THE COIN ZOO

COINS WITH ANIMALS

ANDORRA COIN PICTURES CHAMOIS

The Principality of Andorra is a tiny nation on the border of France and Spain that is nominally ruled by the Bishop of Urgell and the President of France.  In 2002 it issued this 27mm aluminum 1 centim depicting a Pyrenean Chamois (Isard in French, from the local dialect Izardo) on one side and the Arms of Andorra on the other.  The Chamois was almost hunted to extinction for the production of chamois leather by the 1940’s, but since then the population has recovered.

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ASHMORE & CARTIER ISLANDS FEATURES TURTLE & CROCODILE

The Ashmore and Cartier Islands are Australian territories located in the Indian Ocean between Australia and Indonesia.  The islands have no permanent inhabitants; however, they are regularly visited by caretakers, researchers and Indonesian fishermen. The islands, being the closest Australian territory to Indonesia, are a popular destination for people smugglers transporting asylum seekers to Australia. Once they had landed on Ashmore Island, asylum seekers could claim to have entered Australian migration zone and request to be processed as refugees. Australia stations the ship ACV Ashmore Guardian off the islands much of the year to control access to the islands.  This unofficial eight-sided 2019 dated 5 Dollar coin of Ashore & Cartier Islands depicts a sea turtle and Queen Elizabeth on the obverse. The reverse features a salt water crocodile, a shark swimming in the ocean and a bird overhead. The 40mm silver-plated proof coin has a mintage of only 150 pieces.

Item ASHMORE ASHMORE & CARTIER ISLANDS 5 DOLLARS 2019 PROOF $19.95

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RARE SHRIMP ON COPPER-NICKEL & PINK TITANIUM ASCENSION COINS

Ascension Island depicted Procaris ascensionis, a rare species of shrimp, on their 2018 copper-nickel and pink titanium 1 Crown coins.  The shrimp are endemic only to two rock pools on Ascension, the largest is only about 15 feet (4.5m) wide and 18 inches (45cm) deep.  Both versions of the coin have the same design featuring a pool of the shrimp on the reverse and Queen Elizabeth on the obverse. The pink titanium version is 36.1mm in diameter, comes in a box with a Certificate of Authenticity and has a mintage of 7500 pieces.  The copper-nickel (CN) version is 38.6mm and has a mintage of 10,000 pieces.

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TRIGGERFISH ON TITANIUM AND COPPER NICKEL COINS OF ASCENSION ISLAND

A Queen Triggerfish (Balistes vetula) is featured on purple titanium and copper-nickel 2019 1 Crown cons of Ascension Island. The large oval-shaped reef dwelling fish is so named due to its unique spines on its anterior dorsal fins which are used to lock the fish into a crevice during the night.  The first spine locks and the second spine unlocks, like a trigger.  This prevents predators from pulling them free or swallowing the fish.  Queen Elizabeth is on the obverse.  The titanium version is 36.1mm, weighs only 10 grams, has a mintage of 7,500 and come in a box with a Certificate of Authenticity.   The copper-nickel version is 38.6mm and has a mintage of 10,000 pieces. Both coins have the same design and are Brilliant Uncirculated.

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AUSTRALIA 2016 YEAR OF THE MONKEY SILVER COINS

The Perth Mint of Australia celebrated the Year of the Monkey with these two attractive 2016 dated silver coins.  Both coins feature the same design.   The reverses depict an adult monkey and a baby monkey sitting in a peach tree. The baby is holding a peach, which is symbolic of longevity and immortality. The Chinese character for ‘monkey’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Monkey’ also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.  The obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.   The 1 troy ounce 1 Dollar coin is 45mm in diameter.  The ½ troy ounce 50 cent coin is 36mm in diameter.  Both are struck in .999 fine silver and come in a capsule.

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AUSTRALIA 2014 CROCODILE DOLLAR

The Australian Saltwater Crocodile is featured on the reverse of this 2014 Australian silver dollar coin.  The Australian Saltwater Crocodile is one of the largest reptiles in the world.  Males can reach over 20 feet (6.3m) in length and weigh over 3000 Pounds (1360 kg). It is capable of taking almost any animal that enters its territory, including humans. Despite its name, it can be found in fresh, brackish or ocean water. The obverse features the Ian-Rank Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.  The 40.6mm coin contains 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver.  The coin features a beautiful reverse frosted matte finish.  The Queen and the Crocodile brilliant finish while the background areas have a frosted finish.  The coin was struck at the Perth Mint in Australia and has a mintage of 1 million pieces.  It was the first in an annual series featuring Australian wildlife.

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ANIMALS ON ATTRACTIVE AUSTRALIAN COIN SET

This six coin set from Australia features that nation’s unusual native wildlife.  The 12-sided 50 cents features a kangaroo and emu supporting the nation’s arms.  A duckbill platypus is on the 20 cents.  The 10 cents features a lyrebird.  A spiny anteater, also known as an echidna, is on the 5 cents.   A frill-necked lizard is on the 2 cents. The 1 cent depicts the tiny feather-tailed glider.  All six coins date between 1978 and 1980 and feature the Arnold Machin portrait of Queen Elizabeth on the obverse.  The coins are Uncirculated.


