The Lost States of America coins commemorate states that might have been but never were. The fourth coin issued in the series of 20 is the 2020 1 oz Proof Cook Islands Lost States of America McDonald Silver Coin.
The obverse of this coin includes a Native American man with a full headdress and ceremonial dress. Above him, an inscription includes the phrase State of McDonald, and the words are surrounded by stars. The date 1961 is also inscribed on the coin.
The reverse of the 2020 Proof Cook Islands Lost States of America McDonald Silver Coin includes a clever design that’s two-in-one. A small version of the design on many Cook Islands coins makes an appearance, including the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The standard inscriptions appear on that image. Above and around it is a picture of an elk wading and drinking in the Elk River. The words E Pluribus Unum are included below a border inscription that states Lost States of America.
Coins arrive in a protective plastic capsule. You can keep the coin in the capsule for easy storage that helps you keep the condition of this gorgeous high-relief coin excellent.
Joel Iskowitz designed both sides of this coin. The coin commemorates the territory of McDonald, which was unrecognized by the federal or state governments. Parts of current McDonald County, Missouri, and locations in Oklahoma and Arkansas were involved in this bid to secede from the state of Missouri in 1961. The reason for the attempted secession was the omission of a tourist location from an official map. The people and businesses in the area believed that the omission might lead to loss of income.
Get your 2020 1 oz Proof Cook Islands Lost States of America McDonald Silver Coin at JM Bullion. Reach out to our reps if you need any assistance by calling 1-800-276-6508, sending an email or using our chat option.
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The Lost States of America coins commemorate states that might have been but never were. The fourth coin issued in the series of 20 is the 2020 1 oz Proof Cook Islands Lost States of America McDonald Silver Coin.
The obverse of this coin includes a Native American man with a full headdress and ceremonial dress. Above him, an inscription includes the phrase State of McDonald, and the words are surrounded by stars. The date 1961 is also inscribed on the coin.
The reverse of the 2020 Proof Cook Islands Lost States of America McDonald Silver Coin includes a clever design that’s two-in-one. A small version of the design on many Cook Islands coins makes an appearance, including the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The standard inscriptions appear on that image. Above and around it is a picture of an elk wading and drinking in the Elk River. The words E Pluribus Unum are included below a border inscription that states Lost States of America.
Coins arrive in a protective plastic capsule. You can keep the coin in the capsule for easy storage that helps you keep the condition of this gorgeous high-relief coin excellent.
Joel Iskowitz designed both sides of this coin. The coin commemorates the territory of McDonald, which was unrecognized by the federal or state governments. Parts of current McDonald County, Missouri, and locations in Oklahoma and Arkansas were involved in this bid to secede from the state of Missouri in 1961. The reason for the attempted secession was the omission of a tourist location from an official map. The people and businesses in the area believed that the omission might lead to loss of income.
Get your 2020 1 oz Proof Cook Islands Lost States of America McDonald Silver Coin at JM Bullion. Reach out to our reps if you need any assistance by calling 1-800-276-6508, sending an email or using our chat option.