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NEW2013 PALAU SECRETS OF THE SEA PEARL COIN

Palau 2013 silver proof 5 dollar coin with embedded pearlPalau continued their annual series of coins containing a pearl in 2013 with this "Secrets of the Sea" 5 Dollar sterling silver Proof coin. .  The coin features a freshwater pearl attractively mounted on the coin in a multi-colored image of on oyster shell.  The obverse features the arms of Palau. The 38.6 mm coin weighs 25 grams and has a mintage of just 2500 pieces
Item PW-PEARL13 PALAU 5 DOLLARS 2013 WITH PEARL, PROOF $135.00


NEWCOOK ISLANDS 2013 PRISM COINS FEATURE WILDLIFE

Cook Islands set of 3 1 Dollar wildlife prisim coinsCook Islands recently released a set of three  2013 colored "prism" coins featuring wildlife.   The adult animals on each coin sparkle as they are turned in the light.  Each coin also depicts a baby animal in relief next to its mother.   The 38.6mm 1 Dollar coins are struck in silver-plated copper with a Proof-like finish.  Only 2500 pieces of each were struck.  Queen Elizabeth is on the obverse.
Item CK-WILD13 COOK IS. SET OF 3 $1 2013 WILDLIFE PRISM COINS, PROOFLIKE $95.00



NEWCOOK ISLANDS 2013 MULTI-COLOR NEFERTITI COIN

Cook Islands 1 Dollar 2013 NefertitiCook Islands continued their popular History of Egypt coin series with the 2013 silver plated 1 Dollar coin featuring a multi-color image of the bust of Queen Nefertiti.  Nefertiti lived from about 1370BC to 1330BC and was the wife of Egyptian Pharaoh Akhenaten.  They made an unsuccessful attempt to replace Egypt’s polytheistic religion with a monotheistic religion worshiping Aten, the sun disk.  Behind the bust is the image of an ancient stone altar depicting Nefertiti and Akhenaten playing with their daughters while being blessed by Aten, the sun disk.  The 38.6 mm Proof coin has a mintage of only 5000 pieces.  Queen Elizabeth is on the obverse.
Item Item CK-NEFERTITI COOK IS. 1 DOLLAR 2013 NEFERTITI PROOF $32.00


2012 COOK ISLANDS OFFICIAL PGA TOUR GOLF COIN

Cook Islands 5 Dollars 2012 PGA TOUR sterling silver Proof golf coinObverse of 2012 Cook Islands silver Proof 5 Dollar coinCook Islands PGA TOUR coin is packaged in a Golf Ball capsule
This officially licensed PGA TOUR coin from the Cook Islands features a three-dimensional golf ball inset and the inscription “Heritage - Sportsmanship - Respect“ .  The words define the values of the PGA TOUR and the game of golf.   The multi-colored coin depicts a golfer taking a shot from the fairway.  To the left is the official PGA TOUR logo.  The unique coin comes in an unusual golf ball shaped package with a Certificate of Authenticity.    The 5 Dollar Proof coin is 38.6mm in diameter and contains 20 grams of .925 fine (sterling) silver.   Queen Elizabeth is on the obverse.   The unusually packaged coin would make an excellent gift to golfers and coin collectors.
Item CK-GOLF COOK IS. 5 DOLLARS 2012 PGA GOLF TOUR, SILVER PROOF $125.00


2012 GUITAR COINS FROM SOMALIA

Somalia 2012 Set of 6 multi-colored guitar shaped coins.Obverse of Somalia 2012 Guitar coin
Based on the success of their previous issue guitar coins, Somalia came out with a whole new set of multi-colored Guitar coins in 2012.  The six multi-colored coins are in the shape some of the wildest guitars around.  Included is a USA map guitar, which is similar to one believed to have been used by Rick Nelson of Cheap Trick and is based a guitar produced by Gibson.  The double-necked Gibson guitar is based on a style used by Jimmy Page.  The red rectangular guitar is based on a style used by Bo Diddley.  The Gretsch White Falcon was used by Neil Young and others.  The green Gibson reverse V was used by J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr.  The British Flag guitar is based on an instrument used by Noel Gallagher.  All six coins legal tender issues are denominated as 1 Dollar and feature the arms of the Democratic Republic of Somalia, date and denomination on the obverse. The silver-plated coins are 50mm (2 inches) long.   Like the first issue, this is sure to be a hit with both coin collectors and guitar players.  We also have the set available in an official custom made box.
Item SO-GUITAR12 SET OF 6 SOMALIA 2012 GUITAR COINS, BU $55.00


