The coin you see in the photo gallery is the coin for sale. The relief on this coin is amazing. Wonderful presentation with the display box, Zaiken signature, first day of issue and the quality of the strike. Checks all the boxes. This gorgeous coin struck in five ounces of highly pure 99.9% fine silver are part of a series featuring animals that are revered within many Native American cultures as spiritual. The American Mustang, the second release in the Spirit Animals from the Mesa Grande Sovereign Nation series, symbolizes freedom, power, and spirit all wrapped up in one. A spirit animal helps guide and protects us on our journey through life and shares and embodies our characteristics. Those who have a mustang as their spirit animal are thought to have a large appetite for life. They often possess a strong sense of self-preservation, a willingness to learn, and the ability to thrive in challenging environments. Beautifully Designed By Award-Winning Artist. The beautiful and majestic design of a wild mustang galloping across a southwestern landscape was created by artist Beth Zaiken, who is noted for her 2021 “Bucking Bronco” Liberty design which won the prestigious “Best Gold Coin Design” during the Coin of the Year (COTY) Award ceremonies. A Minnesota-based professional artist and illustrator specializing in natural science communication, Zaiken’s work can be seen at the Royal Alberta Museum, Royal Saskatchewan Museum, Chicago Field Museum, National Park Service Publications, Ozarks Natural History Museum, San Diego Zoo, the New York State Museum, and the Minnesota Zoo. Flawless Coins From Among The First Issued. Each also comes sonically sealed in a museum-quality acrylic holder and encapsulated with a label signed by Beth Zaiken! Only 499 Coins Authorized For Worldwide Release. And, since just 499 coins were authorized for worldwide release, the rarity of this issue is assured. Each will come in a deluxe wooden presentation case and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. SECOND RELEASE IN SPIRIT ANIMALS SERIES – This coin is the second release in the Spirit Animals series featuring animals that are revered within many Native American cultures as spiritual. This coin depicts a wild American Mustang. DESIGNED BY AWARD-WINNING ARTIST – The design of the wild mustang featured on the coin was created by artist Beth Zaiken, who is noted for her 2021 “Bucking Bronco” Liberty design which won the prestigious “Best Gold Coin Design” during the Coin of the Year (COTY) Award ceremonies. STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER – Each Spirit Animals – American Mustang coin was struck as a double-thick Piedfort in five ounces of highly pure 99.9% fine silver and measures 50 mm in diameter. SIGNED BY BETH ZAIEKN – This coin will come sealed in an acrylic holder and encapsulated with a label signed by Beth Zaiken. RELEASE TYPE First Day of Issue (FDI). COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE United States (US). COUNTRY OF ORIGIN United States. DENOMINATING COUNTRY United States. YEAR OF ISSUE 2025. GRADE TYPE Metal Grade: PF70. PURITY 0.9000, 0.999, N/A. WEIGHT IN TROY OUNCES 5 Ounces.
