Palau – Endangered Wildlife – Clown Triggerfish – $1 – 2009 – Proof – Colored Crown
Vanuatu – Warriors Beating Drums – 500 Vatu – 1995 – Pick 5 – Crisp Uncirculated
New Zealand – Hamilton’s Frog – Official (6) Coin Mint Set – 2008 – Brilliant Uncirculated – Folder – This 2008 six coin set features the rarest frog in New Zealand and possibly the world – Hamilton’s frog (Leiopelma hamiltoni). Hamilton’s frog is one of the most critically endangered species, with less than 300 adults in the wild today. It is widely believed to be the most ancient of all frogs and has unique characteristics. This native New Zealand frog does not live in water habitats and prefers a range of forest environments which, over time, has led to the loss of webbing between its toes. Unlike other species, Hamilton’s frog has limited vocal capacities.
Okay, every now and then there’s an innovation in numismatics that truly bamboozles me. This world coin has (believe it) friction/odor tech (better known as “scratch and sniff”). Now I like the smell of money well enough but this is one step beyond and this coin actually emits the smell of gunpowder and smoke when the image of the ship is rubbed! That’s getting into the buccaneer spirit! And it’s appropriate considering that the “Ark Royal” was the flagship of Queen Elizabeth’s navy in its fight against the Spanish Armada. She saw service from 1588 till 1636. If you’re a collector of world coins and have an affinity for buccaneers, privateers, or ships then this world coin would make an extraordinary addition to your world coin collection.
Okay, every now and then there’s an innovation in numismatics that truly bamboozles me. This world coin has (believe it) friction/odor tech (better known as “scratch and sniff”). Now I like the smell of money well enough but this is one step beyond and this coin actually emits the smell of gunpowder and smoke when the image of the ship is rubbed! That’s getting into the buccaneer spirit! And it’s appropriate considering that the “Christian den Syvende,” built in 1767 for Denmark’s schizophrenic Monarch, King Christian VII, was a massive three-decked ship of the line. It had 90 guns and a crew of 849 men and saw about 40 years of service! If you’re a collector of world coins and have an affinity for buccaneers, privateers, or truly impressive ships then this world coin would make an extraordinary addition to your world coin collection.
This note is listed in Krause’s Standard Catalog of World Paper Money as Pick-57f.
This is a 2013 Australia Kakadu National Park Colored Proof Silver Coin Comes with a Mint Box and a Certificate of Authenticity. This is from Australia’s Endangered Native Creatures and UNESCO World Heritage Site coin series.
Each coin was struck from one-half ounce of .999 fine silver and comes with an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity in a Perth Mint issued presentation case.
Niue – Large Blue Butterfly – Maculinea arion – $1 – 2011 – Colored Proof Silver Crown w/ COA
Vanuatu – Butterfly – Taenaris catops – 10 Vatu – 2006 – Colored Legal Tender Coin – This coin measures 39 millimeters in diameter and weighs 26 grams.
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