2026 1 oz Colorized Native America the Beautiful Idaho Silver Coin (Box + CoA)

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2026 1 oz Colorized Native America the Beautiful Idaho Silver Coin (Box + CoA)

The Nez Perce people have lived in the region now known as Idaho for thousands of years, developing winter villages along river valleys and traveling with the seasons to hunt, fish, and gather roots throughout the surrounding plateau lands. Their way of life relied heavily on salmon runs, camas harvesting, and buffalo hunts east of the mountains, resulting in a semi–nomadic culture shaped by a strong understanding of the natural environment. The history and contributions of the Nez Perce are recognized in the 46th release of the Native America the Beautiful Series. Now, 2026 1 oz Colorized Native America the Beautiful Idaho Silver Coins are available online.

Coin Highlights:

• Coin arrives in a capsule with a presentation box and a Certificate of Authenticity!
• 46th release in the Native America the Beautiful Series!
• Colorized specimens!
• Limited mintage of only 1,000 coins!
• Contains 1 troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Issued a face value of One Dollar by the Mesa Grande Sovereign Nation.
• Obverse features members of the Nez Perce building canoes by moonlight.
• Reverse includes the American bald eagle emblem of the series.
• NOT US legal tender.

The obverse of 2026 1 oz Colorized NATB Idaho Silver Coins features a scene of Nez Perce tribal members constructing canoes by moonlight. In September 1805, the Lewis and Clark Expedition arrived in Nez Perce territory while facing severe hunger and exhaustion. The tribe provided essential support by sharing food, assisting with canoe construction, and offering guidance that helped the explorers navigate river routes on their journey toward the Pacific Ocean.

On the reverse of 2026 Colorized Native America the Beautiful Idaho Silver Coins, you’ll find the series’ standard American bald eagle design. This familiar emblem shows the head of a bald eagle positioned at the center of an eight-pointed star. Between each of the star’s points, arrowheads appear around the outer edge, completing the consistent design used across the series.

The Nez Perce organized themselves into autonomous bands rather than a centralized tribal government, with each band consisting of extended family groups led by respected headmen whose authority came from wisdom, generosity, and proven leadership rather than hereditary right. These bands gathered together seasonally for fishing, hunting, trading, and social ceremonies, but maintained independence in their governance and decision-making throughout most of the year.

These 2026 1 oz Colorized Native America the Beautiful Idaho Silver Coins offered are housed in protective capsules and come with a presentation box. Each coin is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and displays proof-quality features, including frosted design elements set against mirrored background fields. Additionally, subtle colorization has been added to the night sky in the background, with a hazy-yellow hue for the moon.

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