Also see:
AUSTRALIA SET OF FIVE 2 DOLLAR 2016 OLYMPIC COINS IN FOLDER, BU
AUSTRALIA 2 DOLLARS 2016 PARALYMPIC GAMES, UNC.
AUSTRALIA PIONEER BAKERY 1 LOAF TOKEN,

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AUSTRIA 2018 EASTER BUNNY 5 EURO

This 2018 5 Euro coin from Austria celebrates both Easter and the 300th anniversary of porcelain manufacturing in Vienna.  The coin features a porcelain Easter Bunny designed by Michael Powony around 1930 and produced by Vienna’s famous Augarten Porcelain Manufactory.  Porcelain manufacturing was established in Vienna in 1718 by Claudius Innocentius du Paquier, a Dutchman who stole the secret of how to make Porcelain from Meissen. The nine-sided copper coin is 28.5mm and has a mintage of 200,000 pieces.  The obverse features the arms of each of the nine Austrian federal states and the denomination. 

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AUSTRIA 2018 LION 5 EURO HONORS NATIONAL LIBRARY  

Austria recently released this attractive 2018 5 Euro coin featuring the smiling head of a lion.  The coin commemorates the 650th anniversary of the founding of the Austrian National Library.  The design is taken from the oldest book in the library: a transcription of the four Gospels of the New Testament, written in gold and encrusted with jewels, done in 1368.  The nine-sided copper coin is 28.5mm and has a mintage of 200,000 pieces.  The obverse features the arms of each of the nine Austrian federal states and the denomination. 

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BRASS ELEPHANT COIN FROM THE BELGIAN CONGO 

This brass 1 Franc coin of the Belgian Congo (now the Congo Democratic Republic) features a striding elephant.  First issued in 1944, during World War II, it was also struck in 1946 and 1949.   It is 19.2mm in diameter.   The coin is always popular with coin collectors and elephant lovers.

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2018 BRITISH ANTARCTIC TERRITORY COIN DEPICTS BLUE PETRELS

The Blue Petrel (Halobaena caerulea) is a small seabird that inhabits southern oceans. It is about 11 inches (30cm) in length and can weight up to about 7 ounces (200 grams).  It has an extraordinary ability to produce a foul smelling oil which they store in a special section of their stomach; they then eat this oil to feed themselves during long flights!  Except for breeding, they spend their life at sea and can dive to about 20 feet (6 meters).  This 2018 38.6mm copper-nickel 2 Pound coin of the British Antarctic Territory features a Blue Petrel diving into the Antarctic Ocean to catch a fish.  Above are two more Blue Petrels ready to join in the feast.  The coin has a mintage of only 10,000 pieces.  Queen Elizabeth is on the obverse.

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2017 SEALS FROM BRITISH ANTARCTIC TERRITORY

A Crabeater Seal is featured on a copper-nickel 2 Pounds and a blue titanium 2 Pounds 2017 coins of the British Antarctic Territory.  Both coins have the same design featuring a mother seal and her pup resting on the pack ice while the father leaves to hunt..   Despite its name does not feed on crabs. Its diet does include other crustaceans such as Krill which the seal, with their specially adapted sieve like teeth, are very proficient at hunting. The Crabeater Seal is by far the world’s most abundant seal and there are well over 7 million individuals.  They can reach speeds of 16 mph (26kph) on land over short distances. In the water they can swim at speeds of up to 7mph (12kmh)  and cover over 37 miles (60km) in a day. They congregate on the ice in groups of up to 1,000 individuals and in the water can be found swimming in unison in groups of several hundred.
The copper-nickel 2 Pound coins are 38.6mm in diameter and have a mintage of 10,000 each.  The titanium 2 Pounds is 36.1mm, has a mintage of 7,500 pieces and comes in a presentation box with a Certificate of Authenticity.  

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BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY SEA LIFE COINS IN TITANIUM & COPPER-NICKEL

The British Indian Ocean Territory consists of the 55 islands of the Chagos Archipelago in the Indian Ocean. It is the home of some of the world’s cleanest oceans and has a vast array of marine wildlife.  In 2018 the British Indian Ocean Territory featured two giant species, the Manta Ray and the Coconut Crab, on coins struck in both titanium and copper-nickel.  The Manta Ray is a gentle giant of the ocean, reaching as much as 23 feet (7 meters) across and weighing almost 3000 pounds (1350 kg.).   They are harmless to humans and feed on microscopic zooplankton. The coin shows a Manta Ray skimming above the coral covered ocean floor followed by a group of Remoras. The Coconut Crab is the world’s largest Land Arthropod and an incredibly impressive looking crab.  It can weigh over 9 pound (4kg.) and its leg span can reach over 3 feet (1 meter).  It can live over 60 years. They are found throughout Indonesia, Indian Ocean and parts of the Pacific. Although their name suggests that they primarily feed on Coconuts, this is not the case and coconuts make up as small proportion of their diet. They can however be found climbing the Coconut Palms and occasionally using a broken coconut shells as protection. Recent footage has shown a coconut crab hunting a Sea bird! Once they get hold of the bird, their powerful claws easily break the bird’s wings and then more crabs that smell the kill will descend on the defenseless bird! Coconut crabs have been extensively hunted on islands where there is a human population as their flesh is considered both a delicacy and an aphrodisiac. When the tables are turned and they manage to pinch a human, they can cause considerable pain and will not release their grip for a long time. One technique used to free someone from their powerful grip is to tickle their underbelly!  The coin shows two large coconut crabs, one on the ground feasting on the flesh of a coconut and the other climbing a coconut palm.  The 2018 dated coins are denominated as 2 Pounds and come in two metals.  The Titanium coins are 36.1mm, weigh just 10 grams (about a third of an ounce), have a mintage of 7,500 pieces each and come in a capsule in a presentation box with a Certificate of Authenticity.  The Manta Ray titanium coin is dark blue, while the Coconut Crab is struck in golden-brown titanium..  Because of the way the metal reacts and technical difficulty in striking titanium, the color of each coin is slightly different.  The copper-nickel coins are 38.6mm, weigh 28.28 grams and have a mintage of 10,000 each.  Queen Elizabeth is on the obverse of all the coins.

