Zambia – Deadly Insects – Asian Giant Hornet – 1000 Kwacha – 2010 – Proof Colored Coin – The Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia), including the subspecies Japanese giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia japonica), colloquially known as the yak-killer hornet, is the world’s largest hornet, native to temperate and tropical Eastern Asia. Its body length is approximately 2 inches, its wingspan about 3 inches and it has a 0.2 inch sting which injects a large amount of potent venom.
Zambia – Deadly Insects – Tsetse Fly – 1000 Kwacha – 2010 – Proof Colored Coin – Tsetse flies, are large biting flies that inhabit much of mid-continental Africa between the Sahara and the Kalahari deserts. They live by feeding on the blood of vertebrate animals. Tsetse have been extensively studied because of their disease transmission. Fossilized tsetse have been recovered from the Florissant Fossil Beds in Colorado, supposedly laid down some 34 million years ago. Diseases transmitted by tsetse flies kill 250,000–300,000 people per year.
Zambia – Deadly Insects – Mosquito – 1000 Kwacha – 2010 – Proof Colored Coin – Mosquitoes are a family of small, midge-like flies: the Culicidae. Although a few species are harmless or even useful to humanity, most are a nuisance because they suck blood from vertebrates, many of them attacking humans. In feeding on blood, various species of mosquitoes transmit some of the most harmful human and livestock diseases. Some authorities argue accordingly that mosquitoes are the most dangerous animals on earth.
Zambia – Deadly Insects – Scorpion – 1000 Kwacha – 2010 – Proof Colored Coin – Scorpions are predatory arthropod animals of the order Scorpiones within the class Arachnida. They have eight legs and are easily recognized by the pair of grasping claws and the narrow, segmented tail, often carried in a characteristic forward curve over the back, ending with a venomous stinger. The scorpion has a fearsome reputation as venomous, and about 25 species are known to have venom capable of killing a human being.
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!
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.�
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.
Issued in the People’s Republic of China, this set would make a great gift for any collector of Lepidoptera or world coins.
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).
WWF – Mauritius – Swallow-tailed Butterfly – 25 Rupees – 1975 – Brilliant Uncirculated –
Niue – Large Blue Butterfly – Maculinea arion – $1 – 2011 – Colored Proof Silver Crown w/ COA
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.
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