CRYPTOZOOLOGY – BEAST OF BUSCO

Beast of Busco – 1 AVDP Oz .999 Fine Copper Round | Cryptozoology Collection

Description:

Lurking beneath the waters of Churubusco, Indiana, the Beast of Busco surfaces in copper form — a monstrous turtle that captured national headlines and local obsession. This round from the Cryptozoology Collection pays homage to the creature that sparked a 1949 media frenzy and remains one of America’s most peculiar aquatic legends.

Struck in .999 fine copper, this 1 oz AVDP round measures 39mm and features a dramatic split-view design: above the waterline, the beast’s immense snapping turtle head roars toward the horizon; below, its hulking limbs and armored shell churn through the lakebed. The level of detail — from its scaly tail to the swampy background — captures both the majesty and menace of this cryptid. The reverse features the series’ signature arrangement of cryptid tracks and pawprints beneath the “INTAGLIO MINT” heading, anchored by a prominent humanoid footprint.

The Legend:

The Beast of Busco is said to be a giant alligator snapping turtle, as large as a dining table and nearly impossible to catch. Eyewitness accounts describe a prehistoric creature with a domed shell and massive jaws, capable of sinking boats and evading traps. Despite exhaustive hunts and media attention, the creature was never captured — cementing its place in cryptid lore.

Highlights:

• Contains 1 oz. AVDP of .999 Fine Copper
• Obverse: The Beast of Busco depicted mid-swim in a dual above-and-below water view, “BEAST OF BUSCO” above
• Reverse: Cryptozoology Collection common reverse with various tracks and bold footprint under “INTAGLIO MINT”
• Diameter: 39mm

An offbeat essential for cryptid collectors, small-town legend hunters, and fans of America’s strangest lake monster.