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FLAMINGO COIN FROM BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

The British Virgin Islands released a 2015 dated copper-nickel 1 Dollar coin featuring flamingos. The attractive coin depicts a flamingo wading in shallow water, with some of its favorite snacks shown just below the surface.  A flock of flamingos is in the background and the bright sun overhead.  The 38.6mm copper-nickel coin depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Queen Elizabeth is on the obverse.

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SHARKS ON 2016 TITANIUM COINS OF BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

The British Virgin Islands released 2016 coins depicting two different sharks: the Lemon Shark and the Great White Shark. The Lemon Shark is a stocky and powerful animal often found in shallow subtropical waters.  The shark’s yellow coloring serves as a perfect camouflage when swimming over the sandy sea floor of its coastal habitat.  The Great White Shark is a species of large shark which can be found in the coastal waters of all the major oceans.  The lifespan of great white sharks is estimated to be as long as 70 years or more making it one of the longest lived fish currently known.  It has no natural predators other than the Orca.  The coin shows an underwater scene looking up at the Great White Shark.  Both designs were struck in colored titanium. The titanium coins are denominated as 5 Dollars, are 36.1mm in diameter, but weigh only 10 grams (about a third of an ounce).  They have a mintage of only 5000 pieces each and come in a capsule and presentation box with a Certificate of Authenticity.  The Lemon Shark coin is struck in yellow titanium.  The Great White Shark is struck in Turquoise Titanium. Queen Elizabeth is on the obverse. 

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BEAUTIFUL BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS 2017 WILDLIFE COINS

The British Virgin Islands released attractive new 2017 1 Dollar coins featuring native wildlife.  One depicts a hummingbird.  The other features a Marlin leaping from the ocean.   The 38.6mm copper-nickel coins have a mintage of just 10,000 each.   Queen Elizabeth is on the obverse. The coins are Brilliant Uncirculated.

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BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS TITANIUM & COPPER-NICKEL CLOWNFISH

The Clownfish also known as Anemonefish are one of the most recognizable fish in the sea.  There is thirty different species of the fish of varying size and color.  Made popular by the Disney film “Finding Nemo” this little fish has a big character both in the film and on the reef!  The British Virgin Islands portrayed this popular fish on 2018 coins struck in both orange titanium and copper-nickel.  The orange titanium is denominated as 5 Dollars, is 36.1mm, has a mintage of 7,500 pieces and comes in a case with a Certificate of Authenticity.  The copper-nickel version denominated as 1 Dollar, is 36.8mm, and has a mintage of 10,000 pieces.  Both depict Queen Elizabeth on the obverse and are Brilliant Uncirculated.

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SILVER EIGHT DOLLAR COIN FROM CANADA FEATURES POLAR BEAR

Canada issued this silver 8 dollar coin in 2013.  The unusual denomination coin contains 1.5 troy ounces of .9999 fine silver.  The thick, 38mm coin depicts a polar bear walking on an ice flow on one side and Queen Elizabeth on the other.  It is an attractive, odd denomination coin.

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CHINA YEAR OF THE PIG BI-METAL 10 YUAN BI-METALLIC COIN

China recently released this 2019 dated bi-metallic 10 Yuan coin to commemorate the Year of the Pig.  The 27mm coin depicts a cute pig, a peach-shaped lantern, and plum flowers on the obverse.  The denomination surrounded by an intricate etched design is on the reverse. The large number 10 contains latent images, which change from Western to Chinese characters as the coin is moved. 

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LEOPARD ON CONGO DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC COIN

A leopard, crouching on a tree limb and about to pounce, is featured on this 1976 10 Sengi coin from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.  The 17mm aluminum coin has the date and denomination on the obverse. 

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ODD MULTI-COLOR COINS OF CATO ISLAND & DIANE BANK

Cato Island and Diane Bank are Australian territories in the Coral Sea.  Unofficial 10 Dollar multi-color quarter-circle wedge shaped Proof coins dated 2017 were issued in 2018 for these remote locations.  The obverses portray Queen Elizabeth.  The reverses depict multi-color images of native sea life. These odd-shaped silver-plated Proof coins are 46mm x 34mm and have a mintage of only 150 pieces each.
Cato Island is at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef.  In 2004 it was declared to be the capital of the "Gay and Lesbian Kingdom of the Coral Sea Islands", a micronation that that was created in response to Australia's refusal to recognize same-sex marriages. The Kingdom declared war on Australia and was ignored by Australia.  The Kingdom dissolved in November 2017 after Australia recognized same-sex marriages.  The coin has a color image of a Sea Goldie (Pseudanthias squamipinnis).  The Sea Goldie is a protogynous hermaphrodite; a male retains a harem of five to 10 females, but when the male dies, one of the females will undergo sex reversal and take the place of the missing male. 
The uninhabited Diane Banks is a mostly sunken atoll that is popular with divers and fishermen due to the abundance of sea life.  The coin pictures a Great Hammerhead Shark (Sphyrna mokarran).  The shark is heavily fished for its large fins, which are extremely valuable on the Asian market as the main ingredient of shark fin soup. As a result, Great Hammerhead populations are declining substantially and it has been classified as an endangered species.   

