Beautifull night animals, starting with the endangered Red Panda are now issued on a pure silver 1oz coin with a large 55mm. Smartminting makes this possible and the relief is stunning! Black PROOF simulates the night and the night stars between the coat of arms give it a great touch. Just 499 pieces will be released.
The red panda (Ailurus fulgens), also called the lesser panda, the red bear-cat, and the red cat-bear, is a mammal native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China. It has reddish-brown fur, a long, shaggy tail, and a waddling gait due to its shorter front legs; it is slightly larger than a domestic cat. It is arboreal, feeds mainly on bamboo, but also eats eggs, birds, and insects. It is a solitary animal, mainly active from dusk to dawn, and is largely sedentary during the day.
Key selling points
- Large 50mm diameter for 1oz coin
- High relief due to Smartminting technology
- Black proof to simulate the night
- Low mintage just 499 pcs
- New unique coloring technique
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Specifications
| Article ID | CK1708 |
| Country | Cook Islands |
| Year | 2017 |
| Face Value | 5 Dollars |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 1 oz (31.1 g) |
| Fineness | .999 |
| Diameter | 50 mm |
| Quality | Black Proof |
| Mintage | 499 pcs. |
| Scope of Delivery | Capsule, Box / Case, Certificate of Authenticity |
| Special Features | Smartminting©, Black Proof, Coloured |
| Availability | Issued Sold out at NumisCollect |
All coins in the Night Animals series
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