ALASKA MINT OFFICIAL STATE MEDALLION PROOF 1994 GRIZZLY

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ALASKA MINT OFFICIAL STATE MEDALLION 1994 GRIZZLY FROM THE ONLY COMPANY THAT MINTS ALL THE OFFICIAL STATE OF ALASKA SILVER & GOLD MEDALLIONS ANNUAL DATED STATE MEDALLION SERIES BEGAN IN 1989 with authorization to mint granted by the Alaska legislature in 1988 ( AS 44.09.017.) IN 1992 THE ALASKA MINT WAS AWARDED EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS TO CREATE ALASKA's ONLY LEGISLATED STATE MEDALLION WITH THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE STATE SEAL OF ALASKA ON THE REVERSE (designed in 1884 and modified in 1911)Each Year a contest is held for selecting the design to be used in the following years Medallion mintage. The winning design of the Alaskan Brown Bear (Grizzly) was submitted by Artist Ira Levinton of Anchorage, Alaska Wonderful detailed design depicting the Alaskan BROWN BEAR, an animal that grows to enormous size on Kodiak Island, Ak and can be found in most all wooded areas with salmon streams across Alaska. The mirrored fields and sharp frosty relief is another testament to the fine Workmanship exhibited at the ALASKA MINT in Anchorage, AK. THIS IS A SMOOTH EDGE 1 OZ PROOF MEDALLION with incused edge serial numbers and issued in an air tight plastic container and housed in an Alaska Mint Medallion case. Included with the Medallion comes the Information Card ( COA, if you will) that describes the habitat of the Alaskan Brownie as well as the minting process and the care of these medallions. IN ORIGINAL MINT PROOF CONDITION . VISIT the Alaska Mint website and click on the mintage/value of official medallions link to find original mintage and estimated values of this limited edition Proof Medallion AT the end of each year the Dies used to strike these annual limited editions are destroyed, insuring the increasing future value of these limited serial numbered Proofs. Current year's Proof Issues Retail for around $80 and UP START A COLLECTION OR ADD TO ONE WITH ONE OF THESE BEAUTIFUL ALASKAN SILVER PROOF MEDALLIONS FROM EACH YEAR WHICH SHOULD BE A REWARDING INVESTMENT IN PRECIOUS METALS Pictures shown are high resolution non-retouched photos of the actual medallion for sale. While it is a good representation of what the Medallion looks like, please keep in mind that a photo may not quite show the luster and depth of details that a physical examination would show. Pinkish hues and gray casting is from reflection of my hands/fingers and camera body. Haven't perfected picture taking. Please feel free to ask questions before bidding. For Your information is an extraction from the Alaska Mint's Website at What's the difference between a Proof and Proof-like Medallion? We are often asked what's the difference between our proof and proof-like medallions. The answer is simply quality. Our proof medallions are created with the collector in mind and are the highest quality. We found that some of our customers were more interested in purchasing a small, attractive memento of Alaska rather than a collector's item. For these customers we've created a proof-like version of many of our medallions. Please see the table below for the exact differences between our proof and proof-like medallions. Proof Proof-like Striking Pressure High Low Number of Strikes Two One Edge Edge-lettered* Reeded Finish High quality, mirror-like Medium quality, often frosted Packaging Velvet Gift Box Velour Envelope *Serial numbers are included only on limited edition medallions. All others will simply be edge-lettered "ALASKA MINT 1OZT .999 FINE SILVER." THIS WOULD MAKE AN EXCELLENT GIFT FOR THAT SILVER HAIRED GENTLEMAN FRIEND THAT WANTS TO STRIKE IT RICH IN ALASKA SOMEDAY - But can appreciate the glitter from his own armchair. PRECIOUS METALS SHOULD BE IN EVERY PERSON's PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS. THE MORE UNUSUAL AND ONE OF A KIND THE BETTER. ALASKA MINT MEDALLIONS are treasured the world over. I have had inquiries from Europe, Asia, and Russia regarding this Alaskan made product. I AM DOWNSIZING SO AM NOT INCLINED TO ACCEPT RETURNS. WHILE I TRY TO BE AS ACCURATE AN... read more

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