MICRO NATIONS
You may have trouble locating
these coin issuing
nations on the map - that is because these nations have yet to be
recognized by most of the worlds major or minor powers - however that
has not stopped them from issuing their own coins!
ATTRACTIVE,
CONTROVERSIAL, UNA AMERO COINS
The Una Amero coins were
created and struck by Daniel Carr as a fantasy
prototype for a common currency for all of North America. They
were struck by him on a used coin press that he purchased from the U.S.
Denver Mint, hence they bear a "D" mintmark. Some right-wing
conspiracy theorists took this private fantasy pattern to be an
official government issue and said that was proof that that the
governments of the United States, Canada and Mexico have a secret plan
to merge the three nations into a new entity called the Union of North
America. We offer two of these attractive Amero coins, the 25mm
copper 1 Amero and the 30mm copper 5 Ameros. Both coins are dated
2009 and have a beautiful Satin Finish. The 1 Amero has a mintage
of
only 160 pieces in the Satin Finish, while the 5 Amero has a mintage of
only 143 pieces in the Satin Finish
Item AMERO1
NORTH AMERICAN UNION 1 AMERO 2009 SATIN FINISH UNC. $27.50
Item AMERO5
NORTH AMERICAN UNION 5 AMEROS 2009 SATIN FINISH UNC.
$29.95
BEAUTIFUL SILVER COIN FROM WIRTLAND
Wirtland was founded in 2008 and claims to be the world's first
internet-based sovereign country. It issued its first coins in
2009. This one ounce 39mm .999 fine silver coin is
denominated as Two ICU
(International Currency Units). The coin features a crane in
flight on one side and the Wirtland arms and web address on the
other. It is an attractive and beautifully struck coin with a
cameo proof finish.
Item WIRTLAND
WIRTLAND 2 ICU 2009 SILVER PROOF
$45.00
ATTRACTIVE 2009 CABINDA COIN SET
FEATURES FISH & BIMETALLICS
Cabinda
is a former Portuguese colony on the west coast of Africa. It declared
independence in August 1975, and in December of that year it was
invaded by Marxist troops from Angola. Since then there has been an
on-going civil war. Because of its vast oil reserves, it seems unlikely
Angola will allow Cabinda its freedom. That has not stopped
someone making these unofficial coins for Cabinda.
The 2009
eight coin set includes the 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 Avos, along with the
bimetallic 1 and 2 Reis. Each coin pictures a different
species
of native fish. The obverse includes the date, denomination and
arms. The coins are Uncirculated, however some may have minor
spots as that is how they came from the mint.
Item CAB-SET09
CABINDA 2009 EIGHT COIN SET, 1 AVO - 2 REIS
$49.95
RECTANGULAR
COIN FROM
CABINDA
Cabinda is a former Portuguese colony on the west coast of Africa. It
declared independence in August 1975, and in December that year it was
invaded by Marxist
troops from Angola. Since then there has been an on-going civil war.
Because of its vast oil reserves, it seems unlikely Angola will
willingly allow Cabinda its freedom. The Banco de Cabinda has
issued coins for the terrotory denominated in Cabandan Convertible
Escudos. The Cabinda Convertible Escudo is supposidly
equivalent
to a United States Dollar. However since Cabinda is still under Angolan
occupation, no-one has been able
to locate the Banco de Cabinda, and a self-proclaimed representative of
the Cabindan
government in London claims the issue was not authorized by him, it
seems
unlikely it will ever be converted to anything. It does make
interesting piece
for collectors however as the designs feature unusual shapes picturing
animals, fish and plants.
The 2005 dated 7 1/2 Escudos is a large,
rectangular coin
commemorating the 60th anniversary of the
United
Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). It has a
mintage
of
only 1500 pieces. The gold-colored coin is 60mm x 30mm and
depicts
a fish, pig and a chicken.
Item
CAB-7E CABINDA RECTANGULAR
7 1/2 Convertible Escudos 2005, Unc. $18.00
Item
CAB-7Ex10 10
of the above
CABINDA 7 1/2 Escudos, Unc. $139.50
BI-METALLIC WESTARCTICA
10 DOLLAR COIN 
Westarctica is an uninhabited section of Antarctica. It is claimed and
“ruled” by Grand Duke Philip I, who has never set foot in his desolate
territory. One side of this 26mm bi-metallic 10 Dollar coin
features a penguin, compass rose and a map of Antarctica. The
other side features the globe and the arms of Westarctica. The
coin is dated 2008 and has a mintage of only 100 pieces.
