Collectors of world coins know there are over 200 different coins that feature turtles, and this is one of the most popular. The European pond turtle, Emys orbicularis, is native to Spain, France, northern Italy, southern Germany, Poland, Turkey, Iran, Russia, Morocco and Algeria. Although its appearance varies over its large range, the pond turtle is often easily identifiable because of the pretty, bright yellow or gold speckling present on the dark carapace and skin of many of the juveniles and adults. Would make a great gift for any wildlife, turtle or world coins collector.