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
WWF – Mauritius – Swallow-tailed Butterfly – 25 Rupees – 1975 – Brilliant Uncirculated –
China – Set of (4) Colored Butterfly Medallions – Proof – 2009 – Series II – The first set of these beautiful medallions was issued in 2005, can be found on our website and has been a huge hit with butterfly collectors. This new series has just been issued and is sure to be a big hit with collectors as well. I was not able to identify the species involved, but one of our clients, Mark Schmidt, was able to provide identification of the species involved from left to right and top to bottom as follows: “88” Butterfly (Diaethria Clymena), Brazilian Morpho (Morpho Aega), Female Yellow Pansy (Precis (Juniona) Hierta), and Cairns Birdwing (Ornithoptera Priamus).
Issued in the People’s Republic of China, this set would make a great gift for any collector of Lepidoptera or world coins.
Palau – Prism Butterfly – Green Graphium agamemnon – $1 – 2008 – Proof – The black and green Graphium agamemnon, also called Tailed Jay or Green Spotted Triangle butterfly. This butterfly belongs to the family of Papilionidae as well and is identifiable by its characteristic hind wing tail. The special prism technique emphasizes the butterflies colors and patterns.
Palau – Prism Butterfly – Orange Hebomoia leucippe – $1 – 2008 – Proof – The orange Hebomoia leucippe who belongs to the family of Pieridae, the blue dazzling Papilio pericles who belongs to the family of Swallowtail butterflies (Papilionidae) and the black and green Graphium agamemnon who is also called Tailed Jay. This butterfly belongs to the family of Papilionidae as well and is identifiable by its characteristic hind wing tail. The special prism technique emphasizes the butterflies colors and patterns.�
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 proof-like world coin with a Prism applique butterfly is a must!
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 color 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 proof-like world coin with a Prism applique butterfly is a must!
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 proof-like world coin with a Prism applique butterfly is a must!
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