Native American Mint Silver Obsidian Coin sku-7449416277

This 2024 Native American Mint Treasures of the U.S. Washington Obsidian Silver round contains 1 oz of .999 fine silver. Its mintage is limited to 1,000. It comes in a capsule with a mint box and certificate of authenticity. The obverse shows the weight, purity, country of issue and a bald eagle emblem.

The reverse has a CoinJewels insert containing natural obsidian, alongside the Grand Coulee Dam, Mount Rainier, Snoqualmie Falls, Pacific rhododendron, Olympic marmot and Washington state flag. The coin is authorized by the federally recognized sovereign nation of Mesa Grande and belongs to a series about the 50 states, with state illustrations and information.

Washington is nicknamed the Evergreen State; its forests contribute to the economy and ecosystems, and its state tree is the western hemlock. Its rivers provide habitat for steelhead trout. Grand Coulee Dam, on the Columbia River, is described as the country's most powerful dam and as supplying 30% of its hydroelectric power. The state has western temperate rainforests and eastern apple orchards.

Mount Rainier is an active volcano with more than 35 square miles of snow and glacial ice and is described as a symbolic bridge between eastern and western Washington. Obsidian is sharp volcanic glass formed when lava cools quickly and is found in Washington. This Collectible Coins and Bullion listing is Silver, sku-7449416277, UPC 464770611901.