Taj Mahal 2 oz Amber Silver Coin Mineral Art VI Palau 2014 $10 dollar Mintage 999

Description

From Mineral Art series arrives this exquisite silver coin for collectors “Taj Mahal”, sixth in series. Quality: antique finish. Mintage: just 999 worldwide

Each coin has a different amber insert, each coin is unique like Tiffany Art

Antique finish Coin with REAL Mineral Amber Stone inserts

The sixth issue in the sought after Mineral Art Series, the Taj Mahal, India. Generating great interest amongst collectors of innovative and unique world coins, this is sure to be one of the most memorable releases in this prestigious collector program. Struck from 2 Oz of pure 999 Silver Antique-finish, decorated with an amber pane as window.

Precisely struck from a massive 2oz of .999 fine antiqued silver, the designs found on this majestic, imposing 50mm coin are defined by incredible detail. Both obverse and reverse are graced with a stunning depiction of the Taj Mahal. Each official legal tender $10 coin incorporates a genuine, vividly coloured Amber pane. With no two Amber panes the same, each coin is a truly unique work of art.

Taj Mahal is regarded by many as the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Islamic, Persian, Ottoman Turkish and Indian architectural styles.

In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While the white domed marble mausoleum is the most familiar component of the Taj Mahal, it is actually an integrated complex of structures. The construction began around 1632 and was completed around 1653, employing thousands of artisans and craftsmen. The construction of the Taj Mahal was entrusted to a board of architects under imperial supervision, including Abd ul-Karim Ma’mur Khan, Makramat Khan, and Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. Lahauri is generally considered to be the principal designer.

Country Palau

Year 2014

Face Value 10 Dollars

Metal Silver

Fineness 999/1000

Weight 2 Oz 62,2 g

Diameter 50,00 mm

Mintage 999

Quality Proof

Certificate COA Yes

Presentation Case Yes

Certificate of Authencity : Yes, and wooden box.

Serie : Mineral Art from Palau, with a real piece of amber.

Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum, generally considered the finest example of Mughal architecture. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned it for his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, and it was constructed between 1632 and 1648.

The origin of the historical idea of the “Seven Wonders of the World” dates back to Herodotus (484–425 BC) who made a list which included the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, the Mausoleum of Maussollos at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes and the Lighthouse of Alexandria. Only the Great Pyramid of Giza is still standing. The other six were destroyed by an earthquake, fire or other reasons. In 2001, the “New 7 Wonders Foundation” carried out a voting for new wonders. “Everybody can decide and vote for what the New Seven Wonders should be and not only some governments or institutions”, so the initiator Bernhard Weber. On 07.07.2007, out of 200 candidates selected by over 100 million, the results were announced at a ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal as the “New Seven Wonders of the World”.