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The Lost States of America coin series is a new entry into historical numismatic items and one that many collectors will find very interesting. The first four coins in this series of 20 total were issued in 2020. The 2020 1 oz Proof Cook Islands Lost States of America Franklin Silver Coin is one.
The obverse carries a left-facing image of the American historic figure Benjamin Franklin. His name, along with the words State of Franklin and the year 1784, are inscribed on the coin. The State of Franklin was a historic territory located in North Carolina. North Carolina had racked up a number of debts during the Revolutionary War and tried to surrender this area to the federal government to help pay for those debts. At some point, the State of Franklin petitioned for statehood and used the name Franklin to try to garner support from Ben Franklin. It didn’t work, and the petition didn’t get votes from enough existing states for statehood.
The reverse of the coin includes a small version of the standard Cook Islands silver dollar design, complete with the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Elizabeth II. This small image of one coin is embedded over the image that spans the rest of the actual coin. The larger image features an eagle soaring over a natural landscape. The designs for both sides of the 2020 Proof Cook Islands Lost States of America Franklin Silver Coin were created by Joel Iskowitz.
The coin ships in a plastic capsule for protection during transport. You can use the capsule to store or display your coin if desired. The high relief format of the coin presents stunning, in-depth design elements you’ll certainly want to protect as you own it.
A limited number of these silver bullion coins were minted, and because they appeal to a variety of collectors, they may become difficult to find in future years. Order your 2020 1 oz Proof Cook Islands Lost States of America Franklin Silver Coin at JM Bullion online or by calling 1-800-276-6508. You can also connect with us via email or chat.
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The Lost States of America coin series is a new entry into historical numismatic items and one that many collectors will find very interesting. The first four coins in this series of 20 total were issued in 2020. The 2020 1 oz Proof Cook Islands Lost States of America Franklin Silver Coin is one.
The obverse carries a left-facing image of the American historic figure Benjamin Franklin. His name, along with the words State of Franklin and the year 1784, are inscribed on the coin. The State of Franklin was a historic territory located in North Carolina. North Carolina had racked up a number of debts during the Revolutionary War and tried to surrender this area to the federal government to help pay for those debts. At some point, the State of Franklin petitioned for statehood and used the name Franklin to try to garner support from Ben Franklin. It didn’t work, and the petition didn’t get votes from enough existing states for statehood.
The reverse of the coin includes a small version of the standard Cook Islands silver dollar design, complete with the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Elizabeth II. This small image of one coin is embedded over the image that spans the rest of the actual coin. The larger image features an eagle soaring over a natural landscape. The designs for both sides of the 2020 Proof Cook Islands Lost States of America Franklin Silver Coin were created by Joel Iskowitz.
The coin ships in a plastic capsule for protection during transport. You can use the capsule to store or display your coin if desired. The high relief format of the coin presents stunning, in-depth design elements you’ll certainly want to protect as you own it.
A limited number of these silver bullion coins were minted, and because they appeal to a variety of collectors, they may become difficult to find in future years. Order your 2020 1 oz Proof Cook Islands Lost States of America Franklin Silver Coin at JM Bullion online or by calling 1-800-276-6508. You can also connect with us via email or chat.
