Zambia – Deadly Insects – Jumper Ant – 1000 Kwacha – 2010 – Proof Colored Coin – The Jack Jumper Ant (Myrmecia pilosula), is a species of bull ant that is native to Australia. These ants are black or red and black, and may have yellow or orange legs, antennae and mandibles. Jack Jumper ants are carnivores and scavengers. They sting their victims with venom that is similar to stings of wasps, bees, and fire ants. Their venom is one of the most powerful in the insect world. Jack Jumper ants are proven hunters; even wasps are hunted and devoured. These ants have excellent vision, which aids them in hunting. The symptoms of the stings of the ants are similar to stings of the fire ants. The reaction is local swelling and reddening, and fever, followed by formation of a blister. The heart rate increases, and blood pressure falls rapidly. In individuals allergic to the venom (about 3% of cases), a sting sometimes causes anaphylactic shock. Although 3% may seem small, Jack Jumper ants cause more deaths in Tasmania than spiders, snakes, wasps, and sharks combined.
Zambia – Deadly Insects – Bullet Ant – 1000 Kwacha – 2010 – Proof Colored Coin – The Bullet Ant (Paraponera clavata), named on account of its powerful and potent sting, which is said to be as painful as being shot with a bullet. It inhabits humid lowland rainforests from Nicaragua south to Paraguay. The bullet ant is called “Hormiga Veinticuatro” or “24 hour ant” by the locals, referring to the 24 hours of pain that follow being stung. The pain caused by this insect’s sting is purported to be greater than that of any other Hymenopteran, and is ranked as the most painful according to the Schmidt Sting Pain Index, given a “4+” rating, above the tarantula hawk wasp. It is described as causing “waves of burning, throbbing, all-consuming pain that continues unabated for up to 24 hours”.
Zambia – Deadly Insects – Red Harvester Ant – 1000 Kwacha – 2010 – Proof Colored Coin – The red harvester ant (Pogonomyrmex barbatus) is a large ant common in the southwest United States. Red harvester ants can be aggressive, and have a painful sting that spreads through the lymph nodes, sometimes causing reactions, especially in animals allergic to their venom. They can also bite ferociously.
Total mintage was limited to 10,000 pieces.
Liberia – Babe Ruth – Ten Dollars – 1995 – Proof Silver Crown – Box & COA – One Troy Ounce of .999 Silver
Minted from 20 grams of Sterling Silver, total mintage on this coin was limited to only 999 pieces worldwide. It comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
A total of 1,000 pieces of this coin were minted world-wide and it comes as shown with a Certificate of Authenticity and a mint issued presentation case.
This coin measures 38.6 millimeters in diameter and has been struck with mint applied prismatic technology that makes the coin change colors as it is rotated in hand. Truly a spectacular visual experience!
This coin measures 38.6 millimeters in diameter and has been struck with mint applied prismatic technology that makes the coin change colors as it is rotated in hand.Truly a spectacular visual experience!
D.R. Congo – In Memorium – Pope John Paul II – 10 Francs – 2005 – Acrylic – Mint Box & COA
Egypt – Egypt National Education Day – 1 Pound – 1979 – BU – KM-490 Egypt National Education Day – 1 Pound – 1979 – BU – KM-490
Cameroon – Angels of Love – 1000 CFA – 2010 – Hologram Proof Silver Crown – COA – The second in a series of romantically themed, legal tender, holographic coins issued by authority of the Government of Cameroon (Cameroun). The first coin in this series, Butterflies of Love, has been a tremendous hit with collectors world-wide and I expect this coin to be no different. This coin was struck from 25 grams of .925 Sterling silver to proof specifications, then treated to create a hologram on the devices. Total mintage on this piece was limited to 2,010 coins worldwide. It comes in a hard plastic capsule with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Liberia – Christmas Tree – $10 – 2010 – Colored 2 oz Proof Silver Crown – Mint Box & COA
Sierra Leone – St. Peter’s Basilica – $10 – 2006 – Proof Silver Crown – COA
Tristan Da Cunha – 7 Coin Type Set – 1/2, 1/ 2. 5, 10, 20, 25, PENCE – BU
Madagascar – 6 Coin Type Set – 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, Ariary – BU
Chad – Fokker F7a Aircraft – 1000 Francs – 2003 – Proof Silver Crown – Color – Designed in the 1920’s and used for commercial aviation, the Fokker F7a aircraft provided space for up to eight passengers and previously unknown levels of comfort. Fokker was able to sell 42 of these aircraft which were used well into the 1930’s.
Chad – McDonnell Douglas DC-9 Aircraft – 1000 Francs – 2003 – Proof Silver Crown – Color – The McDonnell Douglas DC-9 is a twin-engine, single-aisle jet airliner. It was first manufactured in 1965 with its maiden flight later that year. The DC-9 was designed for frequent, short flights. The final DC-9 was delivered in October 1982.
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