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UNUSUAL MULTI-COLOR COINS FROM CORAL SEA REEFS

Bougainville Reef and Flora Reef are Australian territories in the Coral Sea.  They are popular with divers and recreational fishermen.  Bougainville Reef is the home of an unmanned lighthouse and weather station.  Flora Reef is a 4.6 sq. mile (12 sq.km.) submerged atoll.  Unofficial 10 Dollar coins were issued for these uninhabited locations dated 2017.  Both are multi-color quarter circle wedge shaped coins.  A laced moray eel (Gymnothorax favagineus) in depicted on the Bougainville coin.  The Flora Reef coin features a blue-girdled angelfish (Pomacanthus navarchus).  The obverses of the coins depicts Queen Elizabeth  The odd-shaped silver-plated Proof coins are 46mm x 34mm and has a mintage of only 200 pieces each.

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CAMELS FROM DJIBOUTI

Djibouti is strategically located between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.  It is an important transshipment point and is home of United States, French, Chinese, Japanese and Italian military or support bases.  It achieved independence from France in 1977.  This attractive 30mm copper-nickel Djibouti 100 Francs depicts a pair of camels.  Camels were a traditional export and mode of transportation in the region.  The obverse features the arms of Djibouti, which include two machetes, a spear and a shield.

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KINGDOM OF ENCLAVA CUT-OUT COIN

The Kingdom of Enclava was founded in 2015 by a group of Polish tourists on what they believed to be an unclaimed bit of land on the Danube River between Slovenia and Croatia.  Slovenia has since then claimed jurisdiction over tiny, 1075 square foot  (100 sq.m.) territory.  This 2018 coin of Enclava features a cutout image of a stork and a cattail reed.  The obverse includes the emblem of the Kingdom of Enclava.  The reverse includes a stork in flight, the national motto and the denomination: 25 Bitcoin Cash  (a derivative of the Bitcoin).  The 40mm silverplated coin has a mintage of only 150 pieces.

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YOUNG DEER ON ESTONIAN COIN 

Estonia issued this 26.2mm brass 5 Krooni in 1993 not long after regaining independence from the Soviet Union.  It commemorates the 75th anniversary of Estonia's initial 1918 Declaration of Independence.  In 1939 the Soviet Union invaded and forciably annexed it into the U.S.S.R.  Germany occupied Estonia during most of World War II.  Estonia finally regained its independence upon the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. The coin pictures a young deer on one side and the Estonian arms that feature three stylized lions on the other. The coin catalogs $7.50, however our price is MUCH less.

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CROCODILE FROM GAMBIA

A slender-snout crocodile is featured on the reverse of this seven-sided 1 Dalasi coin from The Gambia. The incredibly shy species inhabits rivers in western Africa and can grow up to 14 feet (4.2m) in length. The obverse features Dawda Jawara who ruled Gambia from 1962 until he was overthrown in 1994.The Gambia is a small, long, narrow nation that borders both sides of the Gambia River and is almost completely surrounded by Senegal. It is smallest country on the African mainland with an area of 4,127 square miles (10,689 km2), which is about the size of Jamaica. The attractive 38.8mm coin is struck in copper-nickel.

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HEARD AND McDONALD ISLANDS COIN FEATURES PENGUIN FAMILY

Heard and McDonald Islands are a group of isolated, cold, windy and barren islands in the south Indian Ocean.  They are an Australian external territory located over 2,500 miles (4,099km) southwest of Perth.  In the 19th century a small number of whalers and sealers inhabited the islands, however today they are uninhabited.  The reverse of this 2014 Heard and McDonald 5 Dollar coin features a family of penguins.  Queen Elizabeth is on the obverse.   The silver-plated Proof coin is 40mm in diameter and has a mintage of only 200 pieces.

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A TRIANGULAR COIN FROM THE ILEMI TRIANGLE FEATURES LIONS

The Ilemi Triangle is a disputed territory on the claimed by both Kenya and South Sudan that borders Ethiopia. The approximately 5000 square mile (14,000 sq.km.) is inhabited primarily by nomadic tribes who regularly move across the national borders. The dispute arose from in a 1914 treaty.  Though Kenya currently controls the area, a coin was recently issued for the "Independent Territory of Ilemi".  The 2018 coin is denominated "20 Afaro".  The obverse features a coat of arms for Ilemi supported by two lions and spears.  The reverse depicts a lion and cub. The triangular silver-plated Proof coin is 35mm on each side.  The coin has a mintage of only 150 pieces.

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PIGS & CHICKENS FROM IRELAND

This two-coin set from Ireland includes the 1/2 Penny depicting a sow and her piglets and a Penny depicting a hen and her chicks. Both coins are bronze and both feature an Irish Harp on the obverse.  The designs were selected by a committee headed by Irish poet William Butler Yeats.  The 1/2 Penny is dated 1966 and the Penny is dated 1964.  Both are Uncirculated.

