Gold Beach looks for boost from gold coins

Gold Beach in Oregon is looking to tackle the economic downturn head-on by offering visitors the chance of winning their own American Eagle gold coin.

Tourism is a key source of income for the coastal city of 2,100 people and although it has fared better than many other destinations since the start of the recession, it is hoping that the gold coin promotion will create some extra buzz among holidaymakers, the World Link reports.

Visitors can enter the American Eagle sweepstakes by staying at one of Gold Beach’s hotels or holiday homes.

In all, ten coins worth around $10,000 (£6,040) will be up for grabs in the promotion, which starts on September 12th and will run until September 1st 2010.

Elizabeth Kuljis, Gold Beach’s promotions director, said: “Tourism is a very significant part of our economic base.

“We see this promotion as our stimulus package, if you will, to drive our local economy.”

Congressionally-approved American Eagle gold bullion coins were officially launched by the US Mint in 1986.

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