€390,00
Country – Tuvalu
Year – 2021
Face Value – 4 x 1$ TVD
Metal – Silver .9999
Weight – 4 x 1 oz
Size – 54,2 x 33,5 mm
Quality – Proof
Mintage – 1500 sets
These 2021 coins celebrate the Year of the Ox, whose rule over every second year in the 12-year lunar cycle is said to influence people born during 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009 and 2021. This spectacular 2021 Year of the Ox set comprises four fan-shaped 1oz silver proof coins which align in the shape of an ancient Chinese ‘ban liang’ coin to portray a coloured image of oxen in a pastoral environment.
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Unique series with glass colored insert. First issue Greta Oto butterfly.
Metal: Silver
Fineness (% purity): 92.50
Mintage: 999
Denomination (USD): $10
Weight (g): 50 g
Diameter (mm): 42×42
Year of Issue: 2014
Country: Republic of Palau
Quality: Proof
Exterior Decoration: Glass Insert, Colored
The Glasswinged butterfly (Greta oto) is a brush-footed butterfly, and is a member of the subfamily Danainae, tribe Ithomiini, subtribe Godyridina. G. oto adults also exhibit a number of interesting behaviors, such as long migrations and lekking among males.
Greta Oto
The Glasswinged Butterfly (Greta oto) is one of the most spectacular butterflies on the planet. This isn’t because of its bright coloration or unique shape, however, but rather its one glaring and fabulous characteristic: its wings are almost completely transparent!
Most butterflies have very tiny scales which cover the wing membranes. These scales are what give monarch butterflies their orange and black hues or morpho butterflies their vivid blue coloring. Unlike these butterflies, between the veins of the Glasswinged Butterfly there are no scales – just translucent membranes – which means the wings allow you to look straight through them! That’s why the Spanish name for these butterflies is ‘espejitos’ which literally translates to ‘little mirrors.’
The membranes, when positioned in just the right way, will refract light so that incredible, breathtaking colors are shown in the butterfly’s wings. It’s akin to a clear soap bubble catching the light and exposing its vast array of colors within. When in flight, however, it’s nearly impossible to spot the butterfly since its wings are basically clear.
It’s a very neat trick to avoid being eaten – don’t be seen at all! What does this butterfly do when its a caterpillar, though? Well, the larvae are brightly colored purple and red which equals a big “stay away from me” in the animal kingdom. If predators still go after the caterpillar, they’re in for a terrible surprise. Caterpillars of the Glasswinged Butterfly will actually feed on a plant of the genus ‘Cestrum.’ The common name for this plant is nightsha… and it’s highly poisonous. The caterpillars absorb the toxins into their bodies from the plant and these will even materialize into the adult’s body after the caterpillars undergo metamorphosis. So, both the caterpillar and the adult are poisonous and any predator would do best to avoid munching on them.
Sagittarius
(November 22 – December 21)
Specifications
Metal – .925 Silver
Denomination (MKD) – 10 Denars
Weight (g) – 21.00
Size (mm) – 35.00 x 45.00
Year of Issue – 2014
Country – Macedonia
Mintage – up to 7000
Quality – Proof
Exterior- Decoration Oval, Gilded, Dome Cobalt Glass Insert (18,4 x 6,1 mm)
Package type includes – box , special capsule and a Certificate of Authenticity
A coin series from Macedonia is dedicated to 12 signs of the astrological Zodiac.
Reverse
On the left hand side there is an image of a young girl shooting with a bow and arrow. On the right hand side there is a constellation corresponding to the Zodiac sign painted on a cobalt glass insert and surrounded by an ornament. At the bottom there is a coin name in Latin – “SAGITTARIUS”, together with the corresponding Zodiac symbol.
Country: Cook Islands
Year: 2015
Face Value: 5 Dollars
Metal: Silver
Fineness (purity): 925/1000
Weight: 25g
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 2.000 psc
Second coin in series, the Shades of Nature Butterfly: the laser technology creates intricate details and matt finish on coin surface. The coin is a superb example of micro minting. The butterfly, with all its details, seems to be real!
The coin reverse depicts a dual-color image of a high detailed butterfly. The silver coin is created in laser micro minting technology. Laser technology has become an indispensable tool in numerous branches of industry and is ideally suited to create intricate detail and matt finish on metal surfaces. We strikingly demonstrate the possibilities of laser surface refinement on our newest release – the Shades of Nature Butterfly. The coin obverse depicts the effigy of Her Majesty Elizabeth II.
The Butterfly
The Blue Nawab or Polyura schreiber is a butterfly which is mainly found in Singapore but also in other tropical areas in Asia. The colourful insect stands out with its eye catching pattern and a wingspan of up to 115 mm.
The green caterpillars are particularly remarkable. They weave a silk resting place on a few leaves of the plant they inhabit. This is where they rest during the day, in order to recover from their nightly feasting tours.
Mint: Real Casa da la Moneda
Denomination: € 10
Quality: Proof/UNC
Mintage: 7500
Alloy: 92.5% Silver
Diameter: 40.00 mm
Weight: 27 g