Ellis Island Commemorative Gold Coin Tribute

For more than 12 million immigrants who found their way to American shores at the beginning of the 20th century, Ellis Island was their first step toward the American dream. Located in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, Ellis Island opened as our nation's first immigration processing center on January 1, 1892. Between 1900 and 1915 - at the height of the immigration wave -hospital buildings, dormitories, and kitchens were feverishly constructed to accommodate the influx of new citizens. The processing center was closed in 1954. Today, Ellis Island is part of the Statueof Liberty National Monument. By some estimates, nearly 1/3 of all American citizens can trace their heritage through the gates of Ellis Island.

In celebration of the greatest symbol of ournation's willingness to embrace the world, American Mint has created an exclusive masterpiece: the Ellis Island Commemorative Gold Coin Tribute. This solid 14k gold coin is minted to the highest quality "Proof” standard and features a highly detailed engraving of the Statue of Liberty with Ellis Island in the background. Handsomely presented in our exclusive KeepSafe™ archival shell, this exquisite gold coin tribute includes an informative history of Ellis Island and is strictly limited to only 9,999 complete collections worldwide.