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Celebrate the most clever Year of the Snake. With this realistic yet affordable one troy ounce pure silver dollar, with stunning cameo proof finish and a tiny mintage of just 888! This magnificent work of art depicts a realistically engraved snake in meticulous detail, from its forked tongue and reptilian eye down to each and every scale on its body. It clings to the blossoming branch of a peach tree, symbolizing health, vitality and long life. The peach also represents proliferation and fecundity, especially prosperity and progeny. The Chinese character for “Snake” has been engraved within a cartouche, but there are no legends on the obverse, to further enhance this dramatic scene. Royal Mint engraver Jody Clark’s new effigy of King Charles III graces the reverse. Struck from one full troy ounce of pure silver, each frosted cameo proof finish Snake coin resides within its handsome presentation case, protected by a full color outer box. An individually numbered certificate of authenticity is included. Best of all is the mintage-lucky number 888, tremendously low for such a desirable and affordable beauty. With its extremely limited mintage, make this auspicious Snake yours today! Tremendously low mintage, just 888-don’t delay, this dramatic pure silver Snake proof will be popular! The Year of the Snake-Intelligent and Clever! In 2025 we celebrate the Year of the Snake. According to tradition, people born during a Year of the Snake (1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 and 2025) are said to exhibit that animal’s attributes. Snake people often enjoy new ideas, innovative thoughts and progress, but some will reject advice from anyone but themselves, though most snake people make great company and are loyal friends. The Snake is strongly associated with valuable wisdom, deep mysticism, and knowledge. Most snake people are enigmatic, deep thinking, and maybe the wisest of all Chinese Horoscope signs. Most snake people enjoy learning, reading, and partaking of good food. They can also be concerned about their physical appearance. Snakes’ best attribute is their excellent ability to communicate with others and successfully engage in interesting conversations. For the Chinese people, the snake symbolizes intelligence, happiness and auspiciousness. In certain parts of China people call the snake the “dragon in heaven” or “celestial being”. At Dangfu in East China’s Anhui Province, people call the snake the “dragon at home”. The year 2025 is ruled by one of the most popular and auspicious of all the lunar zodiac signs, the clever Snake! The Snake personality is graceful and soft-spoken. It has a hypnotic beauty that never gives itself totally away. The mysterious Snake is a strategic planner that has everyone guessing its next move. It will keep plotting until it gets what it wants and when it does, it is not likely to let go! The Snake is a strong individual, typically destined for great success. A magnificently engraved snake, meticulously detailed from its forked tongue and reptilian eye to each and every scale on its body. It clings to a blossoming branch of a peach tree, the peach symbolizing health, vitality and long life. 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. The serial number in the image is NOT indicative of the serial number you will receive! 999 Fine (Pure) Silver.

Celebrate 2022, the Year of the Tiger, with this unique tribute to the ultra-rare white tiger. This gorgeous, truly rare (mintage just 888), one full troy ounce pure silver frosted cameo proof is highlighted with color to produce a remarkable portrait of an adult white tiger. DON’T MISS OUT, make this stunning numismatic rarity yours today! Observing the fearsome carnivore that is the tiger, whether in nature or in a zoological park, we mere humans can’t help but be awestruck by the size, strength, and elegance of this majestic creature. An ancient Chinese proverb states, He who rides the tiger will never get off! At once noble and fierce, truly nothing compares to the thrill of stalking through the jungle or forest in search of a wild tiger-all the while sensing that a tiger may also be stalking you! Is easily one of the most intriguing, most beautiful, and, unfortunately, one of the most endangered great animals in the world. Big cat experts believe that fewer than 4,000 tigers remain in the wild, with far too many being lost to poachers each year. The tiger is also one of the two most auspicious animals on the Chinese lunar calendar (the other being the dragon), a feline made all the more desirable by the the superb execution of this magnificent portrait on a precious metal, frosted cameo finish proof. Even better is the tiny mintage, just 888, a minuscule number for such an affordable, one troy ounce silver coin. There are no legends on the obverse, to further enhance the beauty of this dramatic, close-up tiger portrait! The Ultra-Rare White Tiger! Many people think that white tigers are a separate subspecies, or even a separate sub-population of Siberian Tigers. This isn’t the case, however. White tigers are not a separate subspecies. They’re not albinos. They’re not so-called “royal white tigers”, nor are they “snow tigers, ” neither of which actually exist. Rather, white tigers are simply tigers that are born with white fur. This is an extremely rare genetic mutation that occurs very seldom in the wild, where population geneticists estimate that only about one in ten thousand tiger cubs are born with white fur. There is no evidence that white tigers are at any natural disadvantage, as they have a full suite of stripes, which provides them with the same camouflage as their more prevalent, colorful cousins. The Year of the Tiger. Centuries ago, the Chinese invented a calendar based on the lunar (rather than the solar) cycle. There are twelve animals in the Chinese lunar zodiac, each corresponding in sequence to a year rather than a month. In 2022 we celebrate the Year of the Tiger. According to tradition, people born during a Year of the Tiger (1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010 and 2022) are said to exhibit that animal’s attributes. They are charismatic and fearsome, generous but unpredictable. They are often noted for their enthusiasm in life, and are unafraid of exploring new territory. They can also be aggressive, especially when they perceive a threat or are cornered. A three-quarter portrait of a wild white tiger in its natural habitat. The Chinese character for “tiger” is enclosed in a cartouche. Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, in crowned profile facing right. This portrait, featuring Her Majesty wearing a tiara and pearl earrings, was executed by the sculptor Ian Rank Broadley. The legend ELIZABETH II, 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. The serial number in the image is NOT indicative of the serial number you will receive! 999 Fine (Pure) Silver. Ian Rank Broadley (reverse).

