Rarcoa, Inc.

Rarcoa, Inc. RARCOA is one of the top marketmakers in Pre-1934 US gold coins, and one of the largest importers and distributors of gold coins from around the world.

First & Only Four-Panda Coin – Strictly Limited to 1,000 Worldwide
04/20/2026

First & Only Four-Panda Coin – Strictly Limited to 1,000 Worldwide

A Century Apart… United in Silver — The 100 Years of Peace Set
04/13/2026

A Century Apart… United in Silver — The 100 Years of Peace Set

03/19/2026

New from the Coming To Life™ Collection by XceptionalMint™
The second breathtaking release in the XceptionalMint Coming To Life series: the iconic Buffalo Nickel (also known as the Indian Head Nickel)—one of the most beloved and instantly recognizable designs in American numismatic history.
Originally sculpted by legendary artist James Earle Fraser in 1913, this timeless masterpiece captures the spirit of the American West with profound detail: a dignified Native American profile on the obverse (a composite inspired by real tribal leaders) and a powerful American Bison standing on a mound on the reverse—a true symbol of frontier strength and heritage.

XceptionalMint brings this classic to life like never before. We collaborate with former U.S. Mint designers, engravers, and visionaries to revive unproduced concepts and push the boundaries of minting artistry. Partnering with top global mints and issuing authorities, we blend masterful hand-crafted technique with innovative technology to deliver coins of extraordinary beauty, depth, and historical significance for discerning collectors.

This edition features groundbreaking Beyond Relief™ technology—developed in collaboration with Michael Gaudioso and three specialized firms. Going far beyond traditional High Relief or even Ultra-High Relief methods, Beyond Relief extends the sculptural depth dramatically, allowing elements to literally “come to life” with unprecedented three-dimensional presence, texture, and lifelike detail that leaps off the surface.

About the Artist: Michael Gaudioso
A distinguished American sculptor, engraver, and medallic artist, Michael Gaudioso earned his BFA from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia and his MFA from the New York Academy of Art’s Graduate School of Figurative Art. He spent over a decade (2008–2020) as a key member of the United States Mint’s engraving staff in Philadelphia, where he sculpted and engraved designs for more than 35 coins and medals. His most celebrated contribution: engraving the stunning reverse of the 2021 Type 2 American Silver Eagle—a major redesign that has defined the series for a new generation. Now retired from the Mint, Michael channels his expertise into passion projects like this Buffalo Nickel reimagining, where creative freedom allows his artistry to flourish without traditional constraints.

08/26/2025

Introducing the Coming To Life™ Collection
The X-Mint™ Coming To LifeType II Silver Eagle began with Michael Gaudioso’s vision of sculpted plasters for coin shops. Using patent-pending Beyond Relief™ technology, Adolph Weinman’s “Walking Liberty” and Emily Damstra’s Bald Eagle leap off the coin in vivid 3D.

This coin launches a series bringing to life the most iconic American numismatic designs in hand-sculpted 3D. Upon seeing the coin, ANA President Thomas Uram exclaimed, “WOW! That’s amazing!

The X-Mint collaborates with ex-Mint designers, engravers, and directors to realize their unproduced designs and dreams. Blending hand-crafted artistry with cutting-edge minting, we create coins of stunning design and historical value for collectors, partnering with top global mints and issuing authorities.

To fully capture the intricacy of Michael Gaudioso’s Type 2 Silver Eagle sculpture, conventional minting methods proved insufficient. The X-Mint collaborated with a preeminent expert in minting innovation and three specialized firms to develop Beyond Relief. This pioneering technology transcends traditional High Relief and Ultra-High Relief techniques, delivering a work of art that’s Beyond Relief™.

About the Artist
Michael Gaudioso graduated from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia and earned his Master of Fine Arts from the New York Academy Graduate School of Figurative Art in New York City.

Michael is a distinguished American sculptor, engraver, and medallic artist who worked for over a decade at the United States Mint in Philadelphia, from 2008 until his retirement in late 2020. Renowned for his contributions to U.S. coinage, he sculpted and engraved designs for more than 35 coins and medals, including the reverse of the 2021 Type 2 American Silver Eagle, a significant redesign of the series after over 30 years.

09/16/2024
RARCOA is excited to announce that we have partnered with NGC to release a new exclusive Green Label Holder. The intent ...
03/31/2021

RARCOA is excited to announce that we have partnered with NGC to release a new exclusive Green Label Holder. The intent of this holder is to be a retail offering to supplement current marketplace offerings.
In the coming weeks RARCOA will be publishing sight unseen wholesale bids for all Green Label coins. These bids will be published in parallel with our Goldsheet and on the CDN exchange system. Unlike other holders, there will be no sight seen bids. Barring damage to the holder, we will honor these bids in quantity.
At this time Green Label coins are exclusively available at Modern Coin Mart for purchase. It is our intention to add retailers as the holder matures.
Please see the NGC press release following:

A Major Dealer is Making Markets for Quality Coins Certified with the New NGC Green Label Posted on 3/31/2021 A major numismatic dealer is carefully selecting coins to be certified with the NGC Green Label and then placing bids on them, supporting a robust, two-way market for NGC Green Label coins.....

The new 2020 v75 American Silver Eagles are here! Mintage of just 75,000
11/13/2020

The new 2020 v75 American Silver Eagles are here! Mintage of just 75,000

The Eagle has landed!End of World War II 75th Anniversary Coin is here. 1 of 1945.
11/11/2020

The Eagle has landed!

End of World War II 75th Anniversary Coin is here. 1 of 1945.

One of our past clients reached out to us with an old PNG medal. We love seeing stuff like this, If you happen to come a...
04/19/2018

One of our past clients reached out to us with an old PNG medal. We love seeing stuff like this, If you happen to come across anything relating to Rarcoa, give us a call. We'd love to hear about it, as possibly make an offer on it.

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