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Specification
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Alloy
Fine Gold - 999.9Au
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Denomination
£5
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Weight
2oz
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Authority
St Helena
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Diameter
45mm
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Edge
Milled
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Issue limit
35
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Total Mintage
35
BEHIND THE CRAFT
Behind the Craft - Boston Tea Party
On December 16th 1773, American colonists fought back against unfair British taxation with a peaceful but powerful protest that became one of the first acts in the American revolution.
The 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party is celebrated on this range of limited edition coins with an exclusive new design by the American coin artist, Joel Iskowitz.
His design captures the scene as, guided by the lamplight of one of the leading Sons of Liberty, hundreds of men disguised as Native Americans boarded three ships and poured 342 chests of East India Company tea into the icy waters of Boston Harbour.
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2023 Boston Tea Party 250th Anniversary 2oz Gold Proof Coin - SOLD OUT
ONLY 35 COINS WORLDWIDE
£5,995.00
Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party with this exclusive limited edition 2oz gold proof coin. Only 35 coins available worldwide. Available for delivery 15th November.
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With only 35 coins issued worldwide in celebration of one of the most historical events that was to spark the American Revolution, this 2oz Gold Proof coin is expected to be one of the most collectable coins in our Boston Tea Party gold and silver coin collection. As the road to liberty beckons, travel back with us to 1773, Boston Harbour and an act of rebellion which was to become a pivotal moment in US History.
Designed by US artist Joel Iskowitz, and with the support of The Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, every limited edition 2oz gold proof is struck to the highest minting standard that befits a true flagship collectable coin of this significance.
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• Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party
• Exclusive new design by celebrated coin artist Joel Iskowitz • Strictly limited edition of just 35 coins issued for sale worldwide • 2 ounces of gleaming 999.9 fine gold • Struck to our highest Proof quality finish • Luxury presentation case and storytelling booklet |
Product Detail
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With only 35 coins issued worldwide in celebration of one of the most historical events that was to spark the American Revolution, this 2oz Gold Proof coin is expected to be one of the most collectable coins in our Boston Tea Party gold and silver coin collection. As the road to liberty beckons, travel back with us to 1773, Boston Harbour and an act of rebellion which was to become a pivotal moment in US History.
Designed by US artist Joel Iskowitz, and with the support of The Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, every limited edition 2oz gold proof is struck to the highest minting standard that befits a true flagship collectable coin of this significance.
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• Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party
• Exclusive new design by celebrated coin artist Joel Iskowitz • Strictly limited edition of just 35 coins issued for sale worldwide • 2 ounces of gleaming 999.9 fine gold • Struck to our highest Proof quality finish • Luxury presentation case and storytelling booklet |
Stories
The Boston Tea Party
The colonists’ protests against British taxation came to a head on the night of December 16th, 1773, when a group of men known as the ‘Sons of Liberty’ boarded three ships moored on Griffin Wharf; the Beaver, Eleanor and Dartmouth, each loaded with tonnes of East India Company tea.
During a meticulously planned operation the Sons of Liberty dumped 342 chests of tea into the icy Boston waters, enough to brew 18 million cups! While the cargo was destroyed there was no violence, nothing was stolen and no damage was made to the ships or their crews. The Sons of Liberty even swept the decks clean and put everything back where they had found it; apart from the tea, of course!
During a meticulously planned operation the Sons of Liberty dumped 342 chests of tea into the icy Boston waters, enough to brew 18 million cups! While the cargo was destroyed there was no violence, nothing was stolen and no damage was made to the ships or their crews. The Sons of Liberty even swept the decks clean and put everything back where they had found it; apart from the tea, of course!
As a result of the Boston Tea Party the British closed down Boston Harbour, cutting off a significant source of colonial trade and income. This simply served to harden the colonists’ resolve against the British, sparking a series of co-ordinated protests that ultimately led to the first acts of the American revolution on April 19th, 1775.
Enjoy a cup of tea while you explore our 250th Anniversary of Boston Tea Party 2oz Gold Proof coin presented in bespoke tea box, with display tray, booklet and complimentary special edition tea bags.
Featuring a design by acclaimed US coin artist Joel Iskowitz capturing the moonlit scene of Boston Harbour on the eve of 16th December 1773 and struck in the finest 24 carat gold to our highest quality proof finish.
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FAQ
What is the difference between maximum mintage and issue limit?
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What if the maximum mintage and issue limit is the same?
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