In February 1858, a 14-year-old local girl, Bernadette Soubirous claimed the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to her in the remote Grotto of Massabielle. A statue of the Madonna of Lourdes was erected at the site in 1864. Over the years, Lourdes has become one of the world's leading Marian shrines. This non-circulating legal tender (NCLT) proof silver crown issued by authority of the government of Palau contains a vial of water that was taken from the Grotto at Lourdes. Although the water itself has no miraculous powers, believers have used it for centuries, in conjunction with acts of faith, for curative requests. This unique piece comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and is sure to become a sought after classic among the faithful and collectors of world coins.