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Niue 2014 Imperial Fabergé Trans-Siberian Railway Egg 56.56g Silver Proof Coin. 56.56g (1.82oz). 41.6 x 55.6 mm. The coin dedicated to the one of the most precious jewellery masterpieces an exceptional item in each collection! The Mint of Poland presents the Trans-Siberian Railway Egg coin released in the series commemorating famous eggs made in a workshop of a world-renowned Russian jeweller, Peter Carl Fabergé. This little pieces of art, which were designed to Russian tsars orders, have been a symbol of extravagance and splendor for over 100 years. The Trans-Siberian Railway Egg was an Easter gift from the last Tsar of Russia, Nicholas II, to his wife Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna. The inspiration for this coin made in 1900 was a spectacular event of building the Trans-Siberian Railway connecting the European part of Russia with Vladivostok. The interior of the egg reveals a miniature replica of a steam locomotive and five carriages. Not only is the whole train a charming piece of jewellery art, but also a mechanical working model wound up with a gold key. The Trans-Siberian Railway Egg is housed in one of the oldest Moscow museums the Kremlin Armoury. In the foreground an image of the Trans-Siberian Railway Egg with 24-carat gold plated elements of its basis and top. Below an image of a gold train and an inscription: FABERGÉ EGGS. In the background of the central part of the coin an outline of a map of Russia. Along the upper rim of the coin an inscription: TRANS-SIBERIAN. In the background of the upper part of the coin a decorative surface stylized to look as a palace curtain. Above the basket the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with an inscription: ELIZABETH II and the mint mark (m/w). Around a decorative, neo-rococo ornament. Along the rim the issuers name: NIUE ISLAND, the face value: 2 DOLLARS, the hallmark (Ag 925) and the year of issue 2014. Partially embellished with 24ct gold. Low mintage – limited to only 7,000 pieces. Comes with capsule, certificate of authenticity and the egg-shaped presentation case. We strive for excellent service. Though we normally reply to inquiries as soon as possible, please note that our office is limited on weekends and holidays. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “Niue 2014 Imperial Fabergé Trans-Siberian Railway Egg 56.56g Silver Proof Coin” is in sale since Friday, March 27, 2015. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Australia & Oceania\South Pacific”. The seller is “jvpic” and is located in Berlin. This item can be shipped worldwide.