Mesa Grande – 2025 – 1 Dollar – Red Wolf 5oz copper

Description

The 2025 5 oz Copper Red Wolf Coin pays tribute to one of North America’s rarest and most endangered predators, the elusive red wolf. Once widespread across the southeastern United States, this leaner, smaller cousin of the gray wolf is distinguished by its reddish-tawny coat and sharp instincts, playing a crucial role in maintaining balance within its ecosystem. By the 1980s, habitat loss and human conflict had pushed the species to the brink of extinction, but groundbreaking conservation efforts—including one of the world’s first successful reintroduction programs—have helped preserve its place in the wild. Struck in 5 oz of .999 fine copper with selective coloring, the coin’s obverse showcases a detailed depiction of the red wolf, while the reverse features the Mesa Grande Sovereign Nation effigy. Measuring 65 mm in diameter, with a face value of One Dollar, this limited-edition release has a mintage of just 999 pieces worldwide, making it a meaningful collector’s piece that honors resilience, survival, and the enduring spirit of the wild.