Washington, we have a problem

[robomarkov]

The American Gold Eagle coin, with a $5 face value, is legal tender, and can be purchased for $144 at current rates.

Let me say that again, you can buy a FIVE DOLLAR COIN for ONE HUNDRED FOURTY-FOUR DOLLARS.

Does ANYONE see a problem here?

(US$144 price as of 19 April 2015)