Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge Silver Coin

Brief History

The area that is now known as the Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge was originally known as "Canaresse" by the Native Americans, which means "at the thicket". Later, the Dutch renamed the land "Boompjes Hoeck" which later became Bombay Hook.

The area became popular for tourists in the 1800's, but a severe storm in 1878 destroyed the resorts and completely changed the wildlife habitats in the area. The marshes that were once protected by dunes were now subject to destruction.

The Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge was established on March 16, 1937 in order to provide a safe haven for the breeding and migration of fowl on the Atlantic Flyway. Since then, the refuge has provided all sorts of wildlife with sanctuary including all migratory birds. The refuge is also a stop on Delaware's Coastal Heritage Greenway.

Coin Facts

• Mint: U.S. Mint (West Point)
• Type: Bullion (Investment)
• Mintage: Minted in 2015 with 62,309 uncirculated coins
• Silver Content: 0.999 fine silver
• Diameter: 76.2 mm in diameter (3 in.)
• Thickness: 3.25 mm in thickness (0.128 in.)
• Weight: 5 troy ounces (155.5g)
• Face Value: $0.25

• Coin Highlights:
• Contains five ounces of 99.9% pure silver bullion.
• Eligible for Precious Metals IRAs.
• In addition to many species of migratory birds, Bombay Hook also hosts the Allee House, a pre-revolutionary war farmhouse that is on the National Register of Historic Places.
• Bombay Hook is composed of 16,000 acres of freshwater pools, swamps, upland forests, agricultural fields and one of the largest unaltered tidal salt marshes in the Mid-Atlantic region.
• When Mechacksett, chief of Kahansink, sold Bombay Hook wetlands to Peter Bayard, an early Dutch settler, the price for the area was 1 gun, 4 handfuls of powder, 3 waistcoats, 1 anchor of liquor and 1 kettle.

Why Buy?

Both the America the Beautiful quarters and silver bullion coins are popular options for both amateur and experienced coin collectors. The circulated quarters are not worth much more than their face value; however, the uncirculated silver bullion coins are composed of 99.9% fine silver and valuable as a precious metal investment. The Bombay Hook silver coin is also eligible for precious metal IRA accounts.

The US Mint has provided a safe and collectible investment tool that will help protect your other investments from inevitable inflation. Each America the Beautiful Silver Coin consists of five troy ounces of .999 fine silver that is certified and guaranteed by the United States government. Protect your investments, and your financial future with the Bombay Hook Silver Coin!