" mintmark from the Carson City Mint.
1878 CC GSA Uncirculated Morgan Silver Dollar - The first year of issue for Carson City Morgan Dollars.
1880 CC GSA Uncirculated Morgan Silver Dollar - A scarce issue with only 591,000 minted.
1881 CC GSA Uncirculated Morgan Silver Dollar - Another low mintage year from Carson City.
1884 CC GSA Uncirculated Morgan Silver Dollar - A more common date but still desirable in GSA packaging.
These coins typically contain 90% silver and feature the classic Morgan Dollar design. The GSA packaging includes a hard plastic case and often a certificate of authenticity.
The GSA Silver Dollars category encompasses coins released during government sales in the 1970s. These sales made previously unavailable Morgan Dollars accessible to collectors.
GSA Silver Dollars are valued for their:
Historical connection to U.S. Treasury vaults
Preserved condition in original government packaging
Predominantly Carson City Mint origins
Collecting GSA Silver Dollars offers insight into a unique chapter of American numismatic history.