The Poarch Band of Creek Indians, federally recognized in 1984 and based near Atmore, Alabama, are the only federally recognized tribe remaining in the state. Their sovereign minting activity in the early 2000s produced a small series of silver issues, this dollar among them, issued under tribal authority rather than federal coinage law — placing it legally in the category of a privately-issued medallion despite the "dollar" denomination. Collector uptake was modest, and secondary market depth remains thin.
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians, federally recognized in 1984 and based near Atmore, Alabama, are the only federally recognized tribe remaining in the state. Their sovereign minting activity in the early 2000s produced a small series of silver issues, this dollar among them, issued under tribal authority rather than federal coinage law — placing it legally in the category of a privately-issued medallion despite the "dollar" denomination. Collector uptake was modest, and secondary market depth remains thin.