The Native American Silver Proof Coin series continues in 2017 with the release of a new coin honoring the people of the Cherokee Nation. The Native American Silver Proof Coin series highlights a different native tribe to North America along with an associated modern state the tribe historically inhabited, as well as a popular animal species to the area and/or relevant to tribal life in that region. Right now, the 2017 1 oz Proof Georgia Cherokee Otter Silver Coin is available to purchase online from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Arrives in a plastic capsule to protect the coin’s finish.
- 4th release of 2017!
- Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
- Bears a face value of 1 Dollar issued by the Native American Mint.
- Coins DO NOT have legal tender status in the United States.
- Includes the image of a Cherokee Nation tribal member on the obverse.
- An otter is depicted on the reverse of the coin.
- Includes a brilliant satin finish.
Each 2017 1 oz Proof Georgia Cherokee Otter Silver Coin in this listing arrives inside of a protective plastic capsule to secure your investment in this collectible piece for years to come. The capsule also helps to protect the beautiful satin proof finish of the coins, which add visual brilliance to the product.
The Cherokee Nation is the largest of the 567 federally recognized tribes in the United States, with membership currently in excess of 300,000 tribal members. There are three tribes recognized federally within the Cherokee lineage: the Eastern Band of Cherokee, the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee, and the Cherokee Nation.
On the obverse of these 2017 1 oz Proof Georgia Cherokee Otter Silver coins you’ll find the image of a member of the Cherokee Nation. Historically speaking, the Cherokee people inhabited a wide swath of the southeastern United States that included the southwest portion of North Carolina, southeast Tennessee, western South Carolina, and northeastern Georgia.
The reverse of each Cherokee Otter Silver coin features the image of the playful, mischievous otter. The otter is a carnivorous animal that has a diverse species included 13 extant examples which range from semiaquatic to aquatic or marine. Included in the otter family are other weasel species such as the badger, honey badger, marten, mink, and wolverine.
The Native American Mint is a privately-owned enterprise in Torrance, California that specializes in the production of coins, medals, and gaming industry tokens. Many of its designs, especially those covered in this category page, honor Native American ancestry and culture with accurate depictions of tribal entities and groups.
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