Posts Tagged ‘black’
19th June
2024
Penguins are cute and, as a result, popular. The Fairy Penguin is the smallest and cutest penguin in the world and, as a result, super-popular! The latest in the Australia at Night program features these diminutive, nocturnal penguins waddling ashore under a huge, full supermoon, struck in. One troy ounce of pure silver, with a proprietary black treatment to simulate its nighttime habitat! Let’s face it, penguins are cute, but none are cuter than the diminutive Fairy Penguin. Appropriately called the “little penguin”, the fairy penguin is the smallest penguin species in the world, and the only one with blue and white feathers! Venturing onto land only at night, the fairy penguin is truly nocturnal, and a perfect choice for this latest entry in the wildly popular Australia at Night wildlife program. On Phillip Island in Victoria, Australia, fairy penguins come ashore only after sunset. The popular nighttime “Penguin Parade” has been captured on this gorgeous pure silver coin with velvety black proof finish, while the silvery glow of the full moon over the water illuminates this magical scene. In equal parts rare, alluring, and superbly struck, this beauty is limited to a mintage of just 1,000. Like previous entries in the Australia at Night program, the Fairy Penguin Black Proof is destined to sell out. Most birds spend their time aloft, winging their way and riding the breezes, like the bald eagle. Others are more at home on land, like the flightless ostrich and kiwi. And then there are the birds that are truly aquatic, the penguins. Fairy penguins spend the majority of their time at sea. They are genuinely nocturnal, coming ashore only at night. They nest along the southern coast of Australia and New Zealand. Phillip Island in Victoria hosts Australia’s largest colony, with over 30,000 breeding penguins found on the Summerland Peninsula. When the sun goes down and the moon rises, tourists gather to witness these magical creatures waddle along the beach in the celebrated “penguin parade”. This pure silver black proof celebrates one of Australia’s most beloved natives, the Fairy Penguin, the smallest member of the penguin family. The Fairy Penguins stand a diminutive 12 inches (33 cm) tall and weighs just 2 pounds (1 kg). Make this precious metals beauty yours before it sells out! A trio of super cute Fairy Penguins waddle ashore under the light of a full moon onto an Aussie beach. The scene sports a proprietary black treatment to simulate the nighttime. The legends AUSTRALIA AT NIGHT and FAIRY PENGUIN denote the theme. His Majesty, King Charles III, in profile effigy facing left. This portrait was executed by the engraver Jody Clark. The legend CHARLES III, the date of issue and denomination also appear, while the legend 1 OZ 999 SILVER guarantees the weight and purity. The coin is encapsulated inside a luxurious clamshell-style presentation case, lined with black velvet and satin, and protected by a full color outer cardboard box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included. Image of the back side of the certificate is mint-supplied and for general reference only. Serial number on image is NOT indicative of the serial number you will receive! Proof with Proprietary Black Proof Finish. 999 Fine (Pure) Silver. Niue is an island nation in the South Pacific. Although it is completely self-governing and independent, it remains in free association with New Zealand, a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations, hence the portrait of the British monarch on most of its coinage. The country is located about 1,450 miles northeast of New Zealand. It is closest to Samoa, Tonga, and the Cook Islands. It is one of the largest coral islands in the world, with a total area of 260 square kilometers. Niueans are predominantly Polynesian; most are bilingual, speaking both Niuean and English.
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5th June
2024
Mintage of only 750. Comes with box and COA. Items are well packed for optimum arrival condition. Please be sure to return the item in the condition it was received in. Include COA and all original packaging.
