This 3-Dimensional 1,000 Francos legal tender proof silver coin was struck under athority of the Government of Equatorial Guinea from 25 grams of .925 silver for an Actual Silver Weight (ASW) of .7435 ounces of pure silver. Total mintage was limited to 2,500 coins. It comes as shown in a wood presentation case with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Set of 9 Coins – Nine bug coins featuring the Redback Spider, Praying Mantis, Dragonfly, Bull Ant, Blowfly, Ladybug, Cicada, Birdwing Butterfly and Grasshopper. We’re proud to bring you this extremely high quality album produced by the Perth Mint, which both protects the coins and presents them in an attractive and educational format. The album is hardbound, with superior, solid construction, while inside each coin is protected in a special capsule holder that keeps it pristine, but still allows for easy access.
I’ve tried to capture the beautiful gossamer wings of butterflies and dragonflies in illustrations before and I find it impossible to truly replicate them. Even in photography one can’t capture the flash of colors as they flutter about. Well, I was startled to see that the designer of these coins got it. The use of the Prism applique technique works perfectly to recreate that flitting, glinting impression we associate with these wonderful creatures in flight. I never would have expected it in a coin. If you’re a collector of world coins with a place in your collection for creatures of such gentle beauty then this set of 3 proof-like world coins with Prism applique butterflies is demanding a spot of prominence.
Niue – Large Blue Butterfly – Maculinea arion – $1 – 2011 – Colored Proof Silver Crown w/ COA
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