The Dakota people include four main bands: Mdewakanton, Wahpekute, Wahpeton, and Sisseton. These communities have lived in the Minnesota area for generations, developing a way of life shaped by the regions environment. From its grassy plains to its rivers and lakes, the land has always played a central role in Dakota life. Provident Metals is proud to offer the 2025 Colorized Native America the Beautiful Minnesota 1 oz Silver Coin.

Highlights:

• Arrives in a capsule with a presentation display box and a Certificate of Authenticity!
• 41st release in the Native America the Beautiful Series!
• Colorized proof specimen!
• Limited mintage of just 1,000 coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Bears a face value of One Dollar backed by the Mesa Grande Sovereign Nation.
• Obverse artwork depicts a Dakota fisherman in a canoe.
• Reverse includes the series unified design element.
• Not recognized as legal tender in the United States.

Each 2025 Colorized Native America the Beautiful Minnesota 1 oz Silver Coin is secured in a clear capsule and presented in a display box that makes it ideal for showcasing. A Certificate of Authenticity is included to verify its origin and details. This colorized proof edition features frosted visuals with a mirror-like background, enhanced by the colorful detailing on the front.

Obverse

On the obverse of the 2025 Colorized Native America the Beautiful Minnesota Silver Coin, a member of the Dakota people is shown fishing from a canoe. The detailed color work brings out the scenes natural setting. Bodies of water like Lake Superior and the Lake of the Woods were important to Dakota life, serving both practical and spiritual purposes. Inscriptions here read MNI SOTA, MINNESOTA, 2025, and DAKOTA.

Reverse

The reverse of the 2025 Colorized NATB Minnesota 1 oz Silver Coin shows the continuing symbol used across the series. It features a bald eagles head at the center of an eight-pointed star, with an arrowhead next to each point. This image honors the strength and traditions of Native peoples across the continent. The inscriptions here read NATIVE AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL, MESA GRANDE SOVEREIGN NATION, 1 OUNCE, ONE DOLLAR, and 999 AG.

History

The Dakota word “Mni Sota” means “clear blue water,” a fitting description for the Minnesota River and the many lakes in the area. These names were based on the tribes close understanding of the land and their tradition of descriptive naming that reflects each locations character.

Ordering

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