Somalia 2012 Guitar Set in box2012 GUITAR COINS CUSTOM IN PRESENTATION BOX

Due to many requests, the mint that produced the 2012 Somalia Guitar coins listed above, now offers the set in an official custom made box.  The attractive custom box contains the six 2012 Somalia Guitar coins.  The multi-colored coins are in the shape some of the wildest guitars around.  Included is a USA map guitar, which is similar to one believed to have been used by Rick Nelson of Cheap Trick and is based a guitar produced by Gibson.  The double-necked Gibson guitar is based on a style used by Jimmy Page.  The red rectangular guitar is based on a style used by Bo Diddley.  The Gretsch White Falcon was used by Neil Young and other.  The green Gibson reverse V was used by J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr.  The British Flag guitar is based on an instrument used by used by Noel Gallagher.  All six coins are legal tender issues are denominated as 1 Dollar and feature the arms of the Democratic Republic of Somalia, date and denomination on the obverse. The silver-plated coins are 50mm (2 inches) long.  The attractive boxed set makes a wonderful gift for guitar enthusiasts as well as coin collectors.
Item SO-GUITAR12BOX SET OF 6 SOMALIA 2012 GUITAR COINS IN OFFICIAL PRESENTATION BOX, BU $75.00



2004 GUITAR COINS FROM SOMALI REPUBLIC Back in stock

Guitar coins featuring classic guitar designs.
The multi-colored silver-plated Guitar coins have proved unbelievably popular with coin collectors, guitar enthusiasts, Rock 'n Roll fans and the general public. These multi-color guitar coins are designed after famous electric guitars. The coins are dated 2004 and were issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Rock 'n Roll. The designs include the classic red and white Gibson Les Paul, an American Flag Stars and Stripes Gibson Flying V, a black Gibson Flying V, a pink star Guitar used by various rock stars including Gary Glitter and Abba, a blue Gibson X-Plorer and a yellow Klein.
The coins are 1 Dollar legal tender coins issued by the Somali Republic (though I seriously doubt any have ever circulated in Somalia). They are approximately 45mm (1.75 inches) long and are Brilliant Uncirculated
Item GUITAR04 SET OF 6 SOMALIA $1 GUITAR COINS, 2004 Silver-plated, BU $49.95



MULTI-COLORED MOTORCYCLE COINS

Somalia Bike Coin SetRerverse of Somalia Motorcycle coin
Based on the success of their Guitar Coin program, the Federal Republic of Somalia recently issued a set of six silver-plated multi-colored coins shaped like motorcycles! The designs are based on Harley-Davidson and other popular motorcycles. The coins are dated 2007 and carry the denomination of 1 Dollar. Each coin is approximately 45mm (1.75 inches) long and 25mm (1 inch) high. The coins are legal tender issues that do not actually circulate (considering Somalia has been involved in civil wars for over a decade, I doubt any coins circulate). I expect these coins to be popular with both coin collectors and motorcycle enthusiasts.
Item L-SO-BIKE SOMALIA SET OF 6 MULTI-COLORED MOTORCYCLE DOLLAR COINS, BU $49.95
Item L-SO-1BKE SINGLE MOTORCYCLE COIN OF JOEL'S CHOICE FROM ABOVE SET, BU $10.00

