Item Description
 
The 2022 “Welcome to Wall Street” 2 oz Silver Round is the third release in the popular Awakening Series, a collection known for bold symbolism and thought-provoking designs. Struck from 2 troy ounces of .9999 fine silver, this round combines high-purity bullion with an artistic message that critiques the volatility and spectacle often associated with modern financial markets.
 
The Awakening Series gained significant attention when the first two releases sold out within hours, quickly building a dedicated following among collectors. The “Welcome to Wall Street” design continues the series’ theme of social commentary through powerful imagery and layered symbolism.
 
The round presents Wall Street as a chaotic circus environment, filled with references to market cycles, speculation, and controversial financial practices. Through detailed engraving and dramatic imagery, the design invites collectors to reflect on the unpredictable nature of global markets and the forces that influence them.
 
Round Highlights
 
Contains 2 Troy oz of .9999 fine silver
 
Third release in the Awakening Series
 
Features highly detailed symbolic financial market imagery
 
Common Awakening Series reverse design
 
Struck in brilliant bullion finish
 
Ships in protective packaging
 
 
Design Details
 
Obverse
 
The obverse presents a striking circus-themed scene representing the volatility of financial markets. At the center stands a clown balancing on a unicycle while juggling grenades, symbolizing the risk and instability associated with speculative trading. Nearby, a bear rides a bicycle and a bull plays with a ball, referencing the classic bull and bear market cycle. Around the scene appear signs displaying terms such as “Derivatives,” “Subprime,” “Pump ‘N’ Dump,” and “Naked Shorts,” highlighting controversial financial strategies. At the base of the design appears the inscription “WELCOME TO WALL STREET.”
 
Reverse
 
The reverse features the standard Awakening Series design, showcasing an enlarged Eye of Providence above a pyramid. Surrounding inscriptions include “THE AWAKENING” and the phrase “YOU CAN’T WAKE A PERSON WHO IS PRETENDING TO BE ASLEEP.” Beneath the pyramid appear the Roman numerals MDCCLXXVI (1776) along with the inscriptions “ANNUIT COEPTIS” and the metal specifications “.9999 SILVER 2 TROY OZ 2022.”