Item
WESTARTICA WESTARCTICA 10 DOLLARS 2008, UNC. $18.00
BI-METALLIC COINS OF
SANT JORDI AND
THE SMALL
ISLAND OF MOSQUITOS
Sant Jordi Island and The Small Island of Mosquitos (Pequena Isla
Mosquitos), small islands located off the African coast, have been
claimed by the Kingdom of Riboalte, a micro-nation based in
Spain. Ribolate recently issued 2009 dated 25mm bi-metallic 1
Ribolate coins for each of its territories. A monkey is on
the reverse of each coin. The name of the island and the Ribolate arms
is on the obverse.
Item
JORDI SANT JORDI IS. 1 RIBOLATE, 2009 BIMETAL
UNC. $17.50
Item
MOSQUITO MOSQUITO IS. 1 RIBOLATE,
2009 BIMETAL
UNC. out
RARE AND UNUSUAL
COINS OF NICHTSBURG
ET ZILCHSTADT and HELIOPOLIS
Nichtsburg et Zilchstadt and Heliopolis are two micro-nations created
by poet and numismatist Eric Victor McCrea. The coins have
miniscule mintages. We recently purchased the last of Eric’s inventory
after he announced there would be no further issues, so this may be
your last opportunity to obtain coins from these
micro-nations. From Nichtsburg et Zilchstadt is the
30mm golden-bronze 1 Miden of 2007. The coin has a mintage of
just 51 pieces! The monetary unit, Miden, is Greek
for zero. The name of the country Nicht and Zilch both
indicate nothing, so the motto on the coin “Omnia Fint ex
Nihilo”, which means “everything is created from nothing”, is
fitting.
We have two issues from L’ile
d’Heliopolis. The 2006 bronze 3 Coles is 36mm in diameter and
has a mintage of just 54 pieces. The reverse features three
Sun Parakeets and the obverse a traditional sun symbol. The
2008 Medio (1/2) Cole is a unique coin made of glass! . The design
features a sun symbol and legends, with half of
the design is on the obverse and half on the reverse. When looking
through the coin the two sides line up to create a finished design,
creating a most unique coin. Each piece was individually sand
blasted by hand. Only 25 pieces were made. Unfortunately it
is very difficult to get a good image of this attractive and unusual
glass coin.
Item NICHT-07
NICHTBURG ET ZILCHSTADT 1 MIDEN,
2007, BU
$35.00
Item HELIO-06
HELIOPOLIS BRONZE 3 COLES 2006, BU out
Item HELO-GLASS
HELIOPOLIS GLASS MEDIO COLE, 2008,
BU out
The folks that came
out with the Liberty Dollar as an alternative to the United States
Dollar just
released their newest creation, the 2009 “Tea Party Dollar”. Shortly
after this coin was issued the government again closed down the Liberty
Dollar organization. The
obverse of the
39mm copper coin pictures Liberty
and carries the legend “FREEDOM”. The
reverse pictures a tea pot to protest taxes, and carries the legend
“USE REAL
MONEY”.The
folks that came out with the Liberty Dollar as an alternative to the
United
States Dollar just released their newest creating, the 2009 “Tea Party
Dollar”.
The obverse of the 39mm copper coin pictures Liberty. There
may be some debate as to whether
this token or the U.S. dollar is real money. I personally have found
the U.S.
dollar much more widely accepted. The coin is
Uncirculated, however may have some spots.
Item LIB-TEA
TEA PARTY COPPER DOLLAR, 2009 UNC.
$5.00
THE
2009 COPPER LIBERTY
PEACE DOLLAR
The
Liberty Dollar is a privately issued alternative “inflation proof”
currency to the United States dollar. In 2009 they issued a 1 ounce
copper “Peace Dollar”. The obverse pictures
Liberty. The
reverse gives the denomination, website address, weight and the
initials “MSRP” and “PVBC” for “Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price”
and “Private Voluntary Bullion Currency”, in an effort to avoid
problems with the U.S. government. The coin is technically
Uncirculated, however is poorly made with minor nicks and a rough
surface.
