Saint Helena – Modern Harbor View – £20 – 1998 – Pick-13 – Crisp Uncirculated
We originally bought this beautiful Matte Proof Silver Crown at the ANA Money Show in Pittsburgh and sold out immediately. We have now been able to acquire a few more pieces from a source in Europe and if you are missing this piece in your collection, don’t let it get away. Minted from one ounce of .999 sterling silver, it would make a great addition to any elephant or wildlife crown collection.
St. Helena – Island & Harbor Views – £10 – 1985 – Pick 8b – Crisp Uncirculated
St. Helena – Island & Harbor Views – £5 – 1981 – Pick 7b – Crisp Uncirculated
This beautiful set of five antelope crowns was a test pattern for some Ten Kwacha coins that were never monetized.
Each of the beautiful world coins in this set depicts a different tropical fish in the unique prism applique on the reverse. Shown in this series are the African Mono fish, the Butterfly fish, and the Jewel Cichlid. If you are a world coin collector with an interest in wild life, sea life, or tropical fish coins then this set is one to pick up.
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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