The E-Sylum:  Volume 10, Number 22, June 3, 2007, Article 16

CATALOG OF THE "OTHER" MONEY OF AMERICAN INDIANS?

Panda America issued a press release this week about its ongoing series
of commemorative coins issued in association with various American
Indian tribes.

"The coin series began in 2002; with two tribes that they currently work
with: the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and the Shawnee Tribe. The coins
attracted considerable amount of attention not just in the coin industry,
where collectors are consistently searching for American History items,
but also among casual Americans looking to learn more about America's
History and Native Americans in general.

"Because the coins are officially approved coins, Panda America has
worked closely with each Tribe and each Tribe has approved every aspect
of the process. Some Tribes choose to feature their logo or crest, while
others feature specific individuals, former chiefs or leaders in the
Tribes History, as well as pivotal events in the Tribes history.

To read the complete press release, see: Full Story

[Numismatists are familiar with Indian Peace Medals made for tribe
officials, and wampum and other forms of money made and used by native
Americans, but has anyone compiled a study of OTHER numismatic items
associated with various tribes?  I assume there must be a number of
token, scrip or commemorative issues made for or issued by tribes over
the years, but I don't recall seeing a compilation of them.  Is anyone
aware of one?  -Editor]

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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