The following news release was issued by Bonanza Coins in Silver Spring, Md. Professional numismatist Julian Leidman says the coin that is the subject of the hunt is circulated, with a jewelrymount on the edge, and is valued at approximately $300.:

Want to win a 1916 McKinley commemorative gold dollar coin? Bonanza Coins' Holiday Treasure Hunt is for you!

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the minting of the scarce 1916 McKinley commemorative gold dollar coin, the Bonanza Coins Treasure Hunt offers you a chance to win a McKinley gold dollarnow hidden somewhere in the DC Metro area.

Julian Leidman, owner of Bonanza Coins reports: "McKinley appears on 3 different issues of U.S. commemorative gold coins. Quite fascinating."

Beginning Monday, December 12, 2016, through December 22, 2016, clues will be available at Bonanza Coins and posted on https://www.facebook.com/Bonanza-Coins-290279734341382/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel, along with clues tweeted by@fancaster.

The winner will be announced on New Years Day.

To read the complete article, see:
A gold 1916 William McKinley dollar is hidden somewhere in the DC Metro area(www.coinworld.com/news/us-coins/2016/12/on-the-hunt-for-william-mckinley-gold-dollar.html)