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31st May
2024
Beautiful, noble, graceful-so many ways to describe the impressive Black Swan of Australia, depicted in vibrant full color on this. Extremely low mintage (just 750), one troy ounce pure silver proof. Don’t miss out, make this rare and stunning numismatic treasure yours today! Get this black beauty-the distinctive Black Swan is front and center on this one full troy ounce pure silver dollar. The Black Swan is the third in the. John Gould’s Birds of Australia Program. Hot on the wings of 2023′s Eastern Rosella Parrot. And Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo, showcasing the most eye-catching avians from the Land Down Under. Both the Eastern Rosella Parrot and the Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo. We expect the Black Swan to sell out quickly as well. The Black Swan is native only to the Land Down Under, where it is a national icon. In Western Australia, the Black Swan appears both on the state’s flag and its coat of arms. The Swan River in Western Australia, named for and home to a famous population of the swans, flows through Perth, home of the world famous Perth Mint, to the port of Fremantle. Faithfully reproducing the sublime artwork from Gould’s masterpiece, this sumptuous silver coin celebrates one of Australia’s most iconic birds. Utilizing cutting edge digital color minting technology, this beauty presents Gould’s illustration of Black Swan in a new format, accentuating the bird’s blue-black feathers and bright red beak. In the cameo proof background, a flight of Black Swans passes over the heads of several more in the reeds. The JG privy mark confirms that the design has been adapted directly from John Gould’s. The Birds of Australia. The seminal masterwork that ranks with John James Audubon’s. The Birds of America. In its importance and groundbreaking brilliance. Please read the presentation below for more about John Gould, known as the father of Australian ornithology, and his exquisitely decorated masterpiece. The first comprehensive tome on Australian bird life. With its extremely limited. Mintage of just 750. Don’t delay-make these beautiful birds yours today! The first two in the. Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo. Don’t let these beauteous swans take wing, secure yours now! John Gould and The Birds of Australia. John Gould FRS was an English ornithologist. He published a number of monographs on birds, illustrated by plates produced by his wife, artist Elizabeth Gould, and several other artists. In 1838 John Gould and his wife Elizabeth, a talented painter and illustrator, sailed to Australia from England, intending to study the birds of that country and be the first to produce a major work on the subject. Shortly after their return to England, Elizabeth Gould died in 1841. She completed 84 plates for. Before her untimely death at the age of just 37. The result of the Goulds’ trip was the seminal. (1840-48), a seven volume work which is the first comprehensive illustrated account of Australian birds. It included a total of 600 plates; 328 of the species described were new to science and named by Gould. A Monograph of the Macropodidae, or Family of Kangaroos. The Mammals of Australia. John Gould is considered a naturalist on the order of the American John James Audubon, similarly famous for his illustrated works on a newly-settled continent’s birds. Was issued by subscription; in all there were 250 subscribers, so 250 sets of the seven-volume work were printed. The collection was published in a folio format that measures about 23 inches (57 cm) in height. Of the original 250 sets, 175 are accounted for in institutional collections. A full color portrait of an adult Black Swan in its natural habitat. The legend BLACK SWAN defines the theme, while the privy mark JG indicates that the vignette is taken from John Gould’s seminal work. His Majesty, King Charles III, in profile effigy facing left. This portrait was executed by the engraver Jody Clark. The legend CHARLES III, the date of issue and denomination also appear, while the legend 1 OZ 999 SILVER guarantees the weight and purity. The coin is encapsulated inside a luxurious clamshell-style presentation case, lined with black velvet and satin, and protected by a full color outer cardboard box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included. The image of the back side of the certificate is a mint-supplied image intended for general reference only. Serial number on image is NOT indicative of the serial number you will receive! 999 Fine (Pure) Silver. John & Elizabeth Gould (obverse) Jody Clark (reverse).
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26th April
2024
Made of 0.999 fine silver and weighing 1 oz, this mixed lot coin is ungraded and uncertified. There are only 50 of this in the world. From the New Zealand Mint, this limited edition coin was struck in proof quality and honors the powerful anti-hero Black Adam. The coin showcases intricate details of the character and is a great addition to any collection. Own a piece of DC Comics history!!!!!!! Beautiful coin, it comes with black velvet pouch. Black lacquered box itself is beautiful too! Thank you for visiting and please check my other listings!!!!!!!!! HAVE A GREAT DAY ###128076; ###128077; ###128512.
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19th April
2024
1 oz Gold Bars. Proof & Mint Sets. 2023 Niue 2 oz Silver Divine Pearls: Black Pearl and Dragon. Photos in this listing may or may not be stock photos. The photos are meant to be an indication of the product you will receive. Each coin contains 2 oz of. Mintage of only 500 coins. Comes in a box with a certificate of authenticity. Reverse: Features an image of a Chinese dragon with its magical black pearl. Sovereign coin backed by the Niue government. Handle your coin with care by adding these cotton gloves. Don’t miss out on the second coin in this series. Add this 2 oz Silver Black Pearl and Dragon coin to your cart today! Find Unique Silver Coins at APMEX In addition to the most popular Silver coins on the market, APMEX also carries more unique Silver pieces. Ideal for collectors looking for the perfect new addition to their collection. These eclectic Silver items range in size and shape, and feature an array of stunning designs. These products are special not only because of their Precious Metal content, but also for their unique designs and subject matter. If you are looking for a niche addition to your collection, find it at APMEX. This is not a photo of the actual item.
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5th January
2024
Don’t miss your opportunity to add the powerful warrior Black Panther to your Marvel collection. Minted from 1oz pure silver with just 5,000 in the world, this spectacular coin is fit for a king!
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1st January
2024
999 fine silver black proof coin.
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26th November
2023
NZ Mint Trading Coins Marvel Black Widow.
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17th November
2023
Thereverse of the coin depicts a Chinese dragon with its magical pearl. This beautiful silver coin portrays ubiquitous magical dragon stands for prosperity, royalty, and power of wealth.
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24th September
2023
This 2 oz Silver coin is dedicate to the patron of love, considered the most beautiful of the Norse Goddesses – Freya. The coin comes in a beautiful case, along with the Certificate of Authenticity. Limited mintage of 500 pcs worldwide. Weight: 62,20 g. Date of issue: 2022. Face value: 5 dollar, Niue. Antique finish, High Relief, Glass and locket.
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