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wonder where the term “Gold Bug” came from? The fact is, the term sprang from one of the most controversial presidential campaigns in U.S. history — the election of 1896 — which was characterized by a heated argument between those who pushed for “free and unlimited coinage of silver” and those who wanted to retain the gold standard. The campaign button had been patented in America just three years prior, so displaying one’s political philosophy on the lapel was very much en vogue. Supporters of gold (most often Republicans hailing from the East) proudly donned brass bug pins and referred to themselves as gold bugs. They stood united for candidate William McKinley. The movement actually prompted a split between the gold and silver backers at the Democratic convention. But the silver backers in the Democratic Party remained, boasting silver bug pins and supporting their candidate, William Jennings Bryan. Jim Blanchard, the late, great founder of Gold Newsletter and the New Orleans Investment Conference, was an avid collector of the old, authentic gold bug pins from the election of 1896. Yet, in all his years of searching, he was only able to locate three of these historic pieces.
And thus it came to pass. To capture the spirit of the original “gold bugs”…and to allow today’s gold bugs to proudly show their support of real money…we have recast the finest example of this rare antique from Jim Blanchard’s collection. Sure to become a valuable collector’s item, these beautiful, lustrous Gold Bug Pins are absolutely unique. Each is dated with its year of issue to signify its status as a limited-edition piece — and should become wildly popular as this gold bull market continues to build steam. So proclaim your support of real money by wearing an authentic Gold Bug! While they last, they’re available for just $329, plus shipping and handling. In addition, a portion of your purchase price will be donated to GATA, to support their valiant efforts on behalf of all gold investors. Click here to order now, or call 504-837-3033 or 800-648-8411 to reserve
your magnificent gold piece.
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