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KITTY CATS ON PARADE

From 1988 to 2016, the Isle of Man (home of the Manx cat) issued a 1 Crown coin featuring a different breed of cat. Queen Elizabeth is on the obverse of the coins.  The series apparently came to an end in 2016 when the Pobjoy Mint lost the contract to strike coins for the Isle of Man.  The 38.6mm copper-nickel coins are popular with both cat lovers and coin collectors.    The coins are pictured in order starting with the latest issue in the top left going down to the the first 1988 issue at the bottom. Hold your pointer over the coin to see which the cat and the year.

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ISRAEL COMMORATES THE DEATH OF A HASMONEAN HERO - THE ELEPHANT COIN! 

The 1961 1 Pound coin from Israel pictures a man underneath an elephant stabbing the belly of the beast.  The coin, known as the “Death of a Hasmonean Hero” or the “Maccabean Hero” tells the story of Eleazer killing a war elephant as is written in 1 Macabees 6:42-47.  In 163BC Seleucid King Antiochus V sent an army to Judea put down the revolt lead by Judas Maccabeus who was seeking freedom for the Jewish state.  Included in the forces were 32 of the most terrifying weapons of the era - elephants.  Each elephant lead a force of a thousand men.  Eleazer, the younger brother of Judas Maccabeaus, spied the largest and most heavily armored of the elephants.  Assuming that it carried the king, he single handedly fought his way through the phalanx of soldiers surrounding the elephant, ran under the beast and stabbed it in the belly.  The dying elephant fell on top of Eleazer, killing him.  Alas, the elephant did not carry the king, and the Jewish forces soon retreated in the face of strength of the Seleucid army.  The obverse of the coin features a torch and the legend in Hebrew “And he gave up his soul in battle”.   The coin has a mintage of  18,801 in Uncirculated.

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CUTE HEDGEHOG ON KAZAKHSTAN COIN 

A cute hedgehog is featured on both sides of this 2013 Kazakhstan 50 Tenge coin.   One side displays the face of the hedgehog staring out at you.  The other features the hedgehog curled up in a ball.  The coin is 31mm in diameter and is brilliant Uncirculated.

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NEW KENYA AFRICAN WILDLIFE COINS   

Kenya released four new 2018 dated coins.  The new designs replace politicians with African wildlife.  The 26mm bi-metallic 20 Shillings features an elephant.  The 23mm bi-metallic 10 Shillings depicts a lion.  The 19.5 bi-metallic 5 Shillings pictures a rhinoceros.  A giraffe is on the 23.9mm nickel-plated steel 1 Shilling.  The coins all feature the arms of Kenya on the obverse and legends in both English and Swahili. 

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OLD, UNCIRCULATED ELEPHANT HALF CENT FROM LIBERIA 

A striding elephant is featured on the obverse of this Uncirculated 1941 1/2 Cent coin from Liberia.  The reverse features the arms of Liberia which includes an African oil palm, sailing ship and the rising sun.  The 18mm coin was struck in the United States at the Philadelphia mint and has a mintage of 250,000 pieces.  Liberia was settled by freed American slaves starting in 1822.  In 1847 they formed the Republic of Liberia, Africa's first republic.  Its government and flag was modeled after that of the United States.  It is an attractive old, high-grade animal coin at a reasonable price.

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MACEDONIA WILDLIFE COIN SET 

This attractive four coin set from Macedonia features wildlife. The 1993 50 Deni features a seagull in flight. The 1997 1 Dinar shows a Yugoslavian sheep dog. A leaping trout is on the 2001 2 Denari and a lynx is on the 2001 5 Denari. The reverse of the coins feature the denomination and a 16-ray sun symbol that supposedly was used by Alexander the Great. All four coins are struck in brass and are Brilliant Uncirculated.

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MALACCA FIGHTING COCK TOKEN 

The origins of the cock or rooster token is a bit obscure.  The copper 1 Keping tokens were minted in England for merchants in Singapore for use in Malacca and other parts of Malaya.  The Standard Catalog of World Coins lists them under Malay Peninsula - Malacca, though other references sometimes catalog them under Singapore.  The obverse of the 21mm copper token features a fighting cock and the legend "the land of the Malays" in Malaysian.  The reverse has the denomination and the AH date 1247 which corresponds to 1831AD.  The tokens circulated widely around Singapore and Malaya until the introduction of Straits Settlements coinage in 1845. 

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2017 BI-METALLIC MALDIVES COIN FEATURES SEA-SHELL  

Maldives recently released a redesigned 2017 dated 2 Rufiyaa coin featuring a Triton’s Trumpet shell.  The large shell can reach up to 2 feet (60cm) in length. The 25.5mm bi-metallic coin has a nickel-plated steel center and a nickel-brass ring.  Maldives is a chain of 26 low lying atolls spanning about 115 square miles (300 sq.km.) in the Indian Ocean.  It is one of the world’s lowest countries.  Its highest point is less than 8 feet (2.4 meters) above sea level. 

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ANIMALS ON THE FIRST COINS OF MALI  

Mali gained independence from France in 1960.  In 1961 it issued its first coins for circulation: these 5, 10 and 25 Francs.  The 5 Francs depicts the head of a hippopotamus, a head of a horse is on the 10 Francs, and a Lion’s head is on the 25 Francs.   The reverses of the coins have the denomination and leaves.  All three coins are Brilliant Uncirculated and are now difficult to obtain.

