THESE EARLY RELEASES COINS ARE EXTREMELY RARE !!!!
The Coin - an exceptionally rare 2017 Mongolia - Silver 500 Togrog - Wildlife Protection - Sable - this coin is struck in a stunning proof finish and
is in the highest possible grade - MS 70 (MS is Mint State). This coin has a limited mintage of only 2,500 coins worldwide, making them
very collectible for both coin collectors as well as unique and rare coin collectors and is an absolute stunning work of numismatic art and a true collectible for the ages. Furthermore, this coin has been designated as Early Releases by Numismatic Guarantee Corporation (NGC) - which means that this coin was sent to NGC for grading in the first 30 days of its release. Additionally, a super rare Blue Early Releases Label from NGC is present on this coin. This exquisite coin contains detailed engraving and the use of antique finish along with the high relief design creates a dazzling image for the ages.
This amazing pure silver coin marks the eighth edition in a wonderful and Multiple Award Winning Coin Series with High-Relief Design and Antique Finish along with the elaborate SmartMinting technology with highest minting craftsmanship. This coin is very unique in that it has Two Sapphire Blue Swarovski Crystal Inserts to represent the incredible exotic sable along with the fact that this coin is designed in pure .999 silver, while being issued as legal tender under the Government of Mongolia this coin is meticulously struck by the Coin Invest Trust in cooperation with the Mayer Mint in amazing quality. Furthermore, this beautifully depicted coin is struck in a three-dimensional antique finish with high relief design and with a matte background on a stunning pure silver coin is minted from .999-fine silver and is limited to a mintage of just 2,500 coins worldwide, and this example has been graded a perfect MS 70, the highest possible grade from NGC !!!
This amazing 99,9% pure silver coin features multiple technologies to bring out the stunning beauty of the Sable on a coin struck in the incredible antique finish with the incredible high relief design. This coin is housed in an NGC holder and this is the same technology that is used for the encapsulation and protection of some of the greatest coins today, including the Smithsonian Institution. Additionally, this coin presents a rare opportunity to view superb engraving skills of the Coin Invest Trust in cooperation with the Mayer Mint. The use of multiple finishes for this latest coin series provides an added depth and further showcase the combined craftsmanship and artistry that have produced this stunning coin design and a brand new coin concept. Furthermore, this coin has been completely SOLD OUT from the Coin Invest Trust and from the Mayer Mint !!!
The Obverse for this coin contains the image of a close-up of a sable ready to pounce. Large sapphire blue Swarovski crystals are used to represent the eyes of this sable. The name of this animal - MARTES ZIBELLINA - is located at the top of this coin. The inscription - WILDLIFE PROTECTION - is located on the right side of this design. This is a beautiful design of numismatic engineering unparallel in its simplistic design and the sheer genius of its grace fulfills this coin and is sure to win numerous awards at the upcoming ANA World's Fair of Money in Denver, Colorado.
The Reverse for this coin features the Mongolian coat of arms with the denomination - 500 TOGROG - located in the center of this design. The inscription for the country of origin and the amount and purity of silver - MONGOLIA 1oz 999 SILVER - is located at the bottom of this coin.
The Edge for this coin is serrated. Furthermore, this coin is securely protected in an NGC
holder - the same technology
that is used for the protection of some of the greatest coins in the world
today. Additionally, a super rare Blue Early Releases Label is
present on this coin - the NGC label provides further guarantee of the coin's
weight, purity, and overall quality - adding a factor of collectability to
this unique coin.
Extra Bonus Packaging - included with this super rare coin is the Original Government Packaging (OGP) - this silver coin is packaged as one unique coin and the packaging includes an outer yellow protective box, an amazing wooden deluxe box with the image of the butterfly on the front and the certificate of authenticity. Most importantly is the Certificate of Authenticity that is present inside this deluxe presentation box and contains valuable information in English language regarding this coin.
This certificate of authenticity proves that this coin is proof in quality and up to the standard as to its fineness and weight. This Certificate of Authenticity states that the authority of the Government of the Mongolia certifies that this coin is legal tender of Mongolia and is guaranteed to match the standards of fineness and weight set down in the specification. This is a must-have collectible for all collectors of unique and error coins and all of this makes this coin an ideal gift for coin collector or a professional numismatist and is a truly magnificent work of art !!!
The Story - Back to the roots - with its eight iteration,
the immensely popular and often imitated Mongolian Wildlife Protection series
comes full circle and back to the Mustelidae - the weasel family that started
it all in 2007 with its largest member the Wolverine or Gulo gulo. Ten years
and multiple awards later, an adorable Sable (Martes zibellina), is ready to
pounce on the viewer. Large sapphire blue Swarovski crystals accentuate the
captivating eyes and the striking SmartMinting high relief makes each strand of
fur come to life. As usual, the silver coin has a small gold counterpart that
presents the Sable in wider habitat setting.
The sable (Martes zibellina) is a marten
species, a small carnivorous mammal inhabiting forest environments, primarily
in Russia from the Ural
Mountains throughout Siberia, northern Mongolia. Its habitat also leans
the borders of eastern Kazakhstan,
China, North and South Korea and Hokkaido
in Japan.
Its range in the wild originally extended through European Russia to Poland and Scandinavia.
It has historically been hunted for its highly valued dark brown or black fur,
which remains a luxury good to this day. While hunting of wild animals is still
common in Russia,
most fur in the market is now commercially farmed.
