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Austrian "Philharmonic"
Austrian Philharmonic is made of pure gold of 999.9 standard. Having gold you have international currency, which you can sell anytime anywhere. World Gold Council has recognized "Wien Philharmonic " to be the most marketed coin in 1992, 1995 and 1996 globally.
Harmonious design of musical instruments, representing world-known Wien Philharmonic Orchestra – on the reverse side of the coin.
Large organ in the Gold concert hall of Wiena (Musikverein) is represented on the front side of the coin. This is a house of Wien Philharmonic Orchestra. Front side also represents the face value in EUR plus weight, standard and YOM.
Face value Euro
Gold Content troy oz
Purity
Weight grams
Diameter millimeters
Thickness millimeters
100
1
999,9
31,103
37,0
2,0
50
1/2
999,9
15,552
28,0
1,6
25
1/4
999,9
7,776
22,0
1,2
10
1/10
999,9
3,121
16,0
1,2
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Canadian Maple Leaf
Canada was the first country to mint a gold coin made of pure gold - MAPLE or MAPLE LEAF. Originally the standard of gold coin in 1 ounce was .999 (99.9% of purity), but since 1983 purity was increased to the maximum - .9999. The highest purity increases the value of Maple Leaf and makes it of a light golden color, though the high purity gold coin is very soft.
On the front side of the coin there is a portrait of Elisabeth II.
On the reverse side there is a Canadian national symbol – Maple Leaf.
Face value Canadian dollar
Gold Content troy oz
Purity
Weight grams
Diameter millimeters
Thickness millimeters
50
1
999.9
31.103
30.00
2.80
20
1/2
999.9
15.5515
25.00
2.23
10
1/4
999.9
7.785
20.00
1.70
5
1/10
999.9
3.120
16.00
1.22
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Madonna and Child - Coloured
Country: Palau
Face value: 1 Dollar
Metal: Gold .9999
Weight: 1/25 OZ
Diameter: 13.92 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 25'000 pcs.
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Madonna and Child - classic
Country: Palau
Face value: 1 Dollar
Metal: Gold .9999
Weight: 1/25 OZ
Diameter: 13.92 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 25'000 pcs.
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Christmas Coin
Country: Congo
Face value: 20 Francs
Metal: Gold .9999
Weight: 1/25 OZ
Diameter: 13.92 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 25'000 pcs.
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Silver coins
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Australian Silver Koala
`Silver Koala` is the first coin in a new series with an image of one of the most popular marsupials in Australia. Coin with its weight of one ounce has purity of 999.9.
Diameter - 40.6 mm
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Chinese Panda
Issue of the first coin Panda in China in 1982 became a start for the series of silver coins, which stirred collectors from all over the world. Today popularity of this coin is so high like never before. Only the symbol of this coin is worthy of notice by a lot of collector of such coins. Big Panda is known as an animal with big black spots around its eyes, playful temper and funny character and therefore it is so loved by people.
Fight for life-saving of this amazing animals living in bamboo forests of south-eastern part of China became a symbol of rescuing wild nature all around the world. New silver coin of 2007 continues tradition of this series and has a high-quality image of a female-panda with its baby. On the front side of the coin there is an image of a Heaven Palace – one of the most popular places of interest of the ancient China.
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«Closternburgh Abbey» (Austria, 2008)
– imported to Ukraine for the first time
Face value: 10 Euro
Weigh: 18 g
Metal and standard: 925
YOM: 2008
The given coin is one of the series of the coins “The outstanding Abbeys of Austria” of the Austrian Mint which was put into use on the 16th of April, 2008.
Going down the Danube, just approaching Vienna, you can get into the small town Closternburgh, which is situated around the ancient Abbey on the hills, overviewing the Danube valley. Since 1114 the monks, sticking to the Saint Augustine`s canons, have lived here.
Saint Augustine’s Abbey in Closternburgh was founded in 1114 by the margrave Leopold III (afterwards sainted). The legend says that Leopold`s wife, Agness, lost the very expensive scarf in the capful of wind, this scarf was found some years later by Leopold, who was hunting. The legend says that the virgin Maria`s vision led him to the foundation of the Abbey in that exact place. The legend, certainly, remains only the romantic story, though this scarf still exists and is kept in the museum of the Abbey.
