The
Poarch Band of Creek Indians have lived together for nearly
150 years; it is a segment of the original Creek Nation. The
Creek Nation originally occupied a territory covering nearly
all of Georgia and Alabama. The War of 1812 divided the Creek
Nation between an Upper party hostile to the United States
and a group of Upper and Lower Creeks friendly to the government.
After the victory, the Creek Nation reluctantly agreed to
an enormous cession of land to the United States.
Those
Creeks who had actively fought with the United States were
permitted a reservation of one square mile in Alabama. Today,
there are approximately 2,270 members of the Poarch Creek
Indian Tribe. On August 11, 1984, the United States Government,
Department of Interior, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs
acknowledged the Poarch Band of Creek Indians as a Sovereign
Indian Nation.
Tribal
Chairman Eddie L. Tullis authorized the issuance of their
first coins in 2004 to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of
Recognition of the Sovereign Nation of Poarch Creek Indians
by the United States. Three types are now available or are
in production: “Pow Wow” Silver Dollar in BU ($19.95)
and Proof ($39.95); “Peace” Silver Dollar in BU
($19.95) and Proof ($39.95); and “Peace” $5 Gold
($195). These contain 1 oz. pure silver and 1/5 oz. pure gold,
respectively. Each coin comes in a pouch embossed with the
logo of the Sovereign Nation of Poarch Creek Indians, and
is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
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here to shop for these coins online
Those
wanting to start an historic collection of Americana at
the very beginning of a series can send their orders to
the official distributor PandaAmerica, 3460 Torrance Blvd.,
Suite 100, Torrance, CA 90503; credit card orders can be
placed by calling toll-free (800) 472-6327 or e-Mailing
info@pandaamerica.com.
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For
further information contact:
Mel Wacks at (800) 472-6327 or mel@pandaamerica.com