Crafted from 1 Troy Ounce Pure Silver with a fineness of 0.999, this coin features a beautiful design that celebrates the Year of the Snake in Australian culture. The coin is struck in proof quality and comes in its original mint packaging with certification. With a mintage of only 888 pieces, this is a rare and valuable addition to any collection. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of Australian history.

This Niue legal tender gleams with the allure of its metal purity, mesmerizing design, and limited availability, ensuring that collectors will be eager to capture this tempting treasure. Are you ready to scale-up your collection in 2025 and celebrate the Lunar New Year in style? Then look no further. 2025 heralds the year of the snake, the sixth sign in the lunar cycle, symbolizing wisdom, grace, and material fortune. Those born in the years of the snake (1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025) are renowned for their intelligence, sophistication, and decisive nature – true charmers who navigate life with their keen intuition! A worthy testament this enigmatic creature, this spectacular coin has been minted from 1oz of 99.9% PURE SILVER, featuring an exquisitely detailed snake, spiralling elegantly across the reverse, entwined around a branch surrounded by orchids. The Chinese character for’snake’ is artfully inscribed in a seal. Jody Clarke’s effigy of King Charles III and the year’2025′ are also meticulously featured on the reverse. With just 888 coins struck, this serpentine spectacle awaits its rightful place in your collection, or as a prestigious gift for someone ssssssspecial to commemorate the Lunar New Year. SPECIFICATIONS Material: Pure Silver (99.99% pure) Finish: Proof Weight: 1 oz Certificate: Yes Face Value. (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF GOLD COINS). ONCE YOUR DONE SHOPPING, PLEASE MESSAGE ME AND I WILL SEND YOU A COMBINED INVOICE.

A trio of adult red kangaroos begins their passage across a desolate stretch of the Great Australian Desert, while an Inland Taipan snake lurks in its rocky habitat and the sun bakes the landscape with its merciless rays. This one troy ounce pure silver proof is enhanced by artistic application of rose-gold plating. And so begins your great Australian adventure, into the unforgiving Outback! This pure silver gem is a sizzling hot testament to the wide-open spaces, forbidding landscape, and unique animal life that exist in just one place on Earth-the Great Australian Desert! This breathtaking design represents your chance to add a piece of Australia’s Outback to your collection! The Great Australian Desert is the inland region of Australia, with some serious heat and very little rain. It’s HUGE-it covers more than 35% of the Land Down Under. The intense heat bakes the earth, making the very air shimmer and mirages appear. It’s all otherworldly. Very little rain visits the interior. With 40% of Australia covered by dunes, it’s the driest inhabited continent, with the least fertile soils. Not surprisingly, the Great Australian Desert is sparsely inhabited-Australia has a population more than 26 million people, but less than 3% (fewer than 800,000 folks) live in the vast regions of the Outback desert. Also not surprisingly, the Great Australian Desert sports the largest population of feral camels in the world! On this unique coin, pure silver kangaroos bound across the red sand expanse of the mythic Outback, as a meticulously detailed Inland Taipan snake lies in wait in the foreground, and the merciless sun radiates its rose gold rays across the horizon. Make this dramatic and striking one troy ounce pure silver proof yours today! The Great Australian Desert. The Great Australian desert, or Outback, stretches across the arid interior of Australia, a varied collection of stark rock outcroppings juxtaposed with hauntingly barren red sands that lend the landscape an otherworldly aura. In fact, American astronaut Buzz Aldrin remarked that the deserts in Australia appeared similar to those where humanity may one day venture-on Mars. At once harsh and beautiful, this ancient land has been home to Australia’s Indigenous Aboriginal peoples for upwards of 50,000 years, as witnessed by their rock paintings and petroglyphs. The incomparable sense of space is witness to some of the most unique animals on earth, including kangaroos, wallabies, emus-as well as more dangerous inhabitants like the Inland Taipan Snake (lurking in the foreground; read on below). The Inland Taipan Snake-The Deadliest in the World! The venom of the Inland Taipan is by far the most toxic of any snake in the world, much more so than even that of sea snakes, and it has the most toxic venom of any reptile when tested on human heart cell cultures. The Inland Taipan is a specialist hunter of mammals, so its venom is specially adapted to kill warm-blooded prey. One bite possesses enough lethality to kill more than 100 adult humans. It is an extremely fast and agile snake that can strike instantly and with extreme accuracy, often biting multiple times in the same attack, with a nearly 100% rate of envenomation. The scene is enhanced by artistic application of rose-gold plating, while the legend GREAT AUSTRALIAN DESERT indicates the theme. The public seal (coat of arms) of the island nation of Niue. The slogan ATUA NIUE TUKULAGI translates as “God, Niue Forever”. 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. The serial number in the image is NOT indicative of the serial number you will receive! Proof with Selective Rose-Gold Plating. 999 Fine (Pure) Silver.