SOMALIA SPORTS CAR SHAPED COINS

Somalia famous fast sports car shaped coinsCommon obverse of Somalia automobile shaped coins
These 2010 multi-colored coins from Somalia are shaped like famous sports cars.  The coins build on Somalia's other popular series of odd shaped coins: guitar coins, motorcycle coins, and wild animal coins.  The six coin set includes a green 1965 Ford Mustang, red Ferrari, yellow Porsche, blue and orange car that the mint calls a Lamborghini, though some sources claim it is a Ford GT40, gray Aston-Martin DB-5, as used in the James Bond films, and a black Corvette. The obverse includes the Somali arms, date and denomination.  The coins are approximately 45mm (1.75 inches) long..  Perhaps they were issued because are so many of these fast sports cars have recently been purchased by the Somali pirates.  More likely however someone figured it they could sell them to collectors.  I expect the series to be popular with both automobile enthusiasts, sports car fanatics and coin collectors throughout the world.
Item SO-LAM-BLU SOMALIA 1 DOLLAR BLUE LAMBORGHINI (or maybe it is a Ford GT40), 2010  BU $12.50
Item SO-AM-GY SOMALIA 1 DOLLAR GRAY ASTON-MARTIN, 2010  BU $9.50
Item SO-MUST-GN SOMALIA 1 DOLLAR GREEN MUSTANG 2010, BU $15.00
Item SO-FER-RD SOMALIA 1 DOLLAR RED FERRARI, 2010 BU $13.50
Item SO-PORS-YL SOMALIA 1 DOLLAR YELLOW PORSCHE, 2010 BU $13.50
Item SO-CORV-BK SOMALIA 1 DOLLAR BLACK CORVETTE, 2010 BU $12.50
SPECIAL BUY ALL SIX  FAMOUS SPORTS CAR COINS AND SAVE!
Item SO-CARSET SET OF ABOVE 6 SPORTS CAR COINS, BU $49.95



SPELLING ERROR ON COIN FEATURING POSTAGE STAMP

Equatorial Guinea 1000 Francos "Basel Tauber" error coinEquatorial Guinea issued this 1000 Francos coin in 1995 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the issuance of the famous and rare Basel "Taube" or Dove stamp.  The stamp was issued in 1845 by the Swiss canton of Basel with the denomination of 2 1/2 Rappen.   It featured a white embossed dove carrying a letter on a crimson shield with a blue background.   The extremely rare stamp was the first tri-color postage stamp in the world and the only stamp issued by Basel.  The 39mm copper-nickel coin features a multi-colored depiction of the stamp on one side and the arms of Equatorial Guinea on the other.  Unfortunately when the coin was first issued, the name of the stamp was misspelled.  It was labeled on the coin as the "Basel Tauber" rather than "Basel Taube".  Once the error was discovered, new dies were made and a corrected version of the coin was issued.  A total of 15,000 coins were authorized for the issue, of which only a few thousand were the error version.  It is an unusual spelling error on a multi-colored coin.
Item GQ-TAUBER EQUATORIAL GUINEA 1000 FRANCOS 1995 BASEL TAUBER ERROR KM84.2 UNC. $19.95


ACRYLIC COIN FROM THE CONGO FEATURES POPE JOHN PAUL II

Polished Acrylic coin featuring Pope John Paul II from the Congo Democratic RepublicThis 2005 dated 10 Franc from the Congo Democratic Republic is a most unusual and impressive coin. It is made from a large, thick (50mm in diameter, 21mm thick!) block of clear, polished acrylic. Within the acrylic block is the image of Pope John Paul II and the lion of the Congo. This unusual coin has a mintage of only 1000 pieces and until recently was unknown to most collectors and was not listed in most catalogs.  The coin comes in a box with a numbered certificate.
Item CD-ACRYL CONGO 10 FRANCS 2005 POPE JOHN PAUL II ACRYLIC COIN PROOF $55.00


MULTI-COLORED HEART SHAPED DEVIL AND ANGEL COIN Bacl in stock

Heart shaped coin from Palau pictures angel and devilThis heart shaped sterling silver 5 Dollar coin from Palau features a multi-colored angel and a devil.  It bears the legend "Good Heavens".  The coin is approximately 37mm in diameter and contains 25 grams of sterling silver.  The arms of Palau is on the obverse.  The 2007 dated coin has a mintage of only 2500 pieces.  It is quite an unusual coin.
Item PW-HEART PALAU 5 DOLLARS 2007 HEART SHAPED ANGEL & DEVIL COIN, SILVER PROOF $69.95


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