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CIT
3 x Black Swan Coins , 2 oz Black Proof Finish
With this new addition to our portfolio, we visually embody the natural balance with the representation of opposites. On the front, the classic white swan parades its flattering plumage, whereas the back features a unique black swan. No doubt the rare sight of black swans is owed to the fact they are only very seldom found beyond Australia and New Zealand. The natural balance is wonderfully mirrored with this beautiful piece of art.
Croatian Mint
1 x Euro set Dubrovnik 2023 in proof quality
The Croatian Mint has issued an official set of euro coins in year 2023.
This set is even more special as it is the first-ever Croatian set of euro coins issued in the Proof quality.
The official set of Croatian euro coins for 2023 is issued in a limited series of only 500 pieces, representing one of the most renowned Mediterranean tourist destinations in Europe – Dubrovnik.
The history of the city dates back to the 7th century, when the town was founded by refugees from Epidaurum (Ragusa Vecchia). The prosperity of the city was historically based on maritime trade; as the capital of the maritime Republic of Ragusa, it achieved a high level of development, particularly during the 15th and 16th centuries, as it became notable for its wealth and skilled diplomacy. At the same time, Dubrovnik became a cradle of Croatian literature.
In 1979, the city of Dubrovnik was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in recognition of its outstanding medieval architecture and fortified old town.
In 1991, during the Croatian War of Independence, Dubrovnik was besieged by the Yugoslav People’s Army for seven months and suffered significant damage from shelling. After undergoing repair and restoration works in the 1990s and early 2000s, it re-emerged as one of the Mediterranean’s top tourist destinations (almost 1,5 million of visitors per year), as well as a popular filming location.
This set includes of euro and euro cent circulation coins with mint year 2023 in the Proof quality, the highest possible minting quality.
The Euro set comes in a wooden box with a numbered certificate signed by the director of the Croatian Mint.
Münze Österreich
25 euro silver niobium coin Edaphon
THE WORLD BENEATH OUR FEET
Beneath our feet is an ecosystem on which we depend but are barely even aware of. As diverse as a rainforest, the Edaphon, a collective term that encompasses all living organisms present in soil, is a meaningful chaos built by living creatures that results in growth and gives rise to new life.
Although soil teems with ants, beetles and earthworms, the human eye does not see the inconspicuous army of microorganisms that lies within. Of vital importance to us, they decompose withered plants and dead trees, creating fertile humus. Working unconsciously together, bacteria, fungi, plants and animals build an intricate structure, but it can break down quickly when farmed. Indeed, although humans have been cultivating the soil for thousands of years, in modern times industrialization has had destructive consequences, with pollution, artificial fertilisers, monocultures and soil compaction reducing or preventing the productivity of the edaphon.
The 2024 silver niobium coin ingeniously illustrates the vibrant world of the soil. It is a world that forms the foundation of our existence and is the key to our planet’s future. So, let’s treat it with the respect it deserves – if the soil is doing well, we are doing well.
COIN MOTIF
The obverse of Edaphon shows the five factors that contribute to the development of soil: time, mineral material, climate, soil organisms (in the niobium core) and the relief of the landscape (in the outer silver ring). In the centre are the roots of a plant, its leaves protruding into the silver ring.
The coin’s reverse features a mole at the top, an earthworm on the left, a snail at the bottom and an ant on the right. The niobium core shows a leaf on top and three other important organisms below: a fungal mycelium on the left, a beetle on the right and an earthworm above it.
South African Mint
10 x Big 5 Series II Double Capsule Silver Proof Set
This set consists of two Big 5 Series ll silver proof coins, placed side by side in a custom made capsule. The split portrait on each coin features a unique construct, which reveals a complete portrait of the animal only when placed side by side with another coin, as seen on the set.
Limited Edition: 1000