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PRETTY MULTI-COLOR SILVER COIN DEPICTS AN UGLY ANIMAL

This sterling silver Proof Mongolian 500 Tugrik depicts a multi-color image of a Mongolian Saiga Antelope (Saiga Tatarica Mongolica).  The horned animal features an overly-large distinctive nose.  During summer the huge nose helps filter out dust and cools the animal's blood. In winter it heats up the frigid air before it is taken to the lungs.  The animal has had vast swings in its population.  During the last ice-age it ranged from the British Isles, through Central Asia and into Alaska and the Yukon.  By the 1920’s it was almost exterminated, however it was able to recover by the 1950’s.  The population collapsed again after the fall of the Soviet Union due to uncontrolled hunting and the demand for its horns in Chinese medicine.  Disease has taken a further toll and today it is Critically Endangered.   The 2011 dated coin features the arms of Mongolia and the denomination on the obverse.  The 38.61mm coin weights 25 grams and has a mintage of just 2500 pieces.  It comes in a capsule with a certificate of Authenticity.   It is an attractive coin depicting an ugly animal.

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RARE KAGU BIRD ON FIRST COIN OF NEW CALEDONIA

In 1949 the French colony of New Caledonia issued its first coins.  France took possession of the Pacific islands in 1853, after the natives ate a group of French missionaries and members of a French survey team.  The following year France established a penal colony there.  The first coins for New Caledonia were not until almost 100 years late, in 1949.  One of the first coins issued was this aluminum 50 Centimes. The coin features a seated figure of Maranne, the national symbol of France on the reverse, and a Kagu bird on the obverse.  The Kagu is a rare, nearly flightless bird that is only found in New Caledonia.  

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COINS OF NEW ZEALAND'S OUTLYING ISLANDS

Native wildlife is featured on these unusual unofficial rectangular coins from each of New Zealand's nine outlying islands. The coins are all denominated 10 Dollars and are dated 2017.  Queen Elizabeth, the name of the territory and the date is on the obverse.  The silver-planted coins measure 40mm x 25mm and are Proof.  They have a mintage of only 150 or 200 pieces each.


The Auckland Islands are uninhabited possession of New Zealand in the Pacific Ocean hundreds of miles south of New Zealand.  They are windy, wet, cool and cloudy.  They were discovered in the early 19th century and immediately became bases for seal hunting, until the seals were all killed off.  Whalers also used the islands during the 19th century. In 1842 a group of Maori and their slaves taken from the Chatham Islands migrated to Auckland Island and survived there for 20 years. In 1849 a group of British colonists attempted to settle on Auckland Island, however the settlement was abandoned less than three years later due to the harsh climate and poor whaling. The coin depicts two New Zealand Sea Lions (Phocarctos hookeri). It has a mintage of only 200 pieces.


This Bounty Islands 10 Dollar coin features the Southern Royal Albatross (Diomedea epomophora).  The bird is one of the largest species of Albatross with a wingspan of about 10 feet (3 meters).  The Bounty Islands are a small group of 13 uninhabited granite islets and numerous rocks, that are about 416 miles (670 km) east-south-east of the New Zealand's South Island and about 133 miles (214km) north of the Antipodes Islands.   They were discovered by Captain William Bligh on his return from Tahiti in 1778 just months before the famous mutiny and named after his ship, HMS Bounty. The coin has a mintage of only 200 pieces.


The Campbell Islands are uninhabited possession of New Zealand in the Pacific Ocean hundreds of miles south of New Zealand.  They are windy, wet, cool and cloudy.  They were discovered in the early 19th century and immediately became bases for seal hunting, until the seals were all killed off.  Whalers also used the islands during the 19th century. An attempt was made to farm sheep on Campbell island from 1896 until 1931, when it was abandoned because of the Great Depression.  A manned weather station operated on Campbell Island until it was replaced by an automated station in 1995.  The reverse of the coin features a pair of Black Cormorants (Phalacrocorax carbo).   It has a mintage of 200 pieces.


The Chatham Islands were settled about the 16th Century by a predecessor to the Maoris known as Moriori.  After generations of warfare, the Moriori created a peaceful society in which bloodshed was virtually unknown.  The islands were named after the ship HMS Chatham which landed there in 1791 and claimed the islands for Great Britain.   In 1835 a group of about 900 Maori forced an English captain to take them to the Chatham Islands.  They attacked, slaughtered and enslaved the Moriori, wiping out most of the population.   Today about 600 people inhabit the islands.  The islands are the breeding grounds to huge flocks of seabirds and is home to about fifty endemic plants adapted to the islands cold and windy climate.   A Spiny Lobster, also called an Australian Crawfish (Sagmariasus verreauxi) is on the reverse of the coin.  The lobster is one of the chief exports the Chathams. The coin has a mintage of only 150 pieces..


The Kermadec Islands rectangular 10 Dollar coin depicts the odd looking Leafy Seadragon (Phycodurus eques). The sea-horse like creature has long leaf-like protrusions coming from all over the body, which serve as camouflage, giving it the appearance of seaweed.  The Kermadec islands are 500 to 600 miles (800-1000 km.) northeast of New Zealand's North Islands.  They may have been settled as early as the 10th century, and were settled by Polynesians around the 14th century, however were uninhabited when Europeans visited the area in 1788. The islands are uninhabited except for a New Zealand government station on the northernmost island in the chain.  The coin has a mintage of 200 pieces.


The Snares Islands, also known by their Maori name of Tina Heke are about 124 miles (200km) south of New Zealand's South Island.  Captain George Vancouver named the islands "The Snares" because he considered them a shipping hazard.  The uninhabited islands remain one of the last pristine areas of New Zealand.   The coin pictures the Snares Penguins (Eudyptes robustus),  Only 200 pieces were minted.