The Saint Leopold is buried in the crypt of the head church under the wing altar, consisting of 45 gilded and enameled frescos, depicting the scenes from the Bible and dated by the end of ХІІ century.
During the Reformation epoch the Abbey turned out to be neglected and devastated, however it was reconstructed and fortified for military aims. In 1683 this fortified construction played its invaluable role in the victory over the Turkish army, besieging Vienna. Closternburgh was also besieged, but with the help of the inhabitants and artillery it managed to repulse an attack of Turks without the outward help.
In 1730 the Emperor Charles VI visited Closternburgh and decided to restore the Abbey as a court complex in Baroque taste, consisting of the four yards and seven luxurious halls, uniting Saint Augustine`s Abbey with the residence of the emperor (by the model of the Spanish monarch`s residence by Madrid). The unexpected death of the Emperor in 1740 put an end to the construction and till this day all Closternburgh has remained the unfinished work in Baroque taste with the only one competed internal yard.
The most destroying blow to the Abbey was delivered in ХХ century by Nazi. In 1941 it was dissolved: some monks were sent out, some of them were sent to the regular army and the rest of them was put into prisons or shot down for the reason of the support of the underground movement against the Nazi.
Today Closternburgh numbers 47 lay brothers and monks. The Abbey museum, attracting the thousands of tourists every year, has been reconstructed and extended lately. Like the majority of the Abbeys of Austria, Closternburgh can by right be proud of the impressive collection of the works of art, books, coins and medals as well as of the well-known wine-cellars.
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«A sailing regatta in Rouen» (France, 2008)
– imported to Ukraine for the first time
Face value: 1,5 Euro
Weigh: 163,7 g
YOM: 2008
Metal and standard: 950
Since 1989 in Rouen the ten days` festival “A sailing regatta” has taken place every 5 years. The best sailing vessels from the whole world, attracting attention of the millions of the visitors, are presented at the festival.
The winners of the prestigious international sport competitions take part in this festival.
The vessels with their splendid sails are depicted on the obverse of the coin. And the cape Horn and the navigation instruments are depicted on the reverse.
As a whole, the idea about the creation of such kind of an arrangement like a sailing regatta in Rouen occurred to Patric Herru in 1983, when he, being a representative of the city administration, was in charge with public relations and the organization, the realization of the cultural events of the city. The idea of the organization of the gathering of the sailing vessels increased in turnover and in 1985 the association “The sails of Freedom” was founded in Rouen. Since that time many different festivals have taken place, but the festival “Rouen – New York Race for Freedom” among the big manydecked yachts, first held in 1986, still remains the most famous.
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«Southern mountains» (Singapore, 2008)
– imported to Ukraine for the first time
Weigh 17,3 г,
Metal and standard 999,
Face value 1 Singapore dollar
Kent Ridge park is situated in Singapore on 45 land hectares in the mountain ridge zone with the very magnificent growth. The museum Bukit Chandu, built in the memory of the courageous soldiers, who were fighting in last battles for Singapore during the Second World War, is situated in the park.
The image of the museum Bukit Chandu with the group of schoolboys and teachers is minted on the coin. On the image you can see also a park path, which is very popular among the true connoisseurs of nature.
Face value: 1 Singapore value
Weigh: 17,3 g
Metal and standard: 999
YOM: 2008
The reserve Labrador (16,8 hectares) is a native land of the park Labrador. Famous for the memorable places of the Second World War, this oasis of peace and nature miracles opens its guests the wonderful views to the ocean.
The most well-known Park`s symbols, namely the red beacon Berlayer and the gates in the form of Dragon`s teeth, which for hundred years served as the navigation guiding lines for the Asian and European navigators and traders, sailing by Singapore shores, are shown on the coin. The Labrador berth – the most favourite place of fishermen and the lovers of the sailing cruise steamboats observance in the distance, is also depicted on the coin.
