The Morgan silver dollar and the Peace silver dollar are two of the most widely collected classic U.S. coins. These silver dollars are collected by many all around the world. 1921 was the year that the U.S. Mint transitioned from production of the Morgan dollar to production of the Peace dollar. Both coins were struck that year. The specimen offered here was issued by the British Virgin Islands for 2021 to mark the 100th anniversary of the Morgan dollar to Peace dollar transition. Production of this coin is very limited, it was struck by Pobjoy Mint. Pobjoy Mint is a private Mint in Great Britain, however this coin is $10 legal tender in the British Virgin Islands.
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Collectors who are of Native American ancestry and those who respect the rich history of Native Americans are sure to love this piece from the Oglala Sioux Nation. The coin honors Geronimo, an Apache leader who fiercely defended his people's land. His surrender ended up being the final significant conflict between the U.S. government and the Apache, and he spent 27 years as a prisoner of war after it.
Two pandas, Tian Tian ("Sweetie") and Yang Guang ("Sunshine"), arrived at the Edinburgh Zoo in 2011 on a ten year loan. Their arrival ended a 17 year period of Britain being without pandas on display. Their tenure at the zoo comes to an end in 2021, and the Commonwealth Mint is commemorating their return home on this 2 ounce silver Five Crowns Proof Panda-themed issue.
This handsome gold bullion bar is issued by The Royal Mint of Great Britain in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the release of Diamonds Are Forever, the seventh installment of the James Bond movie franchise. The 1971 film, which was based upon a 1956 novel of the same name by British author Ian Fleming, represented the sixth and final portrayal of the suave British Secret Service agent "007" by Scottish actor Sean Connery.
This beautiful set of silver bullion coins represents a virtual tour of the earth, comprised of beloved bullion coins issued from five of the world's most reputable national Mints. The incredible set spans the globe, touching five nations across the continents of North America, Asia, Europe and Africa. Each coin is considered national legal tender, featuring imagery that is closely linked to the identity of the issuing country.
This stunning fan shaped silver proof coin is an homage to the 2022 Year of the Tiger. In the ancient Chinese zodiac, the tiger is the third animal symbol. Those born under the tiger's influence are known to be charming courageous and confident.
This beautiful silver proof medal homage to the mystique of the Black Unicorn hails from the China Mint. The medal celebrates the distinctly differing perception of the mythic creature by Eastern and Western cultures.
The Scottsdale Mint launched the Biblical Coin Series in 2015. When complete in 2024, the series will be comprised of sixty coins, each based upon a Biblical themed woodcut masterpiece by Paul Gustave Louis Christophe Dor?, a well-known 19th century French artist. This 36th release of the inspiring series is adapted from the work titled "Christ in the Synagogue."
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