The Three Kings Islands are a New Zealand territory consisting of 13 islands about 34 miles (55km) northwest of Cape Reinga, New Zealand. They measure about 1.9 square miles (4.86 km2).  The islands have been uninhabited since 1840.  Queen Elizabeth is on the obverse of this unofficial silver-plated Proof 25mm x 40mm 10 Dollar coin.  The reverse depicts a Phyllorhiza punctate, a species of jellyfish that is commonly called the floating bell, Australian spotted jellyfish or the white-spotted jellyfish. They are an invasive species having spread from their native habitat around Australia to the Mediterranean Sea, Hawaiian Islands, Gulf of Mexico, Southern California, Greater Antilles and western Atlantic.  Each jellyfish can filter as much as 13,000 gallons (50,000 liters) of seawater per day, ingesting plankton that native species need, as well as ruining fishing gear and damaging boat intakes.  The coin has mintage of only 150 pieces.  It is the last in the series of rectangular 10 Dollar coins for the New Zealand Outlying Islands.   The coin has a mintage of  just 150 pieces.

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ATTRACTIVE NIUE DOLLAR DEPICTS SWORD FISH

This attractive 38.6mm copper-nickel 1 Dollar coin from the Pacific Island nation of Niue depicts a Sword Fish on the reverse and Queen Elizabeth on the obverse.  Captain James Cook named the island Savage Island in 1774, because of the hostility of the natives.  British missionaries began to arrive in the 1830’s and eventually the islanders were converted to Christianity.  Today Niue is a self-governing nation that is in association with New Zealand, which handles its defense and foreign affairs. The British monarch is the head of state. It has a population of less than 3000 and an area of about 100 square miles. 

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20th ANNIVERSARY PAPUA-NEW GUINEA MINT SET FEATURES WILDLIFE

The Bank of Papua New Guinea released this official 6 coin packaged mint set to celebrate the countries 20th anniversary of independence in 1995.  The 1995 dated coins feature native wildlife.  The 1 Kina features Sea and River Crocodiles swimming around the center hole of the coin.  A Cassowary, a large flightless bird, is on the 20 Toea.  The 10 toea shows a cuscus, a large marsupial "monkey".  A Plateless Turtle is on the 5 Toea.  The 2 Toea shows the ornate butterfly cod fish and a Butterfly is on the 1 Toea. The reverse of each of the coins features an outstretched Bird of Paradise, which is the natinal emblem of the country. The Brilliant Uncirculated coins were struck Royal Canadian Mint and come in a descriptive folder.

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PAPAU NEW GUINEA CROCODILE KINA

The Papau New Guina 1 Kina features a Salt Water Crocodile and a River Crocodile chasing each other around the center hole of the coin.  The obverse features the national crest of Papau New Guinea.  The 38.6mm nickel plated steel coin is dated 2004 and is Brilliant Uncirculated.

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PEREJIL ISLAND COIN DEPICTS EAGLE AND MAP

Perejil Island is a tiny (480 x 480m, 1575 x 1575 feet) rocky island located 800 feet (250m.) off the coast of Morocco. The inhabited island is claimed by both Spain and Morocco.  Moroccan shepherds use the island to graze goats.  In July 2002 Morocco sent Naval Cadets to the island to set up a permanent base.  Spain responded a week later by invading the island with a group of Special Forces, supported by the Spanish Navy and Air Force.  They quickly captured the island without resistance and the Cadets were sent back to Morocco. This unofficial Perejil Island 500 Pesos is dated 2019.  The 39mm six-sided silver-plated Proof coin features Spanish King Felipe VI and the Spanish arms on the obverse.  The reverse depicts an eagle and a map of the island.  The coin has a mintage of only 150 pieces.

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POPULAR POLAND WILDLIFE COINS

Poland regularly issues  a 27mm “Nordic gold” (brass alloy) 2 Zlote honoring native endangered wildlife.  The attractive coins are always popular with collectors.The 2014 issue features the Konik Horse. The Konik Horse is a small, hardy, semi-feral horse that originated in Poland.  The European Bison (Zubr)  is on the 2013 issue. The European Bison was hunted to extinction in the wild in the early 20th Century.  Since then it has been reintroduced from captivity.  In the past, especially during the Middle Ages, it was commonly killed for its hide, and to produce drinking horns.  No wildlife coins were issued for 2012.  The 2011 issues featurew the European Badger.  The 2010 issues feature the Lesser Horse-shoe Bat.  It is one of the world’s smallest bats, weighing only 5 to 9 grams (less than a third of an ounce) and is less than a 44mm long (under 2 inches).  The 2008 issue honors the Peregrine Falcon.

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LION ON SCARCE, SHORT-LIVED COIN OF RWANDA-BURUNDI  

After Belgian Congo gained its independence in 1960, Belgium issued a coin for what was left of its African territories: Rwanda and Burundi.   Only a single coin type was issued for the joint territory of Rwanda-Burundi: a brass 1 Franc.  This brass 1961 brass 1 Franc coin features a walking lion on one side.  The other has the names of the territories and the denomination.    In 1962 Rwanda and Burundi were both granted independence

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ELEPHANT COIN FROM ITALIAN TRUST TERRITORY OF SOMALIA  

From 1950 to 1960 Italy administered the United Nations Trust Territory of So>a. It consisted of the former Italian Somaliland, which is now the southern and eastern portions of the Federal Republic of Somalia.  This 25mm copper 5 Centesimi was minted in 1950 for use in the territory.  The obverse features an elephant head.  The reverse has the date, denomination and mint name “ROMA” in unusually large letters for a mint mark.

