Oh, what might have been... This coin collection is commemorating exactly that--the states that never were. Throughout the history of the United States of America, there have been a few movements for statehood that, well, failed. This coin series remembers those attempts and tells their stories. Buckle up for a fascinating ride!
2020 Lost States of America Deseret 1 oz Silver Coin
Year of Issue: 2020
Country of Issue: Cook Islands
Mint: Mayer Mint
Face Value: 1 Dollar
Coin Weight: 1 Troy Ounce
Metal Purity: 0.999
Metal Composition: Fine Silver
Mintage: 25000
Feature: Ultra High Relief
The Lost State of Deseret included land in Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, stretching as far as the borders of the newly formed California and Oregon territories. Formed of 5,000 and some Mormon pioneers, led by their prophet Brigham Young, the settlers of the land applied for statehood under the name, Deseret, meaning 'beehive'. Instead, the boundaries of the new state were adjusted and the name was changed to Utah.
2020 Lost States of America Franklin 1 oz Silver Coin
Year of Issue: 2020
Country of Issue: Cook Islands
Mint: Mayer Mint
Face Value: 1 Dollar
Coin Weight: 1 Troy Ounce
Metal Purity: 0.999
Metal Composition: Fine Silver
Mintage: 25000
Feature: Ultra High Relief
The settlers of the State of Franklin stood for the American ideal that if the people feel underrepresented by their government, they will right the wrong. Just one year after the close of the Revolutionary War, the inhabitants of a few North Carolinian counties feared that through their state government's cessation of the land they lived upon, it might be taken from them. And so they formed...Franklin, a now Lost State of America.
2020 Lost States of America Jacinto 1 oz Silver Coin
Year of Issue: 2020
Country of Issue: Cook Islands
Mint: Mayer Mint
Face Value: 1 Dollar
Coin Weight: 1 Troy Ounce
Metal Purity: 0.999
Metal Composition: Fine Silver
Mintage: 25000
Feature: Ultra High Relief
The Republic of Texas was liberated from Mexico with the victory by General Sam Houston and his troops at the Battle of San Jacinto. Upon joining the United States of America, Texas would become the big, bold state we all know today. But had Sam Houston and his men had their way, it would have gone by the name that inspired this 1 oz addition to the Lost States of America coin series... Jacinto.
2020 Lost States of America McDonald 1 oz Silver Coin
Year of Issue: 2020
Country of Issue: Cook Islands
Mint: Mayer Mint
Face Value: 1 Dollar
Coin Weight: 1 Troy Ounce
Metal Purity: 0.999
Metal Composition: Fine Silver
Mintage: 25000
Feature: Ultra High Relief
In 1960, the small county of McDonald, Missouri was intentionally left off a new map of the area. Dependent on tourism for their livelihoods, the residents of the area tried and failed to rectify the situation. It wasn't until signs were erected outside the county lines declaring it a brand new state that the people of McDonald were taken seriously. They may not have gotten statehood, but they sure brought tourism back to their county!
