33 and 11. Those are the numbers reflecting the states in the US that allow medical cannabis use and recreational cannabis use, respectively. The latest state to join the recreational cannabis movement is Illinois, making it the 11^th state since 2012 to pass legislation to regulate and tax recreational cannabis use. Today, you have the chance to purchase 1 oz Silver Antique Legalized Collection Illinois Rounds from Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Arrives with a blisterpack card and Certificate of Authenticity!
• 11^th design issued in the Legalized Collection of silver rounds!
• Limited mintage of just 1,000 silver rounds!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• A cannabis leaf is locked down with handcuffs on the obverse.
• The Illinois state seal is modified with cannabis elements on the reverse.
• Antique polish applied.

The Legalized Collection from the Blockchain Mint celebrates the growing movement across the United States to allow for the recreational use of cannabis without legal repercussions for Americans. Colorado was the first state to pave the way in this regard when voters in that state legalized cannabis in 2012. Since then, nine other states, including Illinois, have joined the movement.

Obverse

In the obverse design of 1 oz Silver Antique Legalized Collection Illinois Rounds, the Blockchain Mint offers a common design element based on the federal restrictions on cannabis. The cannabis leaf in the center is handcuffed and shown with inscriptions of Legalized, Natures Medicine, and Hemp for Industry.

Reverse

For the reverse design, 1 oz Antique Legalized Collection Illinois Rounds feature the state seal embellished with cannabis design elements. This approach is used for all states in the Legalized Collection to showcase the movement in the particular state to legalize recreational cannabis use.

History

The Legalized Collection has 1 oz silver proof and antique rounds for each of the US states and Washington D.C. that have legalized recreational cannabis. There are also 5 oz silver proof and antique rounds for nations that have legalized recreational cannabis on a federal level. The state of Illinois legalized recreational marijuana with the passage of the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act in May 2019. The act was signed by the states governor in June 2019 and takes effect on January 1, 2020.

Ordering

When you purchase 1 oz Silver Antique Legalized Collection Illinois Rounds, your products arrive in protective blisterpack cards with a Certificate of Authenticity included. Each one has an antique polish that creates a brushed finish to the round. Please feel free to contact Provident Metals with any questions. You can call us at 800-313-3315, chat with us live online, or email us directly.