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SOMALILAND COIN SET   

After the collapse of the government of Somalia in the 1990's, the northern portion of the country, once known as British Somaliland, declared independence. Despite the lack of international recognition, it has one of the better functioning governments in Africa.   This set contains five coins of Somaliland.  The 1994 aluminum 1 Shilling depicting a Somali Pigeon was the first ever coin issued by Somaliland.   Sir Richard R. Burton, the 19th century explorer and writer who explored the area, is portrayed on the 2002 alumium 5 Shilling coin.  A mother and baby Elephant is the 2005 aluminum 5 Shilling.   A monkey is on the brass 2002 dated 10 Shilling coin.  A greyhound dog is on the 2002 stainless steel 20 Shilling coin.  The denomination is on the reverse of each coin.  It is an interesting and attractive set from a successful but unrecognized break-away republic.

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MACARONI PENGUINS ON TITANIUM AND COPPER-NICKEL COINS OF SO. GEORGIA & SO. SANDWICH IS.

Macaroni Penguins are so named as the spectacular orange tufted plumes on its head. In 18th century England, a Macaroni was an individual who dressed with flamboyant or excessive ornamentation (as in the song Yankee Doodle). In the summer they breed in colonies that number many thousands of birds.  They then disburse and have been known swim 10,000 km (6,200 miles) before returning to land.  The British territory of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands depicts four Macaroni Penguins on their 2019 Two-pound coins.  Queen Elizabeth is on the obverse.  The coins are struck in both pale blue titanium and copper-nickel with the same design.  The titanium version is 36.1mm, weighs only 10 grams, has a mintage of 7,500 and come in a box with a Certificate of Authenticity.   The copper-nickel version is 38.6mm and has a mintage of 10,000 pieces. Both coins are Brilliant Uncirculated.

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SEA LIFE ON SOUTH GEORGIA & SO. SANDWICH ISLANDS 2017 TITANIUM AND COPPER-NICKEL COINS

South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands released attractive 2017 dated 2 Pound coins featuring native sea life.  One coin features a male and female Elephant Seal sitting on a beach. The seal gets its name from its great size and the large inflatable proboscis of the adult males, which is used to make extraordinarily loud roaring noises, especially during the mating season.  The coin was struck green titanium and copper nickel.  Another coin features a Blue Whale mother and her calf.  Blue whales are the largest animals ever known to have lived on Earth. These magnificent marine mammals rule the oceans at up to 100 feet long and upwards of 200 tons. Their tongues alone can weigh as much as an elephant. Their hearts can be as large as an automobile.  A third issue features a Colossal Squid.  The squid is known from only a few specimens.  It is believed to reach a maximum size of over 40 feet (12 meters) and weigh as much as 1,650 pounds (750kg.).  .  The copper-nickel versions of the coins have a mintage of 10,000 pieces and are 38.6mm in diameter.  The titanium has a mintage of 7,500 pieces, is 36.1mm in diameter, weighs 10 grams, and come in a box with a Certificate of Authenticity.  All the coins portray Queen Elizabeth on the obverse and are Brilliant Uncirculated.

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PILOT WHALES ON 2017 SOUTH GEORGIA & SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS COIN

Pilot Whales are large, robust members of the dolphin family, which can weigh as much as 7000 pounds (3,200kg.) and reach a length 24 feet (7.2 meters). These intelligent marine mammals form close social bonds and live in tight-knit pods.  The Pilot Whale received its name due to a belief that the pod always follows a single leader.  This may be the reason why entire pods of Pilot Whales often strand themselves on beaches – they follow their leader even when it makes a fatal mistake.   This 2017 copper-nickel 2 Pound coin of South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands shows Pilot Whale in the foreground in the Antarctic waters with the head of a second whale appearing above the water. The top of a third whale can be seen just above the waterline in the background.  Queen Elizabeth is on the obverse.  The coin is 38.6mm in diameter and is Brilliant Uncirculated.

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SOUTH GEORGIA & SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS 2016 MINKE WHALE COIN

A Minke Whale swimming beneath the ocean with icebergs floating above is featured on this 2016 dated 2 Pounds coin from South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands.  The Minke Whale usually measures about 23 to 26 feet (7-8m) long and can weight as much as 10 tons.  It can dive for as long as 20 minutes and can swim as fast as 24mpg (38 km/h).  The obverse of the coin features Queen Elizabeth.  The copper-nickel coin is 38.6mm in diameter.

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RARE SPECTACLED PORPOISE ON SO. GEORGIA & SO. SANDWICH ISLANDS COIN

The threatened and rarely seen Spectacled Porpoise is featured on this 2014 copper-nickel 2 Pound coin from South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands. The porpoises are fast, active swimmers that they normally avoid boats. The dark rings around their eyes gives them the appearance of wearing glasses, hence the name. They live in the cool sub-Antarctic  waters and have occaisionally been spotted near South Georgia.  Little is known about their behaviour as most of the information has been gleaned from stranded individuals.  The 38.6mm coin features the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Queen Elizabeth on the obverse.

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WADDELL SEAL PUP ON SOUTH GEORGIA & SOUTH SANDWICH ISLAND COIN

A cute Waddell Seