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Temple of Heaven Antique finish Cook Islands 2015 4-Layer .999 Pure Silver Coin Mintage 999
Temple of Heaven Antique coin featuring one of the most magnificent ceiling of the world in the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. This huge 50 mm pure silver Antique Finish coin introduces the brand new “4-layer” minting technique that achieves a deep of up to 5 mm!
Mintage strictly limited to only 999 pieces worldwide and consists of four different depths creating a three dimensional effect!
Inspired by one of the most magnificent Caissons Ceilings in the world, this stunning new issue by the Cook Islands Temple of Heaven Antique finish is a 100-gram 999 silver coin with a detailed three-dimensional effect based on the four layers of the design. It features the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, with the deepest part of the coin measuring 5 millimeters in depth!
The traditional obverse of a Cook Islands coin features the effigy of Her Majesty Elizabeth II surrounded by the following inscriptions: the Queen’s name, the face value of the coin and its issuing country.
The coin impresses with its numerous engraved details on the antique finish surface. Thanks to the brand new ‘4-layer’ minting technique, the up to 5mm deep concave reverse has been created – a superb representation of the inside of the temple dome. Built in 1406, the Temple of Heaven is a masterpiece of ancient Chinese architecture and is known as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998.
The Temple comprises three main groups of constructions, all built according to strict philosophical requirements. It was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest. The coin comes housed in a luxury wooden box with silver print and a CoA included.
Metal: Silver 999
Country: Cook Islands
Year: 2015
Face value: 20 Dollars
Weight: 100 g
Size: 55 mm
Quality: Antique Finish
Mintage: 999 pcs
Certificate COA: Yes
Box: Yes
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