Sable fur has been a highly valued item in the
fur trade since the early Middle Ages, and is generally considered to have the
most beautiful and richly tinted pelt among martens. Sable fur is unique
because it retains its smoothness in every direction it is stroked. The fur of
other animals feels rough stroked opposite the grain. A wealthy 17th-century
Russian diplomat once described the sable as "A beast full marvelous and
prolific ... a beast that the Ancient Greeks and Romans called the Golden
Fleece." Russian sables would typically be skinned over the mouth with no
incision being made on the body. The feet would be retained, so as to keep as
much fur as possible. Byzantine priests would wear sable for their rituals.
In England, sable fur was held with
great estimation. Henry I was presented with a wreath of black sable by the
Bishop of Lincoln, for no less than £100, a considerable sum at the time. Sable
fur was a favorite of Henry VIII, who once received five sets of sable fur
worth £400 from Emperor Charles V. Henry later decreed that sable fur was to be
worn only by nobles exceeding the rank of viscount. The Russian conquest of Siberia was largely spurred by the availability of sables
there. Ivan Grozny once demanded an annual tribute of 30,000 sable pelts from
the newly conquered Kazan Tatars, though they never sent more than a thousand,
as Russia at the time was
unable to enforce the tribute due to wars with Sweden
and Poland.
The best skins were obtained in Irkutsk, Kamchatka, and Lapland.
According to the Secret History of the Mongols,
when Genghis Khan married his first wife, Borte Ujin, his mother Hoelun
received a coat of sable furs from the girl's parents. This was reportedly a
very noble gift, serving not only an aesthetic need but also a practical one.
Imperial Russian fur companies produced 25,000
skins annually, with nearly nine tenths of the produce being exported to France and Germany. The civic robes of the
Lord Mayor and Corporation of London, which were worn on State occasions, were
trimmed with sable. As with minks and martens, sables were commonly caught in
steel traps. Intensified hunting in Russia in the 19th and early 20th
century caused a severe enough decline in numbers that a five-year ban on
hunting was instituted in 1935, followed by a winter-limited licensed hunt.
These restrictions together with the development of sable farms have allowed
the species to re-colonize much of its former range and attain healthy numbers.
The Soviet Union
allowed old communities to continue their traditional way of life on
the condition that they hand over all sable skins that they produced. The
dissolution of the Soviet Union led to an
increase of hunting and poaching in the 1990’s, in part because wild caught
Russian furs are considered the most luxurious and demand the highest prices on
the international market. Because of its great expense, sable fur is typically
integrated into various clothes fashions: to decorate collars, sleeves, hems
and hats. The so-called kolinsky sable-hair brushes used for watercolor or oil
painting are not manufactured from sable hair, but from that of the Siberian
weasel.
SmartMinting is a revolutionary technology in the field of modern numismatics. It pushes the boundaries, facilitates new specifications and sets new standards in the commemorative coin industry. SmartMinting is designed to have strikingly higher relief on standard weight coins, extraordinarily high relief on coins with slightly increased weight, considerably larger diameter on standard weight coins while maintaining relief height, and standard relief height on coins with greatly reduced weight. This is an absolute marvel in the field of modern numismatics !!!
Rare - This coin and packaging set is of
extreme unbelievable rarity due to its limited low worldwide
mintage of just 2,500 coins and its super high popularity due to the
subject matter being Wildlife Protection - Sable. Additionally this coin having the Antique Proof Finish with SmartMinting High Relief Design along with the Two Sapphire Blue Swarovski Crystal Inserts with the
highest possible grade of MS 70 and Population For This Coin = 75 along with
a very rare Early Releases Designation and Blue Early Releases Label and a Secure Holder from NGC and with the Original Government Packaging - all together makes
this coin and packaging set of ULTIMATE SUPER RARITY !!!
This coin and packaging set never appears for
sale on the open market and of supreme rarity in perfect grade - hence forth
the ultimately low population. Numismatic Guarantee Corporation (NGC) has
graded this coin MS 70 (MS is Mint State). Certified at Mint State 70 grade, the Numismatic Guaranty Company
guarantees that this coin has no post-production imperfections at five times
the magnification. The Authenticity and
The Grade of this coin are guaranteed !!!
Population = 75 - the population of this
coin as of June 5, 2017 - and there will be no increase in this population due to the fact that this coin is designated Early Releases by NGC and the 30-day release period of this coin has long expired !!! Therefore this is an extremely limited and extremely rare coin and packaging set !!!
Technical Specifications
for This Coin:
Certification Number:
4554682-053
Composition:
Pure Silver
Obverse Finish: Antique High Relief Proof
Reverse Finish: Antique Proof
Special Features: 2 Sapphire Blue Swarovski Crystals On Obverse
Fineness: 0.999 = 99.9%
Weight: 31.15 grams
Diameter: 38.61 millimeters
Shape: Round
Alignment:
Medal Alignment
Legal Tender:
Mongolian
Legal Tender
Monetary Denomination: 500 Togrog Mongolian
ASW:
1 Troy
Ounce
Original Packaging: Yellow Outer Protective Box
Original Packaging: Deluxe Wooden Box
Original Packaging: Certificate of Authenticity
Mint Facility: Coin Invest Trust and Mayer Mint
Country of Origin: Mongolia
Mintage: 2,500
Year of Issue: 2017
NGC Population: 75
Shipping Information - Free Shipping is offered for this item, within the continental United States. Shipping Method is via USPS Priority Mail - Flat Rate Box. International shipping is done only through the Global Shipping Program. Additionally, I DO NOT SHIP TO RUSSIA OR ANY OTHER FORMER REPUBLIC OF THE USSR !!!