Shawnee Tribe offers 2011 pieces
Each year, beginning in 2002, the Sovereign Nation of the Shawnee Tribe, recognized by the United States under the Shawnee Tribe Status Act of 2000, issues what the tribe calls a silver dollar and $5 gold. The silver dollars have featured Chiefs Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa and historic events in Shawnee history. The gold pieces generally show a Shawnee chief.
Each year, beginning in 2002, the Sovereign Nation of the Shawnee Tribe, recognized by the United States under the Shawnee Tribe Status Act of 2000, issues what the tribe calls a silver dollar and $5 gold.
The silver dollars have featured Chiefs Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa and historic events in Shawnee history. The gold pieces generally show a Shawnee chief.
The 2011 Shawnee silver dollar commemorates the 100th anniversary of The Great Comet of 1811 – one of the brightest comets ever seen – that was visible in the sky for 260 days. It was nicknamed “Tecumseh’s Comet.” A portrait of Chief Kish-kallo-wa appears on the 2011 $5 gold.
The Great Comet piece contains 1 ounce of .999 fine silver. Issue prices are $49 for BU and $59 for proof. The Chief Kish-kallo-wa proof contains one-fifth ounce of .999 fine gold and is currently priced at $465.
They are available from official distributor Panda America by writing 3460 Torrance Blvd., Suite 100, Torrance, CA 90503, or by calling (800) 472-6327. All of the Shawnee issues issued beginning with 2002 can be viewed and ordered at www.pandaamerica.com/shawnee.
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