Product Description
This amazing 3 oz Silver coin is dedicated to Alcatraz Island, a small island located in the San Francisco Bay, California, famous for its former federal prison. Alcatraz Island, which was originally explored as a seabird habitat in 1775 by Lieutenant Juan Manuel de Ayala. He named it Isla de los Alcatraces meaning Isle of the Pelicans. During the Civil War, 1861-1865, a prisoner of war camp was erected on the island. Serving as a federal prison from 1934 to 1963, Alcatraz held some of the United States’ most notorious criminals, such as Al Capone, George “Machine Gun” Kelly and Robert Stroud, also known as the “Birdman of Alcatraz”. Upon its closure, it became and remains a popular tourist destination.
- 2 oz of 99.9% pure silver.
- Smartminting® (Ultra High Relief)
- Extra Limited mintage – 999 pcs. worldwide
Country | Cook Islands |
Denomination | 20 Dollars |
Year | 2023 |
Quality | Proof |
Material | Silver 999/1000 |
Weight (g) | 3 oz (93.3 g) |
Diameter | 50 mm |
Mintage pcs | 750 |
Certificate (COA) | Yes |
Presentation case (box) | Yes |
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