Face value: 1 Singapore dollar
Weigh: 17,3 g
Metal and Standard: 999
YOM: 2008
At a height of 105 metres above a sea level the mountain Faber- the second by the height mountain of Singapore after Bukit Timah hill-is situated. One of the oldest Singapore parks, Mount Faber is a popular place, where the visitors can enjoy the exciting views of the Southern part of Singapore or the Southern islands and descend by the rope way to the Sentos resort too .
The coin depicts a wonderful architecture construction, built on the top of the hill. This is a station of rope-ways, the walls of which are decorated with the jewel, where the tourists constantly arrive to descend by the rope-way or to have a snack in the restaurant or in the café, situated inside the station. In the background the already known rope ways cross the skyline.
Face value: 1 Singapore dollar
Weigh: 17,3 g
Metal and standard: 999
YOM: 2008
Telok Blangah Hill Park – is a historical place of the meetings of the trade communities, that have prospered on the territory of Singapore since the ХIX th century.
The mansion Alkaff is an evidence of the success and the prosperity of the tradesmen. This is an elegant colonial bungallo, built by an Arabian tradesman in order to please the eyes of the people, coming from different countries of the world. The garden terrace is one more exciting park place-the most favorite place of wedding couples where you can admire the panorama of all Singapore.
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«The Olympic games in Tourine» (Italy, 2005)
Face value: 5 Euro
Weigh: 18 g
Metal and standard: 925
YOM: 2005
The tradition of the mintage of coins, dated to the Olympic games appeared in 1952, when the first coin, dated to the Olympic Games in Helsinki, was issued in Finland. Since that time the similar numismatic programmes have accompanied all Olympiads, issuing the coins with the subject-matter, bearing relation to the sport or to the location, fauna, art and culture of the accepting state.
In 2006 the coins, devoted to the Olympic games in Tourine, appeared – the first time in the history of Italian sport. No coins were minted neither in the Olympiad in Kortine (1956) nor in the Olympiad in Rome (1960).
Starting with the Games in Helsinki the coins, devoted to the Olympic Games, always enjoyed a great popularity among the collectors around the whole world. The coins, devoted to the Olympic Winter Games in Tourine (2006) gained the similar success.
The diameter of coins, all are of “proof” quality (mirror background), is 32 mm for the silver coin of 5 Euro and 34 mm for the silver coin of 10 Euro.
Face value: 10 Euro
Weigh: 22 g
Metal and standard: 925
YOM: 2005
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Монета "Кастелана" (Мальта)
Вес: 28,28 г
Проба: 925
Номинал: 10 евро
Так же как и в 2008 году, в этом году Мальтийская Республика выпускает две коллекционных монеты серии «Культурное наследие». Аверс: На лицевой стороне монет изображен фасад бывшего здания суда Валетты «Castellania» и указан номинал монеты. Реверс: На обратной стороне — герб Мальты и год выпуска — «2009».
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Монета "Привидение" (Испания)
Вес: 168,75 г
Проба:925
Номинал: 50 евро
Аверс: На аверсе монеты изображена картина «Сексапильность в облике привидения» (1932), над картиной полукругом надписи: «ESPAÑA Dalí», справа указан год выпуска монеты - «2009». Реверс: На реверсе — картина «Искушение святого Антония» (1946), над изображением — знак монетного двора Испании и название серии: «Pintores Españoles», справа от портрета указан номинал монеты — "50 EURO" в две строки.
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Монета "Дали "Портрет Пикассо" (Испания)
Вес: 27г
Проба: 925
Номинал: 10 евро
Аверс: На аверсе монеты изображен автопортрет художника, над портретом полукругом надписи: надписи: «ESPAÑA Dalí», справа указан год выпуска монеты - «2009». На реверсе - "Портрет Пикассо" (1925), над портретом — знак монетного двора Испании и название серии: «Pintores Españoles», по бокам от изображения указан номинал монеты - «10 EURO».
