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Coins issued by American Indians would seem to be a paradox. Their cultures were largely built on barter and exchange, but with specific objects serving as the medium of exchange.
However, the Sovereign Nation of the Shawnee Tribe in Oklahoma has struck silver dollars, issued at the end of July.
The Shawnees decided to issue the coins after the federal government enacted the Shawnee Tribe Status Act in 2000, which confirmed the tribe's ability to sell merchandise or manufacture products.
The silver dollar is collectible and has a guaranteed weight of one ounce of silver. It also is redeemable in Shawnee tribal lands for U.S. dollars.
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