WTC Ground Zero PCGS Certified Coins

Coin Collector wake up and discover these beautiful coins of history in our time, the WTC coins certified by PCGS as WTC Ground Zero Recovery. These coins are absolutely beautiful in their original American Flag pedigree insert by PCGS. These coins are our history and they are still available at prices where everybody can be a buyer at these price. If you wait many more years the only coins that will be available will be the silver eagles from the world trade center. Gold and Silver coins will be gone.

In this coin set there are only one coin the 1998 Philharmonic 1 oz gold. I think its one of the best looking gold coins out there. All sets are numbered 1 of 140.

We have been waiting for this set for a while but here it is the 1 of 150 WTC set. It is a 2001 Silver eagle and a 2001 $25 gold eagle. All 150 sets are made up of these two coins.

So the 1 of 269 was original a set of 5 coins the WTC $1 silver eagle, $5,$10,$25,$50 gold all coins in this set is from 2001.

This one set was up for auction in 2007 and all coins where sold individually.

Missing $50 Gold

So the 1 of 531 WTC coin set was a 4 coin set all from 2001 it consisted of the $1 silver eagle, the $5,$10,$25, Gold eagle all WTC recovery coins. Many of these sets has been broken up and sold but there are still some complete sets around.

Now we have the complete detail of each set in the 1 of 426 WTC Ground Zero Recovery Set. This set consisted of $1 Silver Eagle 2001 certified Gem Uncirculated and 1 Credit Swiss Gold bar. All the sets came like this and many of the sets has been broken up but this was the original set.

  Missing the silver eagle

So new information comes to me every day now and here is something that I did not know. The 190 series is a 6 coin set, total coins in the set is not 190 coins but 1,140 coins.

The 6 coins in this set are the 2001 $1 silver,$5,$10,$25,$50 gold, $100 Platinum. Most sets have been split up but the original set that came out from the world trade center was these 6 coins in 1 of 190

I will correct the information other place in this website to make the corrections.

I would love to see somebody collect the Austrian series with all the Philharmonic coins. There are a 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz and 1/10 oz. The denominations are 2,000, 1,000,500 and 200 Schillings.

BEST BUY LOW MINTAGE 1999 AUSTRIA GOLD 200 SCHILLING WTC GROUND ZERO RECOVERY    US $782.99

★BEST BUY★LOW MINTAGE1999 AUSTRIA GOLD 200 SCHILLING WTC GROUND ZERO RECOVERY    US $782.99

This is an interesting set all 1000 sets are made up of one WTC silver eagle year 2001 MS69 and one $5 Gold eagle 1999 MS 69. There where 1000 sets sold like this at the start of the recovered coins from WTC how many sets like this that is left is anybodies guess.

I wish I had this coin would go great with my set of 2001 that I am trying to put together. Look at the discoloring of the coin, great picture of this coin.

WTC 2001 PCGS MS69 $1 $5 $10 $25 RECOVERY GOLD EAGLES    US $8,995.99

2001 WTC Gold $25 Eagle Ground Zero Recovery 9 11 PCGS 1 2 ounce    US $1,995.00

WTC 2001 PCGS Gem Unc $25 Dollar Gold Eagle 1 of 190 Ground Zero Recovery    US $3,395.99

The final coin in the 1 of 269 series set for the 2001 gold coins found at the world trade center this coin was at auction in May 2007 and sold for $2,070.00

2001 $25 Gold Eagle found at the vault of the world trade center and graded by PCGS or Collectors Universe. This coin was part of a series that is 1 of 269. Sold at auction for $1,955.00 back in May 2007

Here is the $10 Gold eagle from the series 1 of 269. As all the coins are on this page this series are possible, this coin sold at auction in $1,495.00 in May 2007

This is a nice set that somebody collected out of the 1 of 521 series, just missing the $50 Gold 1 of 521 if there where on in the series I don't know that. Very nice collection that must have taken a long time to put together.