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Монета "Дали "Портрет Галы" (Испания)
Вес: 27г
Проба: 925
Номинал: 10 евро
Аверс: На аверсе монеты изображен автопортрет художника, над портретом полукругом надписи: надписи: «ESPAÑA Dalí», справа указан год выпуска монеты - «2009». Реверс: На реверсе — набросок портрета Галы (1933), над портретом — знак монетного двора Испании и название серии: «Pintores Españoles», сверху и снизу от изображения указан номинал монеты - «10 EURO».
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Монета "Дали "Бюст женщины" (Испания)
Вес: 27г
Проба: 925
Номинал: 10 евро
Аверс: На аверсе монеты изображен автопортрет художника, над портретом полукругом надписи: надписи: «ESPAÑA Dalí», справа указан год выпуска монеты - «2009». Реверс: На реверсе — женский бюст из фарфора работы С.Дали (1933), над бюстом — знак монетного двора Испании и название серии: «Pintores Españoles», по бокам от изображения указан номинал монеты - «10 EURO».
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Монета "Национальный парк Велка Фатра" (Словакия)
Вес: 33,63 г
Проба: 925
Номинал: 20 евро
Монетный двор Словакии открывает серию коллекционных монет, посвященных национальным паркам страны. Первая монета выпущена в честь Национального парка Велька Фатра.
Велька Фатра (Veľká Fatra, Большая Фатра) — известный горный массив в северной Словакии, являющийся частью Фатранско-Татранской области. Его наивысшая точка — гора Остредок высотой 1.592 м. В 1971 году территорию Велькой Фатры объявили заповедником. Национальный парк Велька Фатра был создан в 2002 году, его площадь составляет более 40.371 га. Около 85% площади парка покрыто первозданными лесами. В парке произрастают еловые и буковые леса, где 500− , 600-летние экземпляры не исключение. Одна из черт парка — самая большая тисовая роща в Европе. Аверс: В центре аверса монеты изображены типичные представители флоры — цикломен фатранский, горечавка и веточка тиса. С правой стороны размещен герб страны и год выпуска. В нижней части название государства на английском языке, а также знак монетного двора Кремницы (МК). Реверс: На реверсе монеты изображен беркут, парящий на фоне Краловой скалы. Вверху — номинал монеты «20 EURO». Внизу надпись полукругом: «NÁRODNÝ PARK VEĽKÁ FATRA» (НАЦИОНАЛЬНЫЙ ПАРК ВЕЛЬКА ФАТРА).
Канада была первая страна, которая представила общественности серебряную монету из чистого серебра - "MAPLE" или другими словами "MAPLE LEAF" (по-русски "Клён" или "Кленовый лист"). Аверс: На лицевой стороне монеты изображен портрет Королевы Елизаветы II. Реверс: На оборотной стороне - Канадский национальный символ "кленовый лист".
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Монета "Американский орёл" (США)
Вес: 1 унц
Проба: 999
Номинал: 1 доллар США
Монета Серебряный Орел, которую правительство Соединенных Штатов впервые ввело в 1986, быстро стала одной из самых популярных монет, использовавшихся для инвестиций в серебро, коллекционирования и в качестве сувенирной продукции. Серебряные Американские Орлы, которых правительство соединенных штатов впервые ввело в 1986, быстро стали одним из самых популярных вариантов инвестирования денег. Аверс: разработан Джоном Мерканти. На аверсе монеты изображен геральдический орёл со щитом держащий оливковую ветвь, и стрелы в когдях Перевёрнутая пирамида из тринадцати звезд-колоний находится над головой орла. По периметру монеты находятся надписи UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. 1 Oz. FINE SILVER-ONE DOLLAR Реверс: Размещено стилизированное изображение "Свободы'' Серебряного Американского Орла. Это изображение начало использоваться с 1916 на монете номиналом полдоллара, проектируемой Адольфом Веинманом.
Сверху полукругом находится надпись LIBERTY. Внизу справа фраза «IN GOD WE TRUST», что в переводе означает «Мы верим в Бога».
Серебряные Американские Орлы имеет уникальное преимущество над большинством другие серебряных монет. Американское правительство гарантирует их содержимое, вес, и чистоту. Поэтому, когда вы платите за Серебряного Американского Орла, вы знаете точно, что вы получите.
