2023 St. Helena Boston Tea Party 250th Anniversary 1oz Silver Proof Coin

2023 St. Helena Boston Tea Party 250th Anniversary 1oz Silver Proof Coin

The Boston Tea Party
The colonists’ protests against British taxation came to a head on the night of December 16th, 1773, when a group of men known as the ‘Sons of Liberty’ boarded three ships moored on Griffin Wharf; the Beaver, Eleanor and Dartmouth, each loaded with tonnes of East India Company tea.

During a meticulously planned operation the Sons of Liberty dumped 342 chests of tea into the icy Boston waters, enough to brew 18 million cups! While the cargo was destroyed there was no violence, nothing was stolen and no damage was made to the ships or their crews. The Sons of Liberty even swept the decks clean and put everything back where they had found it; apart from the tea, of course!
As a result of the Boston Tea Party the British closed down Boston Harbour, cutting off a significant source of colonial trade and income. This simply served to harden the colonists’ resolve against the British, sparking a series of co-ordinated protests that ultimately led to the first acts of the American revolution on April 19th, 1775.

Rebellion is in the air and young nation is on the verge of a quest for liberty. Join us in celebrating one of the most significant moments in US history - The 250th Anniversary of The Boston Tea Party. 
Only 5000 of these exceptional 1oz Silver Proof coins have been minted worldwide giving serious collectors an opportunity to acquire a piece of history. Designed by Joel Iskowitz and developed and supported by The Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, each coin is accompanied by a bespoke tea box presentation case, certificate and booklet and our special edition Boston Tea Party teabags so you can taste the blend  which filled the 342 chests that ended up in the harbour waters. 

Features

• Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party
• Exclusive new design by celebrated coin artist Joel Iskowitz
• Strictly limited edition of just 5000 coins worldwide
• One ounce of sparkling 999 fine silver
• Struck to our highest Proof quality finish
• Luxury tea box presentation case, certificate of authenticity, storytelling booklet and complimentary tea bags

Packaging

Luxury tea box presentation case, certificate of authenticity, storytelling booklet and complimentary tea bags

Specifications

Face Value: £5
Mintage: 5,000
Weight (g): 999
Diameter (mm): 38.6
Finish: BU