Lumbee 575 Full Federal Recognition Commemorative Coin
GIFTPL09497C
Metal: Antique White Bronze
Size: 2 inch or 50mm, comes with protective clear case.
Limited Edition: Only 150 made.
Built on faith and resilience, Henry fought for us and stood strong. Our people worked the tobacco fields to provide, while others opened doors through education. Our faith in God carried us through it all. This commemorative coin celebrates the Lumbee journey to full federal recognition.
Frontside key elements: Lumbee River, Historical Quote from our Chairman, Pinecone Patchwork, Long Leaf Pine Needles, Dates.
Backside key elements: Cross, Tobacco, Henry Berry Lowrey/Lowrie/Lowry, Croatan Normal School, Long Leaf Pine Trees and 575.
The 140-Year Journey to Recognition
From 1885 to 2025, we never gave up. This item celebrates our history, our persistence, and our victory.
“1885 – First State Recognized” North Carolina officially recognizes the Indians of Robeson County as “Croatan Indians,” the very first time any government admitted we were Indians/indigenous. Championed by State Representative Hamilton McMillan, the act also laid the groundwork for the Croatan Normal School (founded in 1887), today known as the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. 1885 is what made 1888 possible.
“1888 – We Asked Congress” The tribe asks the U.S. Congress for help and recognition for the first time. This started the long fight with the federal government.
“1956 – Named but Denied” The Lumbee Act is passed. The federal government recognized we were Indians/indigenous but unfairly said we could not have any benefits or support.
“1989 – Only Congress Can Fix It” The government said the only way to fix the unfair 1956 law was for Congress to pass a new one.
“2007 – House Passed H.R. 65” The House passes H.R. 65, but denied in the Senate. This victory started the new wave of support.
“2024 – Closest Yet” The House passed the Lumbee Fairness Act for the third time in a row. This showed that support for the tribe was stronger than ever.
“Jan. 2025 – First Presidential Directive” For the first time in history, a sitting President (Trump) issued a formal directive instructing his administration to support full federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe.
“Dec. 2025 – VICTORY” The President signs the Lumbee Fairness Act into law. After 140 years of fighting, first for state recognition, then for federal recognition, our people, the Lumbee, finally win FULL federal recognition. Dec. 18th, 2025.
"The purpose for designing this was to capture this monumental event in a timeless collectible that can be passed down from generation to generation, so our story is never forgotten." TPL II
The metal mold was designed by TPL II
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The “Pinecone Patchwork” derives its name from the longleaf pinecone, when looking at the bottom of a pinecone you can find this design. Our elders of the past and present weave these beautiful designs in quilts while hosting quilting bee’s in their communities. Henry Berry Lowrey's daughter, Maggie hand made a quilt using the Pinecone Patchwork design. Hayes A. Locklear, artist and historian and Kat Littleturtle were inspired by the quilt and designed and made a southern style dress for Natasha Wagner a former Miss Indian World in 1993. Today our Lumbee Princesses wear the Pinecone Patchwork insignia on their traditional regalias during Pow-wows across the Nation. In 2000 Cyna's Jewelers fashioned the Pinecone Patchwork into contemporary jewelry with the idea that all people could wear a piece of Lumbee history. This beautiful design has become a symbol that has helped revitalize the rich heritage of the Lumbee people. Robeson County, North Carolina is the “Land of the Lumbee.”
Preserving our heritage through our jewelry.
Jewelry Designer TPL II (Lumbee)
- Cyna's Pinecone Patchwork was honorably presented to the first lady, Laura Bush in Washington D.C. in 2006 by pop singer Jana Mashonee
- Cyna's Pinecone Patchwork is featured on the album cover of Jana's American Indian Christmas.
Cyna's Pinecone Patchwork Design is a US Federal Registered Trademark Reg. No. 3,974,134. copying is prohibited
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