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Монета "Евро"Philharmoniс" (Австрия)
Вес: 1 унц
Проба: 999
Номинал: 1,50 ЕВРО
Благодаря большому спросу на серебряные монеты, чтобы способствовать чрезвычайно успешной и популярной Австрийской Золотой Филармонической монете, Австрийский монетный двор в 2008 году выпустил серебряную Австрийскую Серебряную Филармоническую монету. Эти монеты чеканятся в 999 пробе и отличаются мелкими деталями, почти идентичными Золотым Филармоническим монетам. Каждая Австрийская Серебряная Филармоническая монета содержит 1 тройскую унцию чистого серебра. Аверс: На каждой лицевой стороне Серебряной Филармонии есть надпись “1 унция чистого серебра", которая находится под “Большим Органом ” венского Золотого Концертного Зала дома Филармонии.
На аверсе монеты также есть название страны изготовителя – Республики Австрии (“Republik Oesterreich"), год выпуска 2008, и номинальная стоимость 1.5 Евро. Реверс: Реверс каждой монеты Серебряной Филармонии представляет нашему вниманию чрезвычайно популярный дизайн - набор инструментов Филармонии со словом “Silber” непосредственно над ним.
Эта новая красивая серебряная монета имеет гладкую боковую поверхность в отличии от золотой монеты.
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Tsars of Russia
Partially coloured
Country: Cook Islands
Year: 2008
Face value: 10 Dollars
Metal: Silver .999
Weight: 2 OZ
Diameter: 50 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 500 pcs.
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Ortodox shrines of Kiev
Country: Cook Islands
Year: 2009
Face value: 5 Dollars
Metal: Silver .999
Weight: 1 OZ
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 500 pcs.
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Big Lavra Bell Tower
Country: Cook Islands
Year: 2008
Face value: 10 Dollars
Metal: Silver .999
Weight: 2 OZ
Diameter: 50 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 500 pcs.
Country: Cook Islands
Year: 2008
Face value: 5 Dollars
Metal: Silver .999
Weight: 1 OZ
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 500 pcs.
Tower
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Endangered Wildlife
Country: Mongolia
Year: 2008
Face value: 500 Togrog
Metal: Silver .925
Weight: 25 g
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 2'500 pcs.
Snow Leopards-MPI 2008
Endangered Wildlife
The snow leopard (uncia uncia) is a large cat that mainly lives in the Central Asian highlands. Because of his resemblance he is frequently mistaken for a leopard although he has a longer, mostly grey fur and is also smaller than his “brother”. The large cat’s soles are covered with a thick hair pad which enlarges the surface of his feet and enables him to move over the snow-capped mountains as if on snow shoes. This enables him to balance his body weight and the cat of prey doesn’t sink into the snow fields as deep. A much better progression is ensured. This advantage in the wilderness is not to be underestimated.
The mating season is in the months of January up until March. After a gestation period of approx. 100 days the mother can give birth up to five cubs. At birth the cubs are still blind and have a black fur. They weigh about 500 grams and are old enough to go their own way with about 18 to 20 months. The snow leopard is a loner. Up until today one does not know what age this animal can reach in the wild.
In captivity the lifespan can amount to 20 years and more. Unfortunately, as well as many other animals, the snow leopard belongs to the endangered animal species. Globally it is supposed that only 7000 free living animals still exist. The most of these live in China and Mongolia. In the Mongolian Steppe there are unfortunately not even one thousand animals left. Despite the setup of facilities for sanctuaries a constant reduction is registered. Regretfully the reason for the reduction is due to the illegal but lucrative fur hunt.
This collective coin shows cute snow leopard cubs in an elaborate MPI-technology. MPI stands for Minted Photo Image und once again shows the standard of top minting design. Amaze yourself with a mix of a 2-dimensional photo on a 3- dimensional relief.
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Butterflies of Palau
Country: Palau
Face value: 5 Dollars
Metal: Silver .925
Weight: 25 g
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 2'500 pcs.
