Description: In Stock and Ready for Immediate Shipment!SOLD OUT at the Mint! TRULY RARE! Edition of just 25! The world's Apex Predators face off on these stunning high relief coins, collected in this exclusive 4-coin set that's limted to just 25 exemplars! Each huge 5 ounce pure silver proof is gilded with 24-karat gold plating and numbered on the edge with its unique serial number! The natural world is a world of war; the natural law is tooth and claw. All else is error.—Ragnar Redbeard Special Purchase! Get the complete 4-coin collection! All 8 Apex Predators from four continents are locked in battle in this truly rare and impressive proof set! #1—Lion vs. Hyenas—Apex Predators of Africa #2—Cougar vs. Grizzly Bear—North America #3—Komodo Dragon vs. Tiger—Asia #4—Great White Shark vs. Saltwater Crocodile—Australia Limit Just 25 Sets! Each Apex Predators proof celebrates two vicious killers on a MASSIVE 65 mm diameter coin! Captured in brilliant high relief, these beautiful but lethal wild animals are struck in 5 full troy ounces of pure silver and highlighted by reverse 24-karat gilding, with a frosted cameo proof finish. All four coins are encapsulated and displayed in a highly polished, solid wood presentation case, accompanied by a full color, oversize certificate. Each coin is also individually numbered on the edge, making each truly unique. With a ridiculously low limit of just 25 collections, this impressive proof set will be the centerpiece of your collection! Apex Predators Program The majestic Apex Predators Program is a tribute to the world’s wild hunters, representing the pinnacle of evolution. Join us on an expedition celebrating the largest and most vicious creatures atop the food chain, locked in the eternal struggle for ultimate dominance, struck in heart-stopping detail! If this set doesn't get your adrenaline pumping, you might want to check your pulse and make sure your heart is still beating. These powerful beasts are brought together in an epic clash of tooth and claw! No more than 25 of these awe-inspiring collections will ever be assembled. Truly Rare Stunners We don't merely like this set, we LOVE these beauties—and here's why! • Tremendously low mintage—just 25 of these exclusive sets have been assembled! • Stunningly engraved designs feature dramatic scenes of vicious wild carnivores doing battle! • HUGE size—5 full troy ounces of pure silver, 65 mm in diameter! • Medallic high relief highlighted by reverse 24-karat pure gold gilding! • Individual serial numbers on the edge makes each coin truly unique! • There are no legends on the obverse to detract from the drama of each vignette! • Displayed in a handsome, luxurious, highly polished solid wood presentation case! What tremendous works of numismatic art—four continents' top two predators are skillfully portrayed in stunning detail. The engraving is so fine, the detailing so intricate, and the designs so delicate. All are minted in high relief. Struck from a HUGE five troy ounces of .999 pure silver, and spanning a massive 65 mm in diameter (nearly 3 inches!), this imposing set represents an appropriate and commanding tribute to the world's apex predators. There are no legends on the obverses to detract from the drama of the scenes. Obverse Captured in brilliant high relief, savage carnivores battle for dominance. There are no legends on this side to detract from the drama of the vignette. Reverse 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 5 OZ 999 SILVER guarantees the weight and purity. Packaging The four coin are encapsulated inside a highly polished, solid wood, clamshell-style presentation case, lined with black velvet and protected by a full color outer sleeve. A full color, oversize certificate of authenticity is included. Images featuring the edge numbers are mint-supplied images intended for general reference only. Serial numbers on images are NOT indicative of the serial number you will receive! Serial numbers on individual coins will vary. Specifications Country Niue Year of Issue 2022 Face Value $40 (4 x 10 Dollars) Weight 630.40 g (4 x 157.60 g) Diameter 65 mm (more than 2-1/2 inches) Mintage Limit 25 Sets / 500 per coin Finish Proof with Selective 24-Karat Gold Plating (Gilding) Composition .999 Fine (Pure) Silver Edge Serrated (milled, reeded) with Serial Number Edge Lettering Artist Reverse: Ian Rank Broadley Certificate Oversized Full Color Niue 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 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 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. Copyright © 2023 Talisman World Coins and Medals. All Rights Reserved
Price: 1299.95 USD
Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated Proof
Denomination: $40 (4 x $10 Ten Dollars)
Composition: 20 Troy Ounces Pure Silver (4 x 5 Troy Ounces)
Year: 2022
Fineness: 0.999
Grade: Proof Uncirculated
Features: Commemorative
Country/Region of Manufacture: Australia
Certification: In full original mint packaging OGP + CoA