A cold breath swept across the vast, lonely land as fog slowly descended over the glassy Yukon River. The silence was only broken by the gentle splashing of water, carving its way through the icy landscape. It was a scene that seemed unchanged for centuries until suddenly the quiet murmurs of nature were pierced by wild shouts and cheers. In the distance, figures emerged on the riverbank. Men and women, with adventurous sparks in their eyes, eagerly plunged into the icy waters of the Yukon. They were in search of something greater than themselves - hunting for the precious metal that ran through the riverbed, fueling dreams of wealth and freedom.
This scene from 1896 went down in history as the Yukon River Gold Rush. The discovery of gold deposits in an Alaskan river is now primarily associated with the adventurous spirit and boundless optimism that drew thousands of people to the rugged, untouched wilderness of the North. In this relentless pursuit of happiness and prosperity, dreams were fulfilled, hopes were shattered, and lives were forever changed - and the gold from this river still captivates people over 100 years later: In 2024, for the first time, a commemorative coin was minted with Yukon gold. The $10 coin from Barbados bears the alloy designation "990 Fine and Yukon Gold," containing both fine gold and the legendary Yukon gold.
In Europe, the Yukon Gold coin "River Gold – American Eagle," minted with a limited edition of only 1,637 pieces, apparently struck a
