Protests from the colonists against British taxation came to a head on the night of December 16th, 1773, when a group of men known as the ‘Sons of Liberty’ boarded three ships moored on Griffin Wharf; the Beaver, Eleanor, and Dartmouth, each loaded with tonnes of East India Company tea.
 

During a meticulously planned operation the Sons of Liberty dumped a whopping 342 chests of tea into the icy Boston waters - enough to brew 18 million cups! While the cargo was destroyed, there was no violence. Nothing was stolen and no damage was made to the ships or their crews. The Sons of Liberty even swept the decks clean and put everything back where they had found it; apart from the tea, of course!

As a result of the Boston Tea Party the British closed down Boston Harbor, cutting off a significant source of colonial trade and income. This simply served to harden the colonists’ resolve against the British, sparking a series of co-ordinated protests that ultimately led to the first acts of the American Revolution on April 19th, 1775.

Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of this historic event - the peaceful yet powerful protest that sparked the fires of the American Revolution - with an exclusive new design by celebrated artist, Joel Iskowitz! IPM is proud to offer this stunning 1 oz. Silver Proof coin accompanied by a gorgeous tea box presentation case. Each coin also includes a certificate of authenticity, storytelling booklet, and special edition 'Boston Tea Party' teabags so you can taste the blend which filled the (342) chests that ended up in the harbor waters!