As a group, the 2005 Gold Eagle Proofs rank as the 2nd most rare by total mintage of all four-coin denomination Gold Eagle Proof issues from 1988-2005. Within the group, the $10 Gold Eagle Proof with only 7,992 Proof coins produced, is the #1 rarest $10 Gold Proof in the entire series from 1988-2005. Additionally, the $5 Gold Eagle Proof, with only 17,546 coins produced ranks as the 2nd rarest $5 Gold Eagle Proof in the entire series as well. As in previous years, within the group itself, the $25 Gold Eagle Proof is still the most rare.
Additionally, through June 26, 2009, a total of only 930 four coin Gold Eagle Proofs sets from 2005 had been certified by NGC in Proof 70 condition.
The first free Parliamentary elections in Iraq since 1958 take place.
Scientists Guised as a prospective measure from hostilities it feels from the United States, North Korea announces it possesses nuclear weapons.
Pope John Paul II Dies. Over 4 million people travel to the Vatican to mourn his passing.
Lance Armstrong wins a 7th consecutive Tour de France. Shortly thereafter, he retires from cycling.
The Space Shuttle Discovery is launched, marking the first Space Shuttle flight in 2 1/2 years since the Columbia disaster.
Hurricane Katrina strikes the U.S. Gulf Coast, killing at least 1,836 people and virtually shutting down the city of New Orleans. Hurricane Rita follows a month later.
John G. Roberts, Jr. is confirmed and sworn in as Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, succeeding the recently deceased William Rehnquist.
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