2021 NIUE 3D Shaped FERDINAND MAGELLAN Ship Silver Coin 500th Anniversary 2oz 5$

Description: A unique concept coin commemorates the 500th anniversary of Ferdinand Magellan's death. This coin comes with a 3D insert and a crystal insert and has a mintage of only 333 pieces worldwide. Coin Highlights: Contains 2 oz of .999 fine Silver. Low mintage of only 333 coins. Comes in a elegant display stand with a certificate of authenticity. Obverse: Depicts Magellan standing next to the ship's well as well as a small profile of Queen Elizabeth II. Reverse: Features a colorful image of Ferdinand Magellan with a 3D insert of his ship atop the ocean. Sovereign coin backed by Niue government. 2021 Niue $5 - Ferdinand Magellan: 500th Anniversary of Death (2oz Silver) Country: Niue Queen: Elizabeth II (1952-Date) Type: Non-Circulating Coin Years: 2021 Mint: Mint of Poland (Mennica Polska) - Warsaw (1766-Date) Denomination: 5 NZD Currency: New Zealand Dollar (1987-Date) Composition: .999 Silver Diameter: 50mm Weight: 62.2g Edge: Smooth Mintage: 333 Condition: New - Mint Packaging Obverse: The Effigy of HM Queen Elizabeth II; date, denomination, and purity Reverse: A wonderful image of Ferdinand Magellan, with a 3D insert in the shape of Magellan’s ship In 1492 Christopher Columbus set out to become the first navigator to sail around the world. He failed in his mission although he landed in America openeing "The New World" for European Settlement. Three decades later, the first around the world voyage was accomplished by Ferdinand Magellan, a Portugese explorer. On the 500th anniversary of his death, Magellan is getting his due with this remarkable limited-edition three-dimensional silver coin that sets a new standard for numismatic innovation. Magellan is universally acknowledged as one of history’s greatest sailors. He set out on his voyage in 1519 with a fleet of five ships and a goal of finding a western sea route to the Spice Islands in Southeast Asia. Along the way he discovered what is now known as the Strait of Magellan at the southern tip of South America, passage that is recognized as the most important natural route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The expedition finally returned to Europe in 1522 with only a single ship manned by just 18 of the fleet’s original crew of 270. Magellan himself was not among the survivors, succumbing to a poison arrow during a skirmish in 1521 with natives in the Philippines. The story of Magellan is brilliantly told on this unique coin struck by the prestigious Mint of Poland in two full ounces of 99.9% fine silver. A unique concept of presenting history on eight planes and the combination of five decorative techniques makes this coin truly a masterpiece of minting art and perfectly complements any numismatic collection. The reverse of these finely crafted silver coins shows intricate details with a precise 3D insert of Magellan’s ship. The obverse includes a portrait of Elizabeth II with inscriptions noting the country of issue, date, metal content, and denomination. In addition, this coin was struck in collector’s proof quality with laser frosting, microprinting, and digital printing with a 3D and crystal insert.

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