The coins that were recovered out of the COMEX vaults in the sub-basement of World Trade Center were certified by PCGS and a chain of custody was followed from the time the coins left the vaults at World Trade Center until they arrived at PCGS for authentication. PCGS has never publicly released or have any population reports generated for these historical coins and it is our understanding that they have absolutely no interest in ever doing so anytime in the near future. Collectors are left to wonder, why would a reputable coin grading service such as PCGS take all of the extra measures to ensure that the coins never leave the sight of security officials so that they could properly authenticate the coins if they never had any intentions of keeping accurate records of how many coins were actually recovered?

We believe that PCGS, the number one coin grading service, owes it to the American Numismatist as well as the victims of September 11, 2001 the courtesy of a population report so that we can at least have some kind of reference as to what the prices for some of these historical pieces should be according to their rarity. These coins are so unique and mean so much to so many collectors worldwide that not only is it time for some kind of accountability, it is time to properly give these coins the respectful place and recognition that they deserve and have now earned in numismatic history. These PCGS certified coins will forever serve as reminders of the events of September 11, 2001 so that we may never forget our Brothers and Sisters that were lost on that fateful day.

Whether collectors refer to them as “Historic Coins” or “Blood Coins” it is now of no consequence as they have now earned their rightful place in world history. The coins are what they are, important pieces of world history no matter who profited from their sale or whether or not PCGS thought it were right! It is true that quite a few dealers and or collectors made or are making money through the sale of these coins but how else can they be passed down from generation to generation? As gifts? Come on people, let’s be real.

If an individual collector and PCGS authorized dealer Mitchell Spivac known as www.wondercoin.com on eBay can account for 100 New York State Quarters that raised over $40,000 dollars for the Uniformed Firefighters Association (UFA) Widows’ and Children’s Fund. How come PCGS and or the “Originators” of these the World trade Center Recovered coins cannot account for every coin certified given the fact that an official statement given by PCGS on November 14, 2002 says;

“This was one of the toughest and touchiest decisions we ever made. In the months following Sept 11, we were approached on numerous occasions to do coin-related projects. We rejected all the projects except one PCGS project from one source. After considerable thought, we decided to do the one PCGS project because we knew the people handling the deal very well, they assured us that everything would be handled in the best possible way, and they assured us a hefty donation would be made to the victims. It is our understanding that there are 4 direct retailers of these coins, that the two largest have committed to donating between 6% and 12% of the gross sales price to the fireman/victims funds, and that the largest retailer has raised close to $400,000 for the funds. It was certainly not our intention to participate in anything that is disrespectful to our country or the victims of our National tragedy. I hope this is explains what we did and why we did it. Like I said, it was a touchy decision.”

If more than $400,000 thousand dollars for the Fireman’s/Victims September 11 fund was raised through the sale of these coins? Why not keep records of how many coins were actually certified? If for nothing else, they should do it out of respect for the victims of September 11, 2001.

The collector base for these historical pieces has grown considerably since their early release back in 2001-2002 and we further believe that it leaves the individual collector of this hobby at a great disadvantage not knowing the true population of each individual coin. We sure hope that PCGS wakes up soon and releases accurate population numbers for each WTC coin authenticated. We believe that it is the right thing to do considering that their reputation and integrity is currently on the line. Why hide the population numbers for the World Trade Center Recovered coins? It is also our opinion that PCGS should be honored that they were given the chance to be the only authorized grading service to authenticate and sonically seal these historic coins no matter what anyone else thinks.   

With that in mind the population numbers that are found on this website are to the best of our research. If anyone visiting this website has any pertinent information on the subject, please let us know so that we can update our information.

The total population number we do know comes from the

Ground Zero Sets that are numbered series

The different Sets are put together like this. 

With this information we know that at least 13,206 coins in the number series from Ground Zero was recovered. If I am missing any number series please let me know. I do not have any information on the 1 of 1100 series yet but it will come and I will update.

The 2001 Gold Eagle the made it out from Ground Zero of the World Trade Center, beautiful coin in a great patriotic picture. This coins is something else.

WTC 2001 Gold Eagle

Here is the $10 Gold Eagle from year 2000, this coin looks to have the reddish surface that is so common for the WTC coins. People tell me its from the intense heat the coins suffered before they where removed from the vault.

