This medallion celebrates the 25th anniversary of our popular “Panner Joe” medallion design.

Gold mining has played an important role in Alaska’s history and continues to be a significant industry in the state. The Klondike Gold Rush of the late 1800s brought thousands of prospectors to Alaska in search of fortune, and many of them struck it rich. Today, gold mining in Alaska takes many forms, from large-scale operations to small-scale, artisanal mining. The state is home to numerous mines that produce significant amounts of gold. Fort Knox Mine, the Pogo Mine, and the Kensington Mine are a few of them. Gold mining in Alaska is not only an important economic activity but also a historical legacy of the state.

These medallions are available in golden bronze, 1 oz .999 fine silver, 1 oz single gold relief (24k plating on front of the silver coin) and 1 oz double gold relief (24k gold plating on both sides). We put a natural gold nugget in the gold pan of each of the silver and gold relief medallions. Our 1 oz. medallions are similar in size to a silver dollar and it is packaged in an airtight container and handsome gift box.  The reverse features our popular “Land of the Midnight Sun” design.

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