A pair of 2023 1oz Pure Silver Proof Star Wars Chibi coins produced at the New Zealand Mint. Two perfect “mint direct like” proof coins isssued as legal tender for the Island Nation of NIUE. One is a Darth Vader Chibi pure silver coin and the other is a Luke Skywalker Chibi pure silver coin. Each item comes with it’s original packaging from the New Zealand Mint and both are in perfect well preserved condition. These coins are a nice deal and priced to move. We often offer our beloved customers great deals and this is definitely a wonderful value! Smart buyers will pay attention and act fast! Year/Mint: Each coin produced in 2023 at the New Zealand Mint. Composition: 99.99% pure silver. Weight: Each coin is 1 troy oz. Mintage: Mintage cap at 2,000 coins (unclear if this was achieved – 200 were gilded). Certification: Each coin comes with it’s own authentic Certificate of Authenticity. Preservation: Each coin was stored at room temperature in a low light location! Obverse: Ian Rank Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with year and denomination. Reverse: 1 coin is a colorful Darth Vader Chibi and the other coin is a colorful Luke Skywalker Chibi. Note: Your actual Cert #s may differ from those in the photo.

A pair of 2021 1oz Pure Silver Proof Chibi coins produced at the New Zealand Mint. Two mint perfect proof coins isssued as legal tender for the Island Nation of NIUE. One is a Batman Flying Chibi pure silver coin and the other is a Superman Flying pure silver coin. Each item comes with it’s original packaging from the New Zealand Mint and both are in perfect well preserved condition. These coins are an i ncredible deal and priced to move. We often offer our beloved customers great deals and this is definitely a wonderful value! Smart buyers will pay attention and act fast! Year/Mint: Each coin produced in 2021 at the New Zealand Mint. Composition: 99.99% pure silver. Weight: Each coin is 1 troy oz. Mintage: Mintage cap at 2,000 coins (unclear if this was achieved). Certification: Each coin comes with it’s own authentic Certificate of Authenticity. Obverse: Ian Rank Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with year and denomination. Reverse: 1 coin is a colorful Batman Flying Chibi and the other coin is a colorful Superman Flying Chibi. Note: Your actual Cert #s may differ from those in the photo.

“At Night” series from 2024. One only at this special price!

