Great Smoky Mountains / Tennessee - State Commemorative Medal/Token

United States (Private Mint) · Likely post-2000

A private commemorative medal featuring Great Smoky Mountains on one side and Tennessee state symbols on the other.

Country: United States (Private Mint)
Year: Likely post-2000
Denomination: None (Medal/Token)
Metal: Likely Nickel-Plated Brass or Cupro-Nickel

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Overview

A private commemorative medal featuring Great Smoky Mountains on one side and Tennessee state symbols on the other.

Historical significance

This is not legal tender but a private souvenir token or medal celebrating Tennessee's heritage, including the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the state's musical history. It mimics the style of the US Mint's state quarter program.

Obverse (front)

Features a large Black Bear walking in a forest setting with the words 'GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS' arched across the top.

Reverse (back)

Shows symbols of Tennessee: more musical notes, a fiddle and banjo, a riverboat on water, a figure in a coonskin cap (likely Davy Crockett), the state outline, and the text 'THE VOLUNTEER STATE', '1796', and 'TENNESSEE'.

Estimated value

$1 - $5 USD as a souvenir item

What drives this coin's value

Value is primarily driven by its appeal as a souvenir; it lacks numismatic value from a government mint.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated / Mint State (appears to have original luster with minor contact marks)

Mintage & rarity

Unknown, but generally mass-produced for gift shops and tourist locations. Common.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

This item is not a counterfeit of a US coin because it does not feature a denomination (e.g., 'Quarter Dollar'). It is a legal exonumia item.

Notable varieties & errors

No widely recognized varieties exist for this specific private token.

Similar coins

Often confused with the 2002 Tennessee State Quarter or the 2014 Great Smoky Mountains National Park Quarter.

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid cleaning with abrasive chemicals as this can remove the plating. Handling by the edges is recommended to prevent fingerprints.