Item
LIB-09 LIBERTY DOLLAR, COPPER, 2009 $5.00
2009 MAUI
TRADE DOLLAR
Maui,
the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands has long been popular with
tourists because of its gorgeous scenery, beautiful tropical beaches
and
numerous cultural activities. Each year, the Maui Chamber of Commerce
issues
a trade dollar that is good in trade at participating merchants
throughout the island during the year that it is issued. Most
of
the coins are kept as souvenirs rather than being turned in for
redemption
at the end of the year, which helps raise funds for educational
projects on the island. Over the years the series has become
increasing popular with collectors. Starting in 2008 the face
value of the Maui trade dollar is 2 Dollars. The 2009
issue features a pair of whales and a map of the island. The
coins are 39mm in diameter, is struck in copper-nickel and is
Uncirculated.
Item
MAUI09 MAUI 2009 TRADE 2 DOLLAR COIN, WHALES
& MAP UNC. $5.00
THE
SGARABHAIGH SILVER SIXPENCE
Scarabhaigh
is one of the Western Isles off the coast of Scotland. To
help
fund a project to protect and conserve the small island in perpetuity,
a special silver sixpence has been struck for the
island. The 26mm silver coin pictures Cormorant is pictured on the
obverse, as Sgarabhaigh, when translated from the Gaelic
means
‘Cormorant Island’. Two other native species, the seal and the dolphin
illustrated in the small shields beneath the cormorant. The
reverse pictures the coat-of-arms. The legends are in Celtic
and
Latin. Each coin is individually minted in .999
fine
silver, and is hand hallmarked with three hallmarks. The
coins
come with a numbered
certificate of authenticity that describes the coin and its
minting. The coin is dated 2005, the year the Sgarabhaigh
sustainability project was founded. It is an impressive
looking
coin with an historic design, whose proceeds go to a good cause.
Item
SCARB SGARABHAIGH SILVER 6 PENCE, 2005 BU $35.00
UNUSUAL METALS
USED
ON VIINAMARISAAR COINS
Viinamarisaar
(Grape Island) is a fantasy land located on a 3,396 acre island in the
Baltic Sea. It has a population of just 73. Its
main
product is its famed "Ice Wine", made from grapes that are picked and
crushed while frozen. In 2007 it issued a series of 7 Krooni
coins in various metals. 7 Krooni represents the pay for a
lug of
grapes (about 30 pounds or 14 kg.). The coins all bear the
same
design, with the denomination on one side and the name of the country,
date and a bunch of grapes on the other. 100 coins were
struck in
Blue Anodized Niobium, 100 in Purple Anodized Niobium, 100 in Rose
Anodized Titanium, 150 in Brass and 250 in
Copper. The coins are 17mm in diameter, are Uncirculated and
come
with a Certificate of Authenticity. We offer both
the
complete set of all 5 metals.
Item
VIIN-SET5 SET OF 5 VIINMARISAAR 7 KROONI
COINS, 2007, IN DIFFERENT METALS, UNC. $49.95
Item
VIIN-AE VIINMARISAAR COPPER 7 KROONI, 2007,
from the above set UNC. $7.00
COINS, BANKNOTE & POSTAGE
STAMP FROM
EXCELSIOR
The
Most Serene Republic of Excelsior is allegedly
located off the southern tip of Chile. It has a population of 402,
divided between
16 small villages. Its
economy is
based on a complicated system of agricultural barter, however it
recently
issued its first metal coins. The
set
includes
a hand-struck titanium 100 Mill picturing a dove, a copper 200 Mill
picturing an armadillo
and a brass 1/2 Quart picturing a bird. A mountain goat is on the
obverse of each coin. The coins are dated 2008 and come packaged in
postmarked
cover
with an Excelsior stamp and a rather crude Excelsior 1 Quart
banknote. Each coin comes with a
certificate of
Authenticity and has a mintage of only 500 pieces. A
brochure describing Excelsior, its history, and the coins is also
included. It
is a most
interesting set from a fantasy nation.
Item
EXCEL EXCELSIOR 3 COIN SET WITH BANKNOTE AND
POSTMARKED COVER, UNC. $49.95
MANTINA AND
POKOYIRDEME TRIBAL
COINS FROM AFRICA
Two coins have recently
been released for tribes located in northern Ghana.. The sale
of the coins help raise money for projects that benefit the
tribes. The Mantina tribe brass 1 Iya coin features
a traditional medicinal plant on the obverse and a drinking mug on the
other. The Pokoyirdeme tribe copper 1 Miiwor pictures a drum
on one side and ground nuts (the main crop of the tribe) on the
other. Both coins are 30mm in diameter, are dated 2008 and
are Uncirculated.
