The Lewis & Clark Coin and Currency Collection commemorates the iconic 1803 expedition led by Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, following the Louisiana Purchase. This journey covered 8,000 miles and aimed to establish relationships with Native American tribes while contributing to scientific knowledge through mapping and specimen collection. Celebrating the expedition’s success with minimal loss, the collection honors President Jefferson, Lewis and Clark, and their Native American allies. The year 2004 marked the 200th anniversary of this historic journey. Various coin sets are available for purchase, reflecting different historical eras.
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