Poker’s origins are shrouded in mystery, with various card games from different cultures contributing to its development. Some historians trace its roots back to the 10th-century Chinese domino card game “As Nas,” while others point to the 16th-century Persian game “As Nas” or the French game “Poque.” Today, the game is one of the most popular cards games around the world. Now, 2024 1 oz Antique Palau Silver Poker Card Guard Coins are available online from JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Coin arrives inside a presentation display!
• Antique coin with selective 24-karat gold layers!
• Limited mintage of only 1,111 coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure silver.
• Issued a face value of $5 by Palau.
• The obverse features the Palauan coat of arms.
• On the reverse is a skeletal figure playing poker with a woman at its side.

The obverse of the 2024 1 oz Antique Silver Poker Card Guard Coin comes with a depiction of the Palauan coat of arms. The national seal includes a shield with a Merman king holding a trident, a Mermaid on one side, and an open treasure chest on the other. Above the shield is a Polynesian outrigger canoe.

On the reverse of 2024 Antique Palau Silver Poker Guard Coins is a depiction of a poker hand and a player. The seated player wearing a suit and top hat is nothing more than a skeleton, while a woman stands by its side. In front of the pair is a royal flush hand, with the 10, Jack, Queen, King, and Ace of Spades featured.

The game that most closely resembles modern poker emerged in the United States in the early 19th century, particularly along the Mississippi River. Gambling houses and riverboats became hotspots for poker games, contributing to its spread across the country. As poker gained popularity, it underwent significant evolution. The introduction of the 52-card deck in the 1830s expanded the game’s possibilities, allowing for more complex hand combinations.

These 2024 1 oz Antique Palau Silver Poker Guard Coins are available with a presentation display box. These coins have an antique polish on both fields, with selective gilding on the reverse. The most notable is the alternating portions around the edge of the reverse that helps create the impression of a poker chip design for the background field.

JM Bullion customer service is available to help you buy silver at 800-276-6508. Additionally, you can chat with us online or send us an email with your inquiries.