Prisms 2008
Who has not yet enthusiastically watched a butterfly hover over a meadow and dance from bloom to bloom? Besides its elegance and colour, this insects metamorphose fascinates us particularly. From an ugly caterpillar, who is often fought against as a ravenous pest, a complete new incredibly beautiful being peels out overnight and overwhelms humans downright with its positive features: light, delicate, natural, innocent, and beyond doubt gorgeous.
The Pacific Island World is incredibly abundant with exceptionally colourful butterfly species. The Republic of Palau has immortalised three of them with a new coin issue:
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 emphasises the butterflies colours and patterns.
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Poppy in Cloisonné
Country: Cook Islands
Year: 2009
Face value: 5 Dollars
Metal: Silver .999
Weight: 25 g
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 2'500 pcs.
Features a partially guilded cloisonné enameling.
World of Flowers - Poppy in Cloisonné
The term „Cloisonné“ comes from French and means „subdivided“, separated by walls. Cloisonné is a unique enamel art technique. Thereby, in a first step, the motive is soldered onto a copper sheet with a silver wire. This wire pattern serves as a separation of each colour. Now the originated compartments are filled with enamel colours and afterwards the form is fired in the oven with 700 to 900°C. The enamel in the little compartments will sink down a bit after firing. That will require a refilling. This process will go on repeatedly until the little compartments are finally filled. Finally the surface of the work piece is polished and the silver web is electrolytically gilded to prevent an eventual oxidation.
The favourite cloisonné designs are mostly elaborate flower motives and floral swirls. In our case it is a magnificent poppy. In English speaking regions the red poppy has an important meaning; it is a symbol in memory for soldiers killed in action. Thus the Remembrance Day for war victims is also called Poppy Day. It is celebrated every year on the 11th November; on the day the weapons were silenced in the First World War. It is also known as the Polish national flower.
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Flowers of the World - Pansy in Cloisonné
Country: Cook Islands
Year: 2009
Face value: 5 Dollars
Metal: Silver .999
Weight: 25 g
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 2'500 pcs.
Flowers of the World - Pansy in Cloisonné
The term „Cloisonné“comes from French and means „subdivided“, separated by walls. Cloisonné is a unique enamel art technique. Thereby, in a first step, the motive is soldered onto a copper sheet with a silver wire. This wire pattern serves as a separa-tion of each colour. Now the originated compartments are filled with enamel colours and afterwards the form is fired in the oven with 700 to 900°C. The enamel in the little compartments will sink down a bit after firing. That will require a refilling. This process will go on repeatedly until the little compartments are finally filled. Finally the surface of the work piece is polished and the silver web is electrolytically gilded to prevent an eventual oxidation.
The enamel production has been known for thousands of years. Possibly it originates from the Near East and was spread along the Silk Road to China in the 13th century. It was there that this techniques significance was magnified as an actual form of art and from that time on was applied to vases, plates, tins and also on valuable jewellery miniatures. The favourite designs are mostly elaborate flower motives and floral swirls. In our case it is a magnificent pansy – an emblem for loyalty, affection and loving thoughts.
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Exceptional Animals
Country: Palau
Year: 2009
Face value: 5 Dollars
Metal: Silver .925
Weight: 25 g
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 2'500 pcs.
Exceptional Animals
in CMA-Technique
The Asian Peacock (lat. pavo cristatus) is known for its magnificent appearance. It conceals its relatively short body with its long and glittering feathers however uses them to present itself very proudly. The dazzling and fascinating play of colours of the feathers is brought by a light refraction in the air chambers and not, as often assumed, from colour pigments.
About 40 species in Oceania domiciled Birds of Paradise (lat. Paradisaeida) are known. Their appearance as well as their general attitude varies strongly. By using their gorgeous feather splendour the males attempt to impress their female fellow species. Due to the still partly low quantity of animals there is an absolute hunting and feather trade prohibition for all Birds of Paradise.
The “Colour Medium Application” Technique (CMA) is responsible for the amazing visual effect on these new silver coins. Depending on the beholders perspective, a part of the colours change. This causes a play of glint and movement which is perfectly appropriate to both colourful birds.
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Russian Icons - Holy Trinity
Country: Cook Islands
Year: 2010
Face value: 5 Dollars
Metal: Silver .999
Weight: 25 g
Diameter: 30x38 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 2'500 pcs.
