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.
This one ounce proof silver coin comes with mint presentation case and informational graphic certificate of authenticity from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.
Togo – Blue Prism Hummingbird – 1,000 Francs CFA – 2010 – Proof Silver Crown – COA – This beautiful legal tender proof silver crown depicts a stylized hummingbird using prism technology, a process that makes the hummingbird change colors depending on the direction of the light source hitting the coin. One of three coins in issued, this coin was minted from 25 grams of .925 silver and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Somalia – Endangered Wildlife – Red Kite – 25 Shillings – 2006 – Prooflike Crown – –
South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands – Grey-Headed Albatross – £2 – 2006 – BU
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.
The individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity that accompanies this coin from the Australian Antarctic Territory series, states the coin was struck from one ounce of .999 fine silver and is one of only 7,500 pieces minted worldwide. The coin comes in a Perth Mint presentation case as shown.
Poland – Peregrine Falcon – 2 Zlote – 2008 – Brilliant Uncirculated – Nordic Gold
These 5 heptagonal (7-sided) copper-nickel coins have a limited issue of 7,500 and comes in a mint-issued folio presentation packet with certificate of authenticity and relevant information on the featured penguins.
Listed in Krause’s Standard Catalog of World Coins as KM-53.
This legal-tender proof silver coin is listed in Krause’s Standard Catalog of World Coins as KM-68 with a mintage of 3,000 coins.
This is a 2013 Australia Kakadu National Park Colored Proof Silver Coin Comes with a Mint Box and a Certificate of Authenticity. This is from Australia’s Endangered Native Creatures and UNESCO World Heritage Site coin series.
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.
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