Description:
Obverse: Features the Great Seal of South Dakota, showcasing imagery of agriculture, industry, and the state’s natural beauty, surrounded by the text "State of South Dakota" and "Great Seal 1889," representing the year South Dakota achieved statehood.
Reverse: Depicts two American bison standing on a prairie, a nod to South Dakota's wildlife and heritage. The inscriptions include "South Dakota," the year 1987, and the weight and purity, 1 oz .999 Fine Gold.
Purpose: A solid gold commemorative coin celebrating South Dakota's history and natural beauty. This coin is both a collector's item and a piece of intrinsic value due to its gold content.