The Lasqueti Mint is pushing the numismatic envelope again with the introduction of their latest coin produced for Mammoth Tusk Gold Inc. of the Yukon. The Proof coin is a 1 oz .9999 gold coin with a diameter of 29.9 mm. The Obverse sports a sourdough gold panner with the date “2008” and the legend “PURE KLONDIKE GOLD”. The Reverse is an artistic rendering of a wooly mammoth by Mint engraver Ray Lipovsky, along with the legend “YUKON” and the required “1 oz .9999 FINE GOLD” and the coveted Lasqueti Mint mark.

The coins will be packaged in handmade wooden boxes with a mammoth tusk cabochon inlaid in the top produced by Wildwood Works of Lasqueti Island. They will also be accompanied by a certificate from the Lasqueti Mint.

All this is rather special yet there is much more. Mammoth Tusk Gold Inc. has established a chain of custody which guarantees that the gold in these magnificent coins comes from the environmental award-winning Ross Mine, a placer mine on Dominion Creek in the Klondike region of the Yukon. The environmental and social standards held by Mammoth Tusk Gold are documented by their chain of custody, as well as support from the Yukon government.

This entire project sets a new standard for gold production and supply in North America! No other mint in North America can guarantee their coins are made from “conflict free” Canadian gold. Only mines which abide by the strict environmental and social guidelines of Klondike placer mine regulations will be considered to be granted the “Mammoth Gold” label.

The maximum 250 Proof coin run is available at $1,650.00ea from:

The Lasqueti Mint also minted a coin for Salst Spring Island dated 2007 in silver with a weight of 1/2oz .999 silver and a value of $$50.00 (Salt Spring Dollars).

The final minting adventure for the Mint this year will be coining the President's medal for the Canadian Numismatic Association. This is an honor for the Mint and shows the high esteem in which the Mint is held by the numismatic community. The medal will be 1/2 oz of .999 silver 29.8mm with an obverse design of script indicating the years of service, the President's name and the initials CNA adorned with two maple leaves. The reverse will feature a reproduction of the "Wild Man" design from an early German State Tallar. The Mint has reservered 50 of the 250 medals for our subscribers. This medal will not be available to the general public. If you wish to have one of these medals please CONTACT US NOW at 250-333-8868 or tolling@lqmint.com so we can set aside your strike number when we do the run. Cost is $40.00 plus shipping.

This past year has seen many upgrades at the Mint. We cut a hole in the floor and poured a slab of concrete for the drop hammer so the entire building no longer bounces when we strike a coin. With the addition of a CNC machine and a computer operated kiln we have been able to manufacture our own dies entirely in house. This is a very big deal! Have a party or at least get out your kazoo and blow a TA DA! With these innovations we are now able to do all the creation and execution of our art on the Island.

We are concerned about the pedigree of the metals we use. We hope, in the near future, to be able to guarantee that our coins are made only from Canadian precious metals for which the chain of custody is known, and that have been mined and refine with environmentally and socially kind processes.

We hope these coins bring you as much pleasure as we have had in making them.

Peace be with you,

Tolling