Jean-Jacques Dessalines Haitian Heroes Challenge Coin
Jean-Jacques Dessalines Haitian Heroes Challenge Coin
Jean-Jacques Dessalines Challenge Coin
FATHER OF LIBERTY
Born enslaved in 1758, Jean-Jacques Dessalines commanded the indigenous army to victory at Vertières on 18 November 1803, and stood at Gonaïves on 1 January 1804 to declare Haiti free — the first Black sovereign state in the Americas.
Honor the Father of Haitian Independence with this collectible challenge coin celebrating Dessalines and the historic birth of Haiti in 1804. A meaningful symbol of courage, freedom, and Haitian pride, it is perfect for collectors, gifts, displays, and heritage celebrations.
Product Highlights
- Collectible Haitian Heroes challenge coin honoring Jean-Jacques Dessalines
- Ideal for collectors, gifts, display, and heritage celebrations
- Commemorative challenge coin — not legal tender
Specifications
- Material: Zinc alloy
- Diameter: 2 inches
- Finish: Antique gold plating
- Edge: Reeded
- Design: 3D relief, front and back
- Packaging: 1 coin in a velvet cloth bag
Care: Handle by the edges and keep dry. Do not polish — the antiqued finish sits in the recessed detail, and polishing strips it out and flattens the design. A soft dry cloth is all it needs.
Honor the Past. Carry the Legacy.
L³ — LIBERTY · LOVE · LEGACY
Complete the collection
Get all three Haitian Heroes coins together for $65 instead of $75 — a $10 saving. Shop the Haitian Heroes 3-Coin Collection →
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