Historic first coins issued by The Sovereign Nation of Poarch Creek Indians -- Coin News -- Panda America Online Catalog

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.

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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Mel Wacks at (800) 472-6327 or mel@pandaamerica.com