FRIENDS OF THE FIGHTING 69TH

2011 LIMITED EDITION .999 SOLID SILVER COIN - 250TH NYC ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE COMMEMORATIVE COIN - This unique commemorative coin specially designed by the Northwest Territorial Mint will only be available in very limited quantities. This 47mm (1.75") .999 Solid Silver Coin features a relief of the Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral (elevated to Minor Basilica by Pope Benedict XVI on March 17, 2010) commemorating the 250th Annual New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade. The reverse features the logo of New York's famed Fighting 69th with its magnificent Irish Wolfhounds and the units motto "Gentle when Stroked, Fierce When Provoked". The Fighting 69th has continuously led the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade since 1851. THESE COINS WILL NEVER BE MINTED AGAIN! PRESENTED IN A BLACK VELVET PRESENTATION BOX. AN ITEM YOU WILL BE PROUD TO DISPLAY!