Item
MANTINA MANTINA 1 IYA 2008, UNC. $17.50
Item
POKO POKOYIRDEME 1
MIIWOR 2008,
UNC. $17.50
NCHAM AND KANJAGA
TRIBAL
COINS FROM AFRICA
The Ncham is a tribe located in Gambia with less than 1000
members. The Ncham villages are very small and rarely have
access
to schools, health care, or other basic services. This 2008
Ncham
copper 3 Peuhl has a mintage of just 1000 pieces. One side
shows
a bird on one side and a tribal totem on the
other. The Kanjaga is one of the smallest tribes in Burkina Faso. This
2008 Kanjaga 5 Kebu has a mintage of just 1000 pieces. One
side
shows a native building, while the other shows a tribal
totem. Both coins are 30mm in diameter and are
Uncirculated.
Item
NCHAM NCHAM 3 PEUHL 2008, UNC. $17.50
Item
KANJAGA KANJAGA 5 KEBU 2008, UNC. $17.50
TRIBAL
COINS OF GHANA
This fascinating series of coins has been issued by a firm in Spain.
High relief coins are being issued for many of the traditional kingdoms
and tribes of Ghana. The Kings or Chiefs
of the
Kingdoms or Tribes have authorized each of the issues. The
coins
are not intended to circulated, but rather to be sold to raise funds
for projects that benefit the Kingdoms and Tribes. The coin
have
a mintage of only 1000 pieces each. The King or Chief appears
on
the one side of the coins and items of significance to the tribe, the
name of the tribe and the denomination appear on the other. The
brass Eduola issue is denominated 1 Edo and features a traditional
spear
and shield. The Emuola consider the crocodile as their spirit
animal, thus it is pictured on their brass 2 Dier coin. The
bi-metallic Ewaala 1 Ewai includes a map of Ghana showing the tribal
region. The bronze Manyaala Tribe 2 Ebo features a bow and
arrow. The bi-metallic 2 Mwal from the Mwalba Tribe pictures
a
carved wood stool. Woodcarving is an important industry for
the
tribe. A traditional drum is on the bronze 1 Eche coin of the Naajeri
Tribe. The coins are all 38mm in diameter, are dated 2008 and are
Uncirculated with a matte finish.
Item
EDOULA EDOULA BRASS 1 EDO 2008 UNC. $19.95
Item
EMOULA EMUOLA BRASS 2 DIER 2008
UNC. $19.95
Item
EWAALA EWAALA BI-METAL 1 EWAI 2008
UNC. $21.00
Item
MANYAALA MANYAALA BRONZE 2 EBO 2008 UNC.
$19.95
Item
MWALBA MWALBA BI-METAL 2 MWAL 2008 UNC. $21.00
Item
NAAJERI NAAJERI BRONZE 1 ECHE 2008 UNC $19.95
Item
TRIBAL SET OF ALL 6 OF ABOVE GHANA TRIBAL
COINS $110.00
COINS
OF THE KINGDOM OF KABOUSSE
Karbousse
was
once a powerful African kingdom. Today it is a village of some 6,000
inhabitants in southern Senegal. This 2008 1/2 and
1 Cauri
each picture a native mask on the obverse and a multi-color Senegal
flag on the reverse. The 26mm 1/2 Cauri also pictures a
cowrie
shell, a traditional form of currency on the reverse. The 38mm 1 Cauri
has the topless portrait of Queen Aline Sitoé Diatta, who helped
lead Senegalese resistance against the French.
The coins have a mintage of 200 each. The coins are Uncirculated.