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Theotokos of Vladimir
More information Coin is partially gilded. Wood cover is coloured.
Country: Cook Islands
Year: 2008
Face value: 5 Dollars
Metal: Silver .999
Weight: 25 g
Diameter: 30x38 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 2'500 pcs.
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WTC Silver
Country: Congo
Year: 2006
Face value: 10 Francs
Metal: Silver .999
Weight: 32 g
Diameter: 40 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 5'000 pcs. World Trade Center
Remember nine-eleven
In 1966 the foundation stone for the construction of the second highest building in the world was laid. This building was 521 meters high. The highest building was the television tower Ostankino-Tower in Moscow with its 540 meters, although the World Trade Centre had the highest terrace on a building which was situated in 417 meters height. The side length of its two towers was 63, 4 x 63, 4 meters.
The building was opened on April 4th, 1973 and had 100 storeys with a surface area of 400.000 m2. Up to 50.000 people worked in the two towers and in the surrounding 5 buildings. The daily average of 80.000 visitors came to the WTC in order to enjoy the terrific panoramic view over Manhattan/ New York. The first-class Restaurant und Bar „Windows of the World“, was situated on the 106th and 107th floor and ranked among the most attractive restaurants in the New Yorker scene. Advanced bookings, which were necessary to be made weeks before, enabled one to enjoy and savour the nightly view of the city.
The shocking events of the airplane assassination on September 11th 2001 brought the entire complex to collapse. More than 18.000 people were able to leave the building in sufficient time before it caved in. About 3.000 people died.
In place of the WTC a new building complex with a new tower is being constructed. It is called the Freedom Tower and is planed to be 541 meters (1776 ft.) high. This height (1776 ft.) was chosen as this was the independence year of the United States of America.
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The grey reef shark
Country: Palau
Year: 2008
Face value: 5 Dollars
Metal: Silver .925
Weight: 25 g
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 1'500 pcs.
The grey reef shark Marine Life Protection
Awe, admiration and respect pay deference to this ocean predator, for its physique has not changed since way above 200 million years. Due to its torpedo shaped body, which can reach up to a length of 2.5 m, the reef shark is very fast and versatile and is therefore able to reach a diving depth of 280 meters.
Among other things he hunts and eats crabs, squids and fish of all kinds nearby coral reefs. Although the shark can also be sighted during the day, he is a nocturnal sea dweller. After a gestation period of twelve months the mother can give birth up to six pups.
His common living space is the Indian Ocean as well as the Western Central Pacific, mainly in offshore areas. The lifespan of the grey reef shark is estimated at about 25 years. Unfortunately also here the humans play a negative part by fishing or killing the animals prematurely for personal entertainment. Therefore this fascinating reef shark is, regrettably, also on the red list of threatened animals.
As Mother Nature has appointed this shark as the “health police“of the ocean, an extinction would have fatal consequences for the ecological balance of the ocean.
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Togrog Mongolia-Birthday Heart
Birthday Heart - Girl
Partially coloured
Country: Mongolia
Year: 2008
Face value: 250 Togrog
Metal: Silver .925
Weight: 1/2 OZ
Diameter: 37x37 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 2'500 pcs.
Birthday Heart - Boy
Partially coloured
Country: Mongolia
Year: 2008
Face value: 250 Togrog
Metal: Silver .925
Weight: 1/2 OZ
Diameter: 37x37 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 2'500 pcs.
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Red Lionfish - Silver
Country: Palau
Year: 2009
Face value: 5 Dollars
Metal: Silver .925
Weight: 25 g
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 1'500 pcs.
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Coconut
Country: Palau
Year:2009
Face value:5 Dollars
Metal: Silver .925
Weight: 25 g
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Quality: BU
Coconuts are a member of the palm family. Although a coconut is a stone fruit with only one seed it is incorrectly called a nut. In the tuft of the palm under the armpits of every new formed leaf a coconut grows within approximately 14 months. The coconut is harvested as a green and unripe fruit. The leathery wax coated outer skin turns yellowish when the fruit is ripe. Underneath it has a thick filament layer which again covers a very hard inner pod. For transport reasons the outer skin of the majority of coconuts on sale have been removed.
