2024 Ascension Islands Silver & Gold George Washington Funeral Medal 3-pc Set NGC MS70 First Day of Issue

The Ultimate Tribute To The "Father Of Our Country"

The passing of George Washington in 1799 prompted a profound national mourning, as citizens from all walks of life grieved the loss of their revered leader and father of the nation. His death elicited a wave of heartfelt tributes and public ceremonies, reflecting the deep respect and admiration Americans held for the man who had shaped the fledgling republic. One of those tributes was a funeral medal that was worn around the necks of mourners who attended parades celebrating Washington's life—which is why the scant few that survive today often exhibit holes where people threaded string through the pieces.

Pure Silver & Gold Commemoratives Mimics Original Medal's Design

Now, on the 225th anniversary of Washington's passing, Great Britain's world-renowned Commonwealth Mint has issued a three-piece set of silver and gold legal-tender commemorative coins consisting of two- and five-ounce coins struck in highly pure 99.9% fine silver, and a one-ounce coin struck in 99.99% pure gold, each mimicking the original design. Released on behalf of the Ascension Islands, the modern coin design used on all three was created and sculpted by former U.S. Mint Designer Michael Gaudioso based on the medals issued in late 1799. The reverse of each coin shows the funeral medal urn design with the Ascension Islands Coat of Arms.

Flawless Coins From Among The First Issued

Each coin in this 2024 Ascension Islands Silver & Gold George Washington Funeral Medal Three-Piece Set comes with a gleaming Roman finish, a burnished finish that enhances the frosty surfaces against the poignant design. Plus, each coin available in this offer has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) as being in flawless Mint State-70 (MS70) condition, a distinction that means these perfectly-graded coins have ZERO imperfections—showing all features and fields exactly as the engraver and mint intended. In addition, NGC has pedigreed these coins with a First Day of Issue (FDI) certification, a designation that means they were received by NGC or an NGC-approved depository by the release date or on the business day within 24 hours of the official release date.

Don't Wait; Only Limited Mintages Are Available For Each Coin!

These coins were struck with very low limited mintages: Just 999 two-ounce silver coins, only 499 five-ounce silver coins, and a mere 199 one-ounce gold coins. With so few of these impressive commemoratives available for the entire world, collectors, historians, and aficionados of numismatic art will be beating down our doors to get their hands on these sets. Each set comes housed in a wood presentation case and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Make sure you're one of the lucky few and reserve your three-piece silver & gold set- now!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• ·     COMMEMORATING THE 225th ANNIVERSARY OF GEORGE WASHINGTON'S PASSING - These coins were designed to mimic the look of the original 1799 George Washington Funeral Medal and was released on the 225th anniversary of Washington's passing. They were created and sculpted by former U.S. Mint Designer Michael Gaudioso based on the medals issued in late 1799. The reverse of each coin shows the funeral medal urn design with the Ascension Islands Coat of Arms.

• ·     STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER & GOLD - This three-piece set consists of two- and five-ounce coins struck in highly pure 99.9% fine silver, and a one-ounce coin struck in 99.99% pure gold.

• ·     LEGAL-TENDER COINS - These 2024-dated George Washington Funeral Medals are $2 (two-ounce silver) $5 (five-ounce silver), and $100 (one-ounce gold) legal tender in the Ascension Islands, a British Overseas Territory located midway between the coast of Africa and the coast of Brazil.
• ·     UNIQUE ROMAN FINISH - Each coin in your 2024 Ascension Islands Silver & Gold George Washington Funeral Medal Three-Piece Set comes with a unique Roman finish, a burnished finish that enhances the designs on the coin's frosty surfaces.

• ·     PERFECT UNCIRCULATED CONDITION - These coins have been certified and graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) in perfect Mint State-70 (MS70) condition.

• ·     KEY FIRST DAY OF ISSUE CERTIFICATION - NGC has pedigreed these coins with a First Day of Issue (FDI) certification, independent authentication that they were released by the mint during the premier day of the series' issue.

• ·     LOW LIMITED MINTAGES - These coins were struck with very low limited mintages: Just 999 two-ounce silver coins, only 499 five-ounce silver coins, and a mere 199 one-ounce gold coins.

Mark the 225th anniversary of the passing of America's most famous Founding Father with this 2024 Ascension Islands Silver & Gold George Washington Funeral Medal Three-Piece Set. Only limited quantities of this stunning coin were struck so secure yours now!