Item
KARB-.5C KARBOUSSE 1/2 CAURI 2008 UNC. $17.50
Item
KARB-1C KARBOUSSE 1 CAURI 2008 UNC. out
UNUSUAL
ACRYLIC
COINS OF
CRESCENT ISLAND 
Crescent Island (Ile Crescent) is supposedly located in
international
waters between French Polynesia, Kiribati and Pitcairn
Island. It
has a population of about 40. Its economy is based on pearl
farming and selling crafts to the occasional yacht that stops
by. In 2006 they issued a series of three unusual
acrylic
coins, both to use on the islands and to raise money by selling them to
collectors. The coins are 39mm in diameter, 5mm thick are
made
from colored translucent acrylic. All three coins have a
similar
design featuring the sun rising over the island, with the date and
denomination at the bottom. Three denominations are available: the blue
500 Poa with a mintage of 511 pieces, the green 1000 Poa with a mintage
of 503 pieces and the yellow 5000 with a mintage of only 434
pieces. The coins come with certificates and a descriptive
brochure.
Item
CRES-ANY CRESCENT IS. COIN
OF JOEL'S CHOICE $15.00
Item
CRES-SET3 SET OF 3
CRESCENT ISLAND COINS, BU $35.00
NEW
2009
COINS
FROM ATLANTIS
According
to legend and the
writing of Plato, Atlantis sunk under the sea some 12,000 years
ago. That has not stopped coins from being issued for this
legendary land. The 2009 20 Atlantis Dollars is a golden
brass
Proof coin with a mintage of just 100 pieces. The 2009 100 Atlantis
Dollars is a silver Proof coin and has a mintage of only 50 pieces.
Both coins are 39mm in diameter and have similar designs. Pictured on
one side are Poseidon, the God of Atlantis, and his mortal
wife, Cleito in front of Archesm, the gateway to Atlantis. The
other side pictures a woman bathing in a lake with a waterfall and a
temple in the background. This is the third issue from this legendary
land.
Item
ATLANT09-20 ATLANTIS 20 DOLLARS, 2009 BRASS
PROOF $19.95
Item
ATLANT09-100 ATLANTIS 100 DOLLARS, 2009
SILVER PROOF $42.50
COLOR
COINS
OF THE
GRAND DUCHY OF AVRAM
His
Grace, Prince John, (formerly known as
John Charlton), The Grand Duke of Avram, Most Honorable Marquis of
Martha, the Right Honorable Earl of Enoch, the Viscount Ulom, and
possessor of too many other title to mention, got fed
up with the Australian banking system. Being a man of noble title, he
issued
a Royal Charter, creating the Royal Bank of Avram. Naturally the bank
needed
its own coins and currency. The coins, denominated in Ducals, feature
multi-color
enameled coat-of-arms. As might be expected, the Australian authorities
did
not care much for this new bank and its currency so took him to
court. After spending millions of dollars on the case, it was
decided in Prince John's
favor. It seems Australia did not have any law against
issueing
your
own coins using your own currency. Thus far the currency does
not
seem
to have gained much acceptance beyond the confines of the bank, which
doubles
as a tourist shop in the small town of Sorell in Tasmania, Australia.
The
attractive, multi-colored coins have a mintage of only about 250 each.
The
set includes the 1, 3, 7, 15, 30 and 75 Ducals dated 2005
Item
AVRAM-SET06
AVRAM
2005 SET OF 6 MULTI-COLOR COINS
$45.00
Item AVRAM-1D
AVRAM 1 Ducal from the above set, Unc.
$9.00
Item AVRAM-3D
AVRAM 3 Ducals from the above set, Unc.
$10.00
Item AVRAM-3D
AVRAM 3 Ducals from the above set, Unc.
$10.00
Item AVRAM-7D
AVRAM 7 Ducals from the above set, Unc.
$11.00
Item AVRAM-15D
AVRAM 15 Ducals from the above set, Unc.
$12.00
Item AVRAM-30D
AVRAM 30 Ducals from the above set, Unc.
$13.50
Item AVRAM-75D
AVRAM 75 Ducals from the above set, Unc.
