Sterling Silver and Niobium Coin - Full Pink Moon - Mintage: 7500 (2012)
Coin is encapsulated and in original packaging. Capsule has never been opened.
Low mintage coin features a niobium metal insert with unique coloring that reflects the theme of the coin. Each coin has been selectively oxidized to create a one-of-a-kind finish with unmatched colour and lustre.
Special features:
• Last coin in this popular series!
• Limited to 7,500 coins worldwide
• Outer ring of 92.5% sterling silver and a niobium insert at its centre.
• Distinct and innovative minting process! Niobium insert is struck into the core of a sterling silver coin and then selectively coloured through a unique oxidization process made possible by the unique properties of this rare metal.
Design:
Designed by Canadian artist John Mantha, your coin’s design shows a cluster of phlox blossoming before a full moon; the pink colouring selectively applied to the niobium insert enhances the springtime theme.
Packaging:
• Coin is encapsulated and presented in a wooden display case, lined with flock and protected by a black sleeve.
• Unique maple wooden flip case houses each coin or the full series.
• Includes a serialized certificate.
Specifications
- No.113378
- Mintage7,500
- Composition92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (outer ring) niobium (inner core, reverse) and 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (inner core, obverse)
- Finishproof
- Weight (g)8.5
- Diameter (mm)28
- Edgeinterrupted serrations
- Certificateserialized
- Face value5 dollars
- ArtistJohn Mantha (reverse) , Susanna Blunt (obverse)