Alaska Mint Collection

All medallions are similar in size to a silver dollar and come packaged in an airtight container and handsome gift box. The reverse features Alaska Mint's popular “Land of the Midnight Sun” design. Proudly manufactured in Anchorage, Alaska. Mushing Around Alaska - It is unknown when the first sled dog race was held. Humans have domesticated dogs for thousands of years, and sled dogs have been used for transportation in Arctic areas for almost as long. The first sled dog race to feature a codified set of rules was the All Alaska Sweepstakes which first took place in 1908. This medallion features a long distance dog team running around the outer edge of the coin with a map of Alaska and Totemic pattern inside. This medallion is minted in 1 oz .999 fine silver. Northern Lights & Wolves - This medallion features a winter scene of northern lights above a pack of wolves. It is similar in size to a silver dollar and comes packaged in an airtight container and handsome gift box. The rever