$16.00
SEALAND
HONORS
KILLER WHALES
You may have
some
difficulty finding Sealand on the map. That is
because it is a self-declared nation located on an abandoned 10,000
square
foot W.W.II era radar platform approximately 6 miles off the coast of
England. Sealand was founded in 1967 when Prince Roy occupied the
platform,
declared
it a sovereign nation, and set up a pirate radio station. Though
the British government tried to shut down the operation, the British
courts held that Sealand was located in international waters and beyond
the governments jurisdiction, so he was free to operate his own
"nation". Since
then the British government opened the country up to commercial radio,
which
killed off Sealands main revenue source. In 1978 the
"country"
was invaded and occupied by a German businessman over a contract
dispute,
however it was soon retaken by force under the leadership of Prince
Roy. In 2000 Sealand offered to host internet services for those who
want their internet activities to be beyond the reach of any national
government. In 2006 it suffered a major fire and was recently offered
for sale. In 1994 Sealand
issued
a Proof silver dollar coin and a BU copper-nickel half dollar
coin. Both coins show an Orca, also known as a Killer Whale, on one
side and
the
Sealand Arms on the other. Both coins are 39mm in
diameter. The silver Dollar contains 1 troy ounce of .999
fine silver. They
are both interesting and attractive coins from a rather interesting
"nation".
Item
SEALAND50C SEALAND HALF DOLLAR 1994 UNC. $7.50
Item
SEALAND$ SEALAND SILVER DOLLAR 1994 PROOF $29.50
Item
SEALANDBTH SEALAND HALF DOLLAR &
SILVER DOLLAR, 1994 $34.50
VULCAN
COIN
- THE BLOOD OF SURAK
This octagonal token was minted in honor of
Vulcan
cultural hero and peacemaker Surak. It is a symbolic piece
used
to pay a "blood price" in lieu of ritual combat. The obverse
pictures Surak. The K'irShara on reverse is a vessel constructed by
Surak to contain and convey his true teachings The
token is
minted in pure copper, which symbolizes the basis of Vulcan blood.
Item
VULCAN VULCAN BLOOD OF SURAK PURE COPPER
TOKEN, UNC. $12.00
ALSO SEE:
COLOR
COIN OF SOUTH OSSETIA
COINS THAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN
for fantasy coins of Vinland, Camelot, New France, Isle
Dauphine
and Isle de Massacre
COINS OF MIDDLE EARTH
COINS
OF
KURDISTAN
FRENCH
TERRITORIAL PATTERN COINS
UNUSUAL
WORLD
COINS BOOK - NEW 5th EDITION
The 5th edition of the Unusual
World Coins by Colin
R.
Bruce II, edited by Tom Michael & George Cuhaj has finally been
released. The 586 page 8 1/2" x 11" softcover
catalog
lists,
pictures and prices thousands
of "coins", rebel issues, pretender coins, fantasy issues, experimental
Euro
and Ecu coins, medieval fair coins, un-authorized coins, bullion
pieces, coins of micro-nations, pseudo-states, and unrecognized states,
as well
as
other odd and novelty issues. It is greatly expanded from the
4th
edition and has updated prices. It is a fun and interesting
book
and an excellent guide as to what has been issued.
Item
Book Unusual BOOK:
UNUSUAL WORLD COINS, 5th Edition $45.00
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The Una Amero coins were
created and struck by Daniel Carr as a fantasy
prototype for a common currency for all of North America. They
were struck by him on a used coin press that he purchased from the U.S.
Denver Mint, hence they bear a "D" mintmark. Some right-wing
conspiracy theorists took this private fantasy pattern to be an
official government issue and said that was proof that that the
governments of the United States, Canada and Mexico have a secret plan
to merge the three nations into a new entity called the Union of North
America. We offer two of these attractive Amero coins, the 25mm
copper 1 Amero and the 30mm copper 5 Ameros. Both coins are dated
2009 and have a beautiful Satin Finish. The 1 Amero has a mintage
of
only 160 pieces in the Satin Finish, while the 5 Amero has a mintage of
only 143 pieces in the Satin Finish
Scarabhaigh
is one of the Western Isles off the coast of Scotland. To
help
fund a project to protect and conserve the small island in perpetuity,
a special silver sixpence has been struck for the
island. The 26mm silver coin pictures Cormorant is pictured on the
obverse, as Sgarabhaigh, when translated from the Gaelic
means
‘Cormorant Island’. Two other native species, the seal and the dolphin
illustrated in the small shields beneath the cormorant. The
reverse pictures the coat-of-arms. The legends are in Celtic
and
Latin. Each coin is individually minted in .999
fine
silver, and is hand hallmarked with three hallmarks. The
coins
come with a numbered
certificate of authenticity that describes the coin and its
minting. The coin is dated 2005, the year the Sgarabhaigh
sustainability project was founded. It is an impressive
looking
coin with an historic design, whose proceeds go to a good cause.