2001 $10 Gold Eagle Rare Bar Code PCGS MS69 WTC World Trade Center Recovery 911    US $2,795.00

WTC 2001 PCGS MS69 $10 AMERICAN RECOVERY GOLD EAGLE    US $2,695.50

1999 1 10 oz $5 Gold Eagle PCGS MS69 9 11 01 WTC Ground Zero Recovery    US $379.00

2001 $10 American Gold Eagle PCGS 1 of 190 WTC World Trade Center Recovery    US $1,695.00

WTC 2001 PCGS MS69 $1 $5 $10 $25 RECOVERY GOLD EAGLES    US $8,995.99

WTC 2001 PCGS Gem Unc $10 Dollar Gold Eagle 1 of 531 Ground Zero Recovery    US $1,289.75

2001 WTC Gold $5 Eagle Ground Zero Recovery 9 11 PCGS 1 10 ounce    US $595.00

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Wow this set is the 1 of 900 coins set, its a 1 coin set where all coins are the 1998 $50 gold eagle Gem Uncirculated. All coins are marked 1 of 900 coins.

• 11 September 2001, one of the worst days in American history next to the attack of Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941.

• 11 September 2001, the New York State Quarter 9-11 Firefighters coins are made with the special flag inserts. The New York State Quarter 9-11 Firefighters coin project was started at the PCGS Collectors Universe Forum by PCGS authorized dealer Mitchell Spivac and members of the Collectors Universe Forum forum. 100 numbered coins were finally completed with the help of PCGS. The US Flag insert used with the coin was designed by Senior Vice President of PCGS Miles Standish. 100% of the proceeds are donated to the Uniformed Firefighters Association (UFA) Widows and Children’s Fund. The auction of the 100 coins (numbered 1 thought 100) raised well over $42,000 thousand dollars. 9-11 quarter full story

• 1 November 2001 the workers at Ground Zero in New York reach the Iron Mountain Vault.

• 1 November - 1 December 2001 Coins are sent to Collectors Universe for certification. Collectors Universe does not grade coins so the coins are only certified and sonically sealed as "Gem Uncirculated" The initial sale of these coins is advertised by only a few authorized dealers which state that a portion of the proceeds from the sale of these coins would be donated to the relief fund set up for the victims of September 11, 2001.

• 1 December 2001, PCGS gets into the picture and starts grading coins from ground zero. The coins being holdered by PCGS receive the respective grade and then are sonically sealed with a bar coded certification number. On some of the coins, the bar code is hidden behind the PCGS hologram.

• January 2002-June 2002, PCGS continues grading the different coin recovered as ordered by the “Originators” Coins encapsulated were gold, platinum, silver, copper etc. etc. Some coins were paired up in special sets with limited edition markings such as the 1 of 1000, 1 of 1140 etc. etc. Coins from approximately 10 different countries were recovered and authenticated, some with very low populations as stated on the certified holder.

• January 2001- 2004, collectors start to include World Trade Center Recovered coin into their registry sets although they are not recognized as WTC pieces when the certification number is looked up in the PCGS data base.

• January 2002 – Present, the controversy surrounding the WTC recovered coins has the numismatic community split up. Some collectors love the coins and consider them invaluable pieces of “American history” while others hate them with a passion and refer to them as "death coins".  In the meantime, the WTC coins continue to increase in value as other similar non WTC PCGS certified coins of the same year trade for considerable less.

One last we would like to mention is that these coins are not for everyone! We respect everyone else’s opinions, point of views and we hope that you do the same for everyone else too? If you are of the opinion that these coins should not be sold for a profit because of where they came from, that is your opinion and we respect it. However, to us, they are priceless and we will proudly display them for all to see no matter who buys or sells them.

“We Will Never Forget”

This coin is the year 2000 MS69 $10 gold, it looks like this coin still have the golden color normal gold coins comes with and not the reddish color some WTC coins displays.

★BEST BUY★ 2000 AUS $15 GOLD GEM 1 10 oz WTC 9 11 01 GROUND ZERO RECOVERYBONUS    US $498.19

2000 AUS $15 GOLD GEM UNC 1 10 oz WTC 9 11 01 GROUND ZERO RECOVERY RARE ★BONUS★    US $449.99