Palau – 2012 – 5 dollar – Sea Treasures HALIOTIS IRIS (PROOF)

Description

Metal: Silver .999
Quality: PROOF
Diameter: 38 x 30 mm
Weight: 25 gram
Mintage: 2000 pcs

Haliotis iris are the only farmed species of paua found in New Zealand mainly because of their size compared to its smaller relatives – the yellow foot paua and the even smaller virgin paua – which are also commonly used for jewellery arts and carvings around New Zealand. Worldwide trade of natural pearls (also known as Haliotis Iris pearls or Paua pearls)
Haliotis iris are the only farmed species of paua found in New Zealand mainly because of their size compared to its smaller relatives – the yellow foot paua and the even smaller virgin paua – which are also commonly used for jewellery arts and carvings around New Zealand. Worldwide trade of natural pearls (also known as Haliotis Iris pearls or Paua pearls)