1997 PF 70 GAE set

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Original Total Mintage Summary:

Compared to the Class of 1996, the 1997 Gold Eagle Proofs are downright distinguished. In fact, compared to all issues of the Gold Eagle Proofs, the Class of 1997 is one of the most distinguished classes of all. With only a total of 119,147 total Proof coins across all four denominations.

NGC Certified Population Summary:

Additionally, through June 26, 2009, a total of only 357 four coin Gold Eagle Proofs sets from 1997 had been certified by NGC in Proof 70 condition.

Key World Events for 1997:

January 22:

Madeleine Albright becomes the first female Secretary of State following her confirmation by the U.S. Senate.

February 13:

The Dow Jones Industrial Average continues its unabated climb closing above 7,000 for the first time, as reports begin to surface about improper financial contributions to the Democratic Party through the Chinese Embassy in the 1996 U.S. campaigns.

May 2:

Tony Blair is appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

May 11:

IBM’s “Deep Blue” defeats Gary Kasparov in the final game of their rematch, marking the first time a computer beat a chess world champion in a multi-game match.

June 2:

Timothy McVeigh is convicted for his role in the 1995 terrorist bombing of the Oklahoma City Federal Building.

July 1:

The United Kingdom hands over sovereignty of Hong Kong to the People’s Republic of China.

July 16:

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above 8,000 for the first time and has now see its value double in only 30 months.

August 6:

Microsoft buys a $150 million stake in financially troubled Apple Computer and sets the stage for Apple’s comeback.

August 31:

Princess Diana is killed in a car crash in Paris.

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