This beautiful silver medal was released to honor the Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao Bridge in China, which is one of the world's largest suspension bridges. This proof medal weighs 30 grams and is made of .999 fine silver. Like other commemoratives, mintage of this medal was limited.
On the obverse China's national emblem is displayed. Their national emblem includes 5 stars above Tianamen Gate. The Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao Bridge design can be found on the reverse. This design shows the bridge as it would appear if you were on it and looking up. This 2018 China Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao Bridge Opening Commemorative Silver Medal was submitted to NGC within 30 days of the series being released from the mint. Thus, giving this coin the special designation of First Release. Once at NGC it was also awarded the grade of Proof 70, the highest grade attainable.
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Be a part of the US Mint's celebration of one of man's greatest accomplishments and one of America's biggest Cold War victories with this 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Mission Commemorative Silver Dollar Proof. The coin is one of seven issued to mark the occasion. This is only the second time in history that the US Mint has issued a domed coin. Part of a mintage of 400,000 pieces, this coin was struck on a .999 fine silver, 26.73 g planchet at the Philadelphia Mint. This coin also comes with an Apollo 11 Mission Patch. Gary Cooper's artwork won a design contest for the obverse. It features a footprint on the surface of the moon along with the names of NASA programs that led up to the famous landing. The reverse is the convex section of the coin. Domed to replicate the shape of its subject, it is a recreation of Buzz Aldrin's helmet from a picture taken during the first lunar landing. The image reflected in Aldrin's visor consists, from left to right, of the American flag, Neil Armstrong, and the lunar module on the surface of the moon. This coin has been issued the perfect grade of Proof 70. It has also been designated Ultra Cameo for it's contrast between the field (background) of the coin and the devices (elevated areas) as well as the coveted First Day of Issue designation. www.isncoinshop.net
This beautiful Proof 70 Ultra Cameo Silver Eagle is from the 2019 Congratulations Set struck at the West Point Mint.
Issued annually by the U.S. Mint since 1986, the design of the American Silver Eagle has remained unchanged, its obverse is based upon Adolph A. Weinman's timeless rendition of Lady Liberty, which first appeared on the 1916 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. The obverse illustrates Lady Liberty confidently walking towards the rising sun, her frame gracefully wrapped with an American flag, while carrying branches of oak and laurel. A heraldic eagle with arrows and an olive branch in its grip is depicted on the reverse. This 2019-W Congratulations Set American Silver Eagle Proof coin was submitted to NGC for grading within twenty-four hours of release. The coin is graded Proof 70 Ultra Cameo for its flawless surfaces and exceptional strike, which features remarkable contrast between finishes. FIRST OF IT'S KIND - LOW MINTAGE OF ONLY 6,500 COINS
In celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Silver Maple Leaf coin, the Royal Canadian Mint has released its first incuse strike reverse proof version of the classic design. Along with the unique finish, this special anniversary edition of the coin features a spectacular intermittently reeded edge, with smooth areas bearing the inscription "30" between two maple leaf outlines. The reverse features the artistry of Walter Ott: a single, meticulously detailed maple leaf, accompanied by the inscriptions "CANADA," "FINE SILVER 1 OZ ARGENT PUR" and "9999." This Incused Reverse Proof 2018 Canada 1 oz. Silver Maple Leaf $20 Coin graded at the most highly coveted grade of Proof 70. They are perfectly flawless specimens. The limited mintage 30th Anniversary proof is dramatically presented in an elegant black core NGC protective holder. This 1999 coin features one of the most beloved designs in American coinage. The American Silver Eagle saw instant popularity upon release in 1986.
This coin is of a year where there were much less minted than traditionally known today. Also, of the lower mintage there are fewer that graded at the Proof 70 level. This coin was minted by the Philadelphia Mint (indicated by the P mint mark) and received the perfect grade of PF70 from NGC. EXTREMELY LOW MINTAGE OF JUST 5,000!
This is the FINAL ISSUE for Tanzania's Big 5 series! This series was introduced in 2014 and quickly became known for its impressively detailed designs. The final Big 5 design is the Buffalo. The coin shown here is a 1 oz. silver proof with high relief.. The buffalo design is located on the reverse. Like previous designs of the Big 5 series, this one features a striking level of detail. This coin has been issued the perfect grade of Proof 70. It has also been designated Ultra Cameo for it's sharp contrast between the field (background) of the coin and the devices (elevated areas). |
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