$10 banknote 1 ounce of copper

The $10 Banknote 1 oz Copper medal is inspired by one of the most famous banknotes in U.S. history, known as the “Bison note.” This iconic design, used on American currency for over a hundred years, has been recreated on a 1 oz round of .999 fine copper. The product is an attractive option for collectors who value historical motifs and for those who want to diversify their collections with base metals made to a high standard of craftsmanship.

The medal features deep relief, well-rendered details, and clear references to the symbolism of America’s era of Westward expansion. The bison motif, the figures of pioneers, and the classic inscriptions give the piece a character that will be appreciated by enthusiasts of United States history. The round fits perfectly into a themed collection, especially for admirers of historic banknote designs and American iconography.

Obverse: At the center is a massive bison modeled after the famous buffalo Pablo from the Washington Zoo. Flanking it are portraits of the explorers Lewis and Clark. At the top appears the inscription “THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” below it “10 TEN DOLLARS 10,” and at the bottom a nod to the original’s historical status as legal tender.

Reverse: Depicts Columbia, the former personification of the United States, raising a sheaf of grain as a symbol of the nation’s agricultural prosperity. The design is complemented by the inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “UNITED STATES NOTE.”