The Official Alaska State Medallion project began in 1989. The Alaska Mint has been producing the Official Alaska State Medallions each year since 1992. Each year Alaskan artists submit designs hoping to be chosen for the new medallion. The Official State Medallions are the only medallions that we mint that feature the Seal of the State of Alaska on the reverse! They are minted in limited quantities in pure silver, pure gold and silver with 24k gold highlights. We also try to have some of the past year medallions in stock so that you can collect the whole series.