One assumes that the coconut originates from Melanesia, a pacific island group which lies north-easterly of Australia. The coconut has spread across much of the tropics, probably aided in many cases by seafaring people. It is known that this stone fruit has an extreme high resistance against salt and is therefore widespread. Without losing its germination capacity it can drift in the ocean up until 100 days.
A tropical sandy beach with a turquoise ocean is difficult to imagine without these beautiful Coconut-Palms which can grow up to 30 meters high. This vision and the “Bounty” in the background are shown on this coin.
Rub your finger on the coconut and smell it. Close your eyes and for a short moment soak in a bit of holiday feeling.
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Antique 7 Wonders of the World
Country: Palau
Year: 2009
Face value: 5 Dollars
Metal: Silver .925
Weight: 25 g
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Quality: Proof
The oldest list of the Wonders of the World originated approx. 450 BC by Herodotus. The current commonly used list was compiled by a Greek poet named Antipater from Sidon. The Greek referred to the Wonders of the World as; “The seven places to be seen on the inhabited earth”. As 7 had a special symbolic meaning in the European Ancient World exactly 7 Wonders of the World were specified. The number 7 was believed to be “complete” and sacred.
Antipater’s list includes the following Wonders of the World: Great Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Statue of Zeus, the Temple of Artemis, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes and the Lighthouse of Alexandria.
Today only the Great Pyramid of Giza is preserved. The other six constructions were either destroyed by earthquakes, fires or vandalism. Unfortunately only a few illustrations exist. Today one does not even know exactly where these Wonders of the World were situated or what they exactly looked like.
In this coin set the Wonders of the Ancient World are uniquely shown.
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Faberge
Egg in Blue
Featuring partially gilded cloisonné enameling
Country: Cook Islands
Year: 2010
Face value: 5 Dollars
Metal: Silver .999
Weight: 20 g
Diameter: 30x43 mm
Quality: Proof
The most striking versions of these enamel Fabergé-Eggs, implemented with diamonds and gemstones served as models for these new Cloisonné coins.
Cloisonné, also called wire enamel, is a handcraft technique in which wire separates individual compartments using given patterns. The compartments are filled with enamel powder in various colour mixtures and then fired in the oven. This manner of artistic design originated in ancient Greece and found its way to China and Japan via the Silk Road. The Cloisonné reached its zenith in the Ming Dynasty in the 15th and 16th century.
Enamel design was also extremely appreciated at a later date, for instance in the Russian tsars court in St. Petersburg. It was a tradition in Russia to give eggs as a present at Easter, therefore in 1885 Tsar Alexander III commissioned the jeweller Carl Peter Fabergé to make an extraordinary jewel egg as a gift for his wife Maria. This masterpiece was so successful that from then on the tsar gave his wife a new egg every year. Alexander’s son and successor, Tsar Nicholas II, ordered another 40 imperial eggs at the House of Fabergé before the revolution put an end to this tradition.
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Benedict XVI
Country: Congo
Year: 2005
Face value: 10 Francs
Metal: Silver .925
Weight: 25 g
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Quality: Proof
cross made of Silverballs 24ct. gilded
The Pope in Cologne
“In the great Cathedral in Cologne the relics of the Magi are honoured, the Wise Men from the East, who followed the star which led them to Christ. As pilgrims, your spiritual journey to Cologne starts today. Christ awaits you there to celebrate the Twentieth World Youth Day!”
With these words, pronounced at the end of the 2002 World Youth Day in Toronto, Pope John Paul II invited young people from all over the world to come to Germany and attend the 20th World Youth Day from 11 to 21 August 2005.
On the day of his election, Benedict XVI repeated the invitation of his predecessor. Therefore on 18 April, the new Pope’s first journey abroad will take him to Cologne.
It is expected that 800’000 young people will join him, following in the footsteps of the Magi, to discover the “young and modern mystery of the church” (John Paul II) through the joint experience of pilgrimage, prayer and worship.
