2024 Ascension Islands $5 5-oz Silver George Washington Funeral Medal NGC MS70 First Day of Issue w/Gaudioso Signature

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 Commemorative Mimics Original Medal's Design

Now, on the 225th anniversary of Washington's passing, Great Britain's world-renowned Commonwealth Mint has issued a $5 legal-tender commemorative coin struck in five ounces of highly pure 99.9% fine silver that mimics the original design. Released on behalf of the Ascension Islands, the modern coin was created and sculpted by former U.S. Mint Designer Michael Gaudioso based on the medals issued in late 1799. The coin's reverse shows the funeral medal urn design with the Ascension Islands Coat of Arms.

Flawless Coins From Among The First Issued

These 2024 Ascension Islands $5 Five-Ounce Silver George Washington Funeral Medals come 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. Each will come sealed in a museum-quality acrylic holder and encapsulated with a label that was personally signed Michael Gaudioso.

Don't Wait; Just 499 Coins Available For Worldwide Release!

With only 499 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 one of these pieces. Each will come 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 yours now!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

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

• ·     STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER - Each George Washington Funeral Medal was struck by Great Britain's world-renowned Commonwealth Mint in five ounces of highly pure 99.9% fine silver and measures 65 mm in diameter.

• ·     LEGAL-TENDER COIN - These 2024-dated Five-Ounce Silver George Washington Funeral Medals are $5 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 - Your 2024 Ascension Islands $5 Five-Ounce Silver George Washington Funeral Medal comes with a unique Roman finish, a burnished finish that enhances the designs on the coin's frosty surfaces.

• ·     PERFECT UNCIRCULATED CONDITION - This coin comes 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 this coin with a First Day of Issue (FDI) certification, independent authentication that your coin was released by the mint during the premier day of the series' issue.

• ·     SIGNED BY THE COIN'S SCULPTOR - Your coin will come in an acrylic holder and encapsulated with a label personally signed by former U.S. Mint Designer Michael Gaudioso.

• ·     LOW LIMITED MINTAGE - Just 499 of these 2024 Ascension Islands $5 Five-Ounce Silver George Washington Funeral Medal coins have been struck for worldwide release.

Mark the 225th anniversary of the passing of America's most famous Founding Father with this 2024 Ascension Islands $5 Five-Ounce Silver George Washington Funeral Medal. Only limited quantities of this stunning coin were struck so secure yours now!