The Chess Knight grips his lance and shield, and charges ahead on his armored warhorse on this. One troy ounce pure silver gem with a proprietary black proof finish! Tiny mintage of just 999! Talisman World Coins and Medals is proud to bring you a knight in shining armor-the Chess Knight! Second in the Chess Precious Metals Program. The Chess Knight makes his entrance with a goal of creating chaos and wreaking havoc on the chess board. He does this through his unorthodox movement-one square horizontally, then two vertically, or two vertically then one horizontally. Surprisingly, the Knight owns the oldest defined movement of any chess piece. His unconventional moves date back to the Indian game of. In the 6th century AD, when the piece was first introduced, and have not changed since. This absolutely superb design depicts a Knight riding his noble steed-don’t call it a horsie! Charging ahead with lance in hand upon his armored warhorse, the Knight is ready to topple some hapless pawns, and maybe skewer a bishop while he’s at it! The knight’s shield features the checkered pattern of the chess board around its border, while the center displays the actual knight chess piece. This legal tender masterpiece is a spectacular ode to one of the oldest and most universally played games on Earth, chess! Why is chess so globally popular? Over 600 million people worldwide will play a game this year! Because it’s the purest of pure strategy games-there is absolutely no luck, no chance, and no hidden information. It’s you versus your opponent, locked in head to head mortal combat. Guarantee yourself a checkmate with a phenomenal fusion of features that includes one troy ounce pure precious metal content and spectacular detailed engraving, enhanced by the rich and luxurious Black Proof finish. With a tiny mintage of just 999 coins worldwide, coin collectors and fans of both chess and heraldry alike can compete to make the next move before time expires. Beautifully presented within a handsome presentation case and complete with an individually numbered certificate of authenticity, this sensational Chess Knight Pure Silver Black Proof is destined to occupy a place of pride in your noble collection! The Game of Kings. Known as “the Game of Kings”, chess has a long and rich history, having evolved over time to reach the intricate masterwork of strategy we know today. The origins of chess can be traced back to central Asia more than 1500 years ago. A recognizable version of chess called. Was played in India before 600 AD. Chess then spread to Persia, and thence to the Muslim world after the Islamic conquest of Persia in the 600s. Traveling west to Europe via the Silk Road, chess derives its Western name from the Persian word “shah” (king). The word checkmate is derived from the Persian “shah mat” (the king is dead). The oldest known chess manual was in Arabic and dates to about 840 AD, titled. The Book of Chess. , written by al-Adli ar-Rumi (800-870 AD), a renowned Arab chess player. This manuscript is now lost, but is referenced in later works on chess. In Europe, the king became the largest piece, a reflection of its relative importance. Nonetheless, the king could move only one square per turn, albeit in any direction. Today, the popularity of chess continues unabated, with over 600 million people playing each year. The Queen’s Gambit. Who would have thought that a TV show about chess, of all things, could make such a splash? Well, that’s exactly what. Did, becoming Netflix’s most watched original series ever upon its release in 2020. The show, starring actress Anya Taylor-Joy, traces the rise of an emotionally troubled, drug addicted savant from the obscurity of a rural Kentucky orphanage to the top of the chess world in the 1950s and 60s. This savant is a woman, at a time when a female grandmaster was a true rarity! Just like the game of chess itself. It ranked in Netflix’s top 10 most watched programs in over 90 countries around the globe. Please see above for a full description of the design. The proprietary black proof treatment lends an air of gravitas to the design, appropriate to this serious game of strategy. The legend KNIGHT denotes 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 a small 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.

This pure silver dollar depicts a pair of duck-billed platypuses in their natural habitat. These bizarre, egg-laying mammals are attractively minted in one full troy ounce of pure silver, with a frosted cameo proof color finish. The platypus is indisputably the oddest animal in Australia, and arguably anywhere on earth. The bizarre appearance of this egg-laying, venomous, duck-billed, beaver-tailed, otter-footed mammal baffled European naturalists when they saw the first specimens from Australia-some even considered it an elaborate hoax! It is one of the few venomous mammals-the male platypus has a spur on the hind foot that delivers a venom capable of causing severe pain to humans. The unique features of the platypus make it an important subject in the study of evolutionary biology and a recognizable and iconic symbol of Australia. A Stunningly Realistic Design. The naturalistic design depicts an adult duck-billed platypus diving into a river, while its partner watches from the bank. Meticulously and realistically rendered, the frosted cameo proof animals are so detailed that individual hairs can be discerned. The Bizarre Duck-Billed Platypus. Platypuses are amazing creatures, found only in Australia. They live beside freshwater rivers and lakes, where they create burrows for shelter and protection. Nocturnal creatures, they are most active at night. The platypus has a number of different Aboriginal names, including boondaburra, mallingong and tambreet. In traditional Australian culture, the platypus occupies a very special, almost sacred, role, and is one of the few animals that it is considered taboo to hunt or eat. The platypus appeared as a mascot at national events and is featured on the reverse of the Australian 20 cent coin. The platypus is the animal emblem of the state of New South Wales. Is a semi-aquatic mammal endemic to eastern Australia, including Tasmania. Together with the four species of echidna, it is one of the five extant species of monotremes, the only mammals that lay eggs instead of giving birth to live young. It is the sole living representative of its family. , though a number of related species have been found in the fossil record. Until the early 20th century they platypus was hunted for its fur, but it is now protected throughout its range. Although captive breeding programs have had only limited success and the platypus is vulnerable to the effects of pollution, it is not under any immediate threat of extinction. An adult duck-billed platypus dives into a river while its partner watches from the bank. Meticulously and realistically rendered, the engraving is so detailed that individual hairs of the platypus can be discerned. The legend AUSTRALIAN PLATYPUS indicates the theme. Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, in crowned profile facing right. This portrait, featuring Her Majesty wearing a tiara and pearl earrings, was executed by the sculptor Ian Rank Broadley. The legend ELIZABETH II, 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. The serial number in the image is NOT indicative of the serial number you will receive! 999 Fine (Pure) Silver. Ian Rank Broadley (reverse).