To all present and past U.S. servicemen & women:
WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.
On this day (March 2nd) in 1836, Texas declared its independence from Mexico and declared itself a Republic.📜
Here are a few fast facts about our independence and the wonderful state that we call home!
✅ Six nations have controlled parts or all of Texas at some point: Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederate States of America, and the United States of America.
✅ Only one of the original five copies of the Texas Declaration of Independence remains; it now resides in the Texas State Archives in Austin.
✅ The men defending the Alamo never knew that Texas had declared independence.
✅ Only two of the 59 who signed the Texas Declaration of Independence, – Jose Francisco Ruiz and Jose Antonio Navarro – were native Texans.
✅ In 1836, Sam Houston became the first president of the of Republic Texas.
✅ The Republic of Texas lasted nine years, eleven months, and seventeen days
The best part of coin collecting is getting your hands on a piece that has a unique and interesting history to it. 📜
Like this 1808 India 10Cash coin!
This coin was part of the cargo of the Admiral Gardner, a British East India Company ship that wrecked during a storm ⛈️ near London in 1809.
The coin stayed at the bottom of the English Channel in a sealed barrel along with 28,000 pieces for nearly 200 years before it was discovered in the 1980s.
What a treasure! 🏆
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If you are looking to buy gold or silver online, you are in the right place! Our convenient online store makes shopping for precious metals easy.
Along with our online store, our customer service representatives are here to help as you decide which coins are the best option for you—whether it’s bullion you’re interested in or collectors’ coins from our international selection.
Just send us a message if you need any advice regarding your purchase.
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If you are looking to buy gold or silver online, you are in the right place! Our convenient online store makes shopping for precious metals easy.
Along with our online store, our customer service representatives are here to help as you decide which coins are the best option for you—whether it’s bullion you’re interested in or collectors’ coins from our international selection.
Just send us a message if you need any advice regarding your purchase.
May the good things of life be yours in abundance not only on Thanksgiving but throughout the coming year. Happy Thanksgiving Day! 🙏
Make sure to thank a veteran who served our country and has allowed us to continue our freedom. 🇺🇸 #VeteransDay
🎁 We wish you a joy-filled Christmas season. May your holidays be spent in good cheer and filled with unforgettable moments.