Coins and Tokens of Baker County

  1. In 1907 some Baker City businessmen struck some one ounce gold coins, the Government soon shut them down. In 1982 the Eastern Oregon Mining Association began a program to make 100 reproductions each year. Native Baker County gold was melted and the coins were poured. These restrikes are approximately 22 kt and weight 1 oz.

    EOMA gold reproduction of original gold coin

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