Gabon – 2024 – 2000 Francs – Giant Causeway Legends Unearthed
€ 269.00
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Issuing Country | Gabon |
Year of Issue | 2024 |
Face Value | 2000 Francs CFA |
Metal | Silver |
Fineness (purity) | 999/1000 |
Weight | 2 oz |
Diameter | 50 mm |
Quality | Antiqued |
Mintage | 999 pcs. |
Scope of Delivery | Box Certificate |
Special features | partial color |
Description
Embark on an extraordinary journey with a 2 oz silver coin from Gabon, capturing the captivating landscapes of Northern Ireland’s Giant’s Causeway. Inspired by UNESCO, this coin merges geological marvel with mythical folklore for a visual odyssey.
The obverse depicts the UNESCO-listed Giant’s Causeway, where 40,000 basalt columns rise from the sea in dramatic splendor. Intricate details reveal the grandeur of this geological wonder, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in its breathtaking beauty.
On the reverse, a mythical giant emerges from the sea, embodying the vibrant folklore surrounding the Causeway. With wild eccentricity, the giant’s face peers out amidst seaweed-like hair, symbolizing freedom with dangling chains and initiating a chaotic dance amidst frothy waves. A small human figure marvels at the giant’s enormity, blending legends of giants with the coin’s design.
An inscription encircles the imagery, honoring the site as “Legends Unearthed – UNESCO Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland” and celebrating the union of geological wonder and mythical lore. This coin is a true testament to the fusion of art, history, and myth, inviting collectors to embark on a journey through time and legend.