Gold fever — and a run on the US Mint — is forcing the government to suspend sales of American Eagle 1-ounce bullion coins.
The Mint notified authorized dealers yesterday that it has exhausted its inventory of gold 2009 Eagles.
The announcement came as gold hit a record high of just under $1,190 an ounce. Although each Eagle has a face value of $50, investors worried by the falling dollar have driven the market price up to $1,250.