Palau – 2021 – 10 Dollars – Rainforest Ecosystems / Our Wonderful Earth
€ 239.95
Second issue in the Wonderful Earth series. Rainforest ecosystems.
First coin ever with a green edge!
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Issuing Country | Palau |
Year of Issue | 2021 |
Face Value | 10 Dollars |
Metal | Silver |
Fineness (purity) | 999/1000 |
Weight | 2 oz |
Diameter | 38.61 mm |
Quality | Proof |
Mintage | 499 pcs |
Scope of Delivery | Box Certificate |
Special features | Colored edge |
Description
The ‘Rainforest’ coin is the second issue in the ‘Our Wonderful Earth Ecosystems’ series. The impossible has been made possible using the enhanced Smartminting©️ technology and brings our rainforest to life. The coin has PROOF finish and is partly made in color, with a unique green-colored edge, struck on a 2 oz .999 Silver 38.61mm blank in the highest quality. A limited mintage of only 499 pcs worldwide and comes in a beautiful box with a Certificate of Authenticity. Get this second edition now to grow your collection.
Coin description
The reverse of the coin depicts the rainforest with the many animals that live there. Gorilla’s from the African rainforest and the Tucan and Jaguar from the Amazon and others. The Amazon rainforest is centered on the globe and the inscriptions: “OUR WONDERFUL AND UNIQUE WORLD” (the name of the series) and “THE RAINFOREST ECO SYSTEM” (the name of the coin). This coin is unique because of its green-colored edge.
The obverse side of the coin depicts the standard Coat of Arms of the Republic of Palau with the inscriptions: “REPUBLIC OF PALAU” (the issuing country) and “10$” (the face value).
Background information
A rainforest is a forested ecosystem with a lot of rain all year round. The minimum is 1700 to 2500 millimeters of rain with an absolute minimum per month. If the rain is distributed unevenly throughout the year, there may be a monsoon forest. Rainforests are also characterized by the high biodiversity and many animals that live here. The Amazon rainforest is the most famous and most extensive in the world. It is about the same size as Australia and spread over Brazil, Venezuela, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname, Ecuador, Peru and French Guiana.