1776 Continental Currency 2oz Silver Antiqued NGC MS70 FDI Exclusive Smithsonian Label

Silver Tribute To 1776 Fractional Currency Notes Designed By Benjamin Franklin

In 1776, our Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence. A new nation was being born, and it was going to need its own money. Who better to design the notes than statesman, postmaster, inventor, and Renaissance man Benjamin Franklin? Those Continental Currency Notes featured a sundial with the Latin word “FUGIO” meaning “I flee” or “I fly,” and “MIND YOUR BUSINESS.” Essentially, Franklin is suggesting you get on with your business, as time flies! The back of the notes displayed 13 interlinked rings, each featuring the name of one of the colonies, along with the words “WE ARE ONE,” and “AMERICAN CONGRESS.”

Officially Authorized By The Smithsonian

In honor of this important yet mysterious part of United States Numismatic history, the Smithsonian® authorized the minting of a set of commemorative proofs featuring the original Benjamin Franklin inspired, Continental Currency designs. Here you can get the silver commemorative struck by Great Britain’s prestigious Commonwealth Mint in two ounces of highly pure 99.9% fine silver. Though not legal tender, these medals are struck in gorgeous Proof condition, meaning they were expertly crafted by the mint from hand-selected planchets, polished dies and multiple strikes to produce beautifully frosted details rising over mirror-like fields.

Flawless Proofs From Among The First Issued

In fact, each commemorative proof available here has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) as being in flawless Proof-70 Ultra Cameo (PF70UC) condition, a designation that means these perfectly-graded proofs have ZERO imperfections—showing all features and fields exactly as the engraver and mint intended. In addition, NGC has certified that these medals are First Day of Issue (FDI) releases, meaning 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 has also been given an amazing, antiqued finish to replicate the appearance of the original 1776 pieces while still maintaining the quality standards that allow the high, Proof-70 Ultra Cameo grade—a mark the originals would almost certainly never have obtained! Each will also come sonically sealed in a museum-quality acrylic holder and encapsulated with an exclusive Smithsonian label and accompanied by a storycard and a Certificate of Authenticity.

Order Now; Just 699 Struck For Worldwide Release!

Just 699 of these 1776 Smithsonian Continental Currency Two-Ounce Silver Commemorative Proofs have been struck for worldwide release. Plus, each will come in a black velvet pouch printed with the Smithsonian Sun Logo. This mintage is far too small for every collector and devotee of American history who would like to have this commemorative as part of their collection. Make sure you’re not caught outside looking in; reserve one of these fabulous pieces today!

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS:

• TRIBUTE TO 1776 FRACTIONAL CURRENCY NOTES – This commemorative was struck to pay tribute to the original 1776 Continental Currency. The obverse features the sun shining on a sundial, “FUGIO” and “MIND YOUR BUSINESS.” The thirteen links in an enclosed chain on the reverse represent the thirteen original American Colonies, with their names inscribed on each link along with an inscription in the center that reads “WE ARE ONE,” a plea for the Thirteen Colonies to remain united.
• OFFICIALLY AUTHORIZED BY THE SMITHSONIAN – These 1776 Smithsonian Continental Currency Commemorative Proofs were officially authorized by the Smithsonian.
• STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER – Each 1776 Smithsonian Continental Currency Commemorative Proof was struck by Great Britain’s Commonwealth Mint in two ounces of highly pure 99.9% fine silver and measures 38.6 mm in diameter.
• PERFECT PROOF CONDITION – Your 1776 Smithsonian Continental Currency Two-Ounce Silver Commemorative Proof has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Company in perfect Proof-70 Ultra Cameo (PF70UC) condition.
• KEY FIRST DAY OF ISSUE CERTIFICATION – NGC has certified that this medal is a First Day of Issue (FDI) release, independent authentication that it was released by the mint during the premier day of the series’ issue. It will come in an acrylic holder and encapsulated with an exclusive Smithsonian label.
• AMAZING ANTIQUED FINISH – These 1776 Smithsonian Continental Currency Two-Ounce Silver Commemorative Proofs feature a unique antiqued finish to replicate the appearance of the original 1776 pieces.
• PAINFULLY LOW WORLDWIDE MINTAGE – The maximum mintage for the 1776 Smithsonian Continental Currency Two-Ounce Silver Commemorative Proof was set at only 699.

Don’t miss your chance to get the 1776 Smithsonian Continental Currency Two-Ounce Silver Commemorative Proof graded by NGC in perfect Proof-70 Ultra Cameo First Day of Issue condition and encapsulated with an exclusive Smithsonian Label. Order yours now!