The release of mock-up images for 2016 gold Liberty coins gives American coin collectors something to look forward to next year.

The U.S. Mint plans to release a tenth-ounce Winged Liberty Head dime, a quarter-ounce Standing Liberty quarter dollar and a half-ounce Walking Liberty half dollar.

How will the market greet these coins? It might be wise to consider two similar issues of the recent past when considering that question. 

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