This genuine, giant half-dollar size bronze coin is known by world coins collectors throughout the globe as “The Lucky Irish Penny”. This large penny instantly became a collector’s item in 1968 upon adoption of the new decimal coinage system in Ireland. This Brilliant Uncirculated, heavy coin features a beautiful Irish harp on the obverse and a hen and chicks on the reverse. It is guaranteed to bring the bearer good luck. Would make a nice gift for any collector of Irish or world coins, or anyone you know in need of a bit of good luck.
Democratic Republic of Congo – African Wildlife – 7 coin set – 2002 – Uncirculated
One of the issues in the ever-popular Preserve Planet Earth series of coins issued by multiple nations. This crown depicts a River Kingfisher and would be a welcome addition to any collector of wildlife or world coins.
The Eurasian Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo) is a species of horned owl resident in much of Europe and Asia. The Eagle Owl is a very large and powerful bird, only slightly smaller than the Golden Eagle. It is the largest species of owl with a wingspan of up to seven feet. Adults can weigh in excess of eight pounds, in comparison the common Barn Owl weighs about a pound. It mainly feeds on small mammals but will take prey up to the size of foxes and young deer. It will also take many other birds including other birds of prey. It is largely nocturnal and is found in mountains and forests with cliffs and rocky areas. It usually nests on cliff ledges. They live for around twenty years although like many other bird species in captivity they can live much longer, perhaps up to sixty years. The Eagle Owl’s scientific name comes from its deep booming call. Named for their call the Bubo bubo owl ranges from throughout Europe across Russia to its Pacific coast, South to Iran and Pakistan and into China and the Koreas. Would make a nice gift for any collectors of wildlife or world coins.
This coin is not yet listed in Krause’s Standard Catalog of World Coins. This coin was minted with prism technology and when held in hand changes shades depending on the available light source.
Somalia – Endangered Wildlife – Red Kite – 25 Shillings – 2006 – Prooflike Crown – –
Poland – Peregrine Falcon – 2 Zlote – 2008 – Brilliant Uncirculated – Nordic Gold
South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands – Grey-Headed Albatross – £2 – 2006 – BU
Listed in Krause’s Standard Catalog of World Coins as KM-53.
Malawi – Pattern – Mother Nature of Africa – Seagulls and Chick – 10 Kwacha – 2004 – Proof Color Crown
The White Winged Flufftail is a truly endangered bird native to Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Zambia, Rwanda, and South Africa. Population estimates for this species offer us only 700 and that number decreases every year. There have been no sightings of this lovely bird in Zambia for many years, but the country has honored it on this beautiful proof silver Crown; a poignant token of a people’s hope and loss. If you are a birder or a world coin collector with an eye out for vanishing specimens then I point you to this beautiful Zambian world coin.
The Superb Fruit Dove is a small colorful bird, with the male and female differing greatly in form and appearance. While the male’s appearance is very colorful and delights the eye with its multicolored composition, the female’s plumage is more subdued. Her superbly colored plumage acts as amazingly good camouflage among the branches. In the chameleonic change between light and shadow, the bird’s contours melt into the background. The Fruit Doves only rarely leave the treetops to occasionally search for food on the ground. It is amazing just how large the fruit and seeds on which the Fruit Doves feed can be at times. If you are a collector of world coins with an interest in birds or the environment then this unique Crown with a prism applique of a Superb Fruit Dove is for you!
The Rainbow Lorikeet grows to about a foot in length. The plumage on head and belly is blue, the back, underbelly and tail are green, and it sports a red neck. The geographic range is situated in North and East Australia, as well as on many South West Pacific islands, stretching as far as Indonesia. Light forests, parks, gardens and coconut groves serve as habitat. The nest is frequently in a hollow tree and is usually lined with decayed wood. During the breeding period from August to January the female lays 2 eggs and hatches these alone. The offspring are ready to leave the nest after 7 – 8 weeks. The food consists of juicy fruits, pollen and nectar, to which the Lorikeet is well adapted due to the brush-shaped, frayed tongue, thus playing an important role in the pollination of many types of trees and shrubs. Sometimes seeds and insects are also on the menu. If you are a collector of world coins with an interest in birds or the environment then this unique Crown with a prism applique of a Lorikeet is for you!
The most important feature of the Eclectus Parrot is probably the different external coloring of the sexes. Contrary to almost all other types of bird, in the case of this wax beaked parrot species, the female animal is strikingly feathered in red, whereas the male is predominantly green in color and thus well camouflaged against the leafage of the dense forests. Although these parrots are very prevalent in the rain forests of their geographic range, they are very difficult to observe due to their wariness. Small troops of Electus Parrots go searching through the treetops for fruit and seeds. They are considered to be strong fliers and have a lifespan of up to thirty years. If you are a collector of world coins with an interest in birds or the environment then this unique Crown with a prism applique of a Red Parrot is for you!
One of the issues in the ever-popular Preserve Planet Earth series of coins issued by multiple nations. This crown depicts a Laner Falcon and would be a welcome addition to any collector of wildlife or world coins.
The Razorbill is a bird of the temperate North Atlantic and adjacent parts of the Arctic Ocean. They breed on both sides of the Atlantic and in the east they breed as far south as Brittany (France), north to Svalbard and east to the White Sea in north-west Russia. Razorbills breeding in Britain and Ireland winter along the Atlantic coast of Europe from southwest Norway to Iberia and North Africa, and into the western Mediterranean. Immature Razorbills move significantly further away from their natal colonies than do adults and generally further south, though occasionally they stray west as far as Greenland and the Azores. Razorbills breed mainly on small ledges or in cracks of rocky cliffs and in associated screes, and on boulder-fields. Rarely, colonies have been found up to 1000 feet inland. Razorbills are usually associated with colonies of other seabirds, and small numbers scattered among large concentrations of Common Guillemots and Black-legged Kittiwakes can easily be overlooked. Razorbill ‘nest’ sites are usually hidden from view, but the presence of a colony is clearly indicated by the attendance of off-duty birds standing close by.
Eagles are large predatory birds that have been symbols of power, courage, and immortality since ancient times. The more than 50 species all belong to the HAWK family, Accipitridae, order Falconiformes. Eagles inhabit all major land regions except Antarctica and New Zealand. Although once abundant, some eagles are becoming rare and face extinction. One rare species is the bald eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus, the national emblem of the United States. Although protected by law, some large eagles are killed by farmers and gamekeepers or captured for use in falconry. In addition, the bald eagle, like other birds, has been affected by the widespread use of pesticides that, ingested, can weaken eggs.
The Eurasian Hoopoes have long, thin, and decurved bills; broad round wings; square tails crossed by a wide white band, and long erectile crests. They feed mainly on ground, walking with ease (and even running) with accompanying movement of head. Fond of feeding on lawns and path or, alternatively, on manure or refuse-heaps, probing for larvae, etc. Crest depressed when at rest, but erected when excited or alarmed and for a moment on settling. Flight is not weak and uncertain as it appears, for it will readily elude trained falcons, mounting easily into the air away from them. Perches in trees, as well as on buildings, walls, etc., and will occasionally climb up tree like a woodpecker, but this is not usual. Fond of dust and sand-baths.
This coin measures 38.6 millimeters in diameter and has been struck with mint applied prismatic technology that makes the coin change colors as it is rotated in hand. Truly a spectacular visual experience!
This coin measures 38.6 millimeters in diameter and has been struck with mint applied prismatic technology that makes the coin change colors as it is rotated in hand.Truly a spectacular visual experience!
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