Commemorating 2012
The 2012 Mayan Prophecy medallion and coin

As we get closer to the much-anticipated date of December 21 2012, it seems that more and more 2012 related products are being introduced to educate, communicate and even celebrate the coming changes. In addition too countless television shows, books, movies and videos, we now have products such as 2012 Black Ale and Dan Aykroyd’s Crystal Head Vodka, just to name a few.

A relatively new item designed to pay homage to the incredible events that will soon redefine our very existence is the 2012 Mayan Prophecy Coin and Medallion. Whether you believe that December 21 2012 will mark the end of the world as we know it, a spiritual awakening, or absolutely nothing at all, these collectable works of art will serve as an everlasting reminder of this fascinating moment in time.

Minted in deep relief using a special "splash minting" process, the three-inch 2012 Mayan Prophecy medallion and 1 3/4 inch coin are struck and finished in antique bronze. Each item features a perfect, highly detailed replica of the ancient Mayan calendar surrounding the Mayan sun God Tonatiuh. The reverse side displays a sacred Mayan temple above the 2012 "prophecy" which reads:

"The day the sun aligns with the galaxy’s center. The day the fourth world passes and the fifth is born. The day evolution stops and mankind’s new dawn arises. The day over 5,000 years of history – the Great Cycle – ends."

The intricate details and overall weight of these coins is absolutely amazing. When held in your hand, you can almost sense what the ancient Mayans were trying to tell us. You will discover a whole new appreciation for the countless hours spent analyzing the movements of the universe, and the time necessary to document and carve their incredible findings on a calendar that has proven itself extremely accurate time and time again. The Mayan calendar round dictates that we not only look towards the future, but we must remember our past, for our past is the best indicator of what our future holds.

The signs are all around us and the cycles of the Long Count Calendar are coming full circle. As we enter into the age of renewed enlightenment, we must never forget the people who had the foresight and courage to provide us with the necessary warnings of coming change. What better way to commemorate the ancient Mayans and their remarkable findings then with a single piece of bronze coinage depicting their most world-renowned achievement. The Mayan Calendar.

The 2012 Mayan Prophecy medallion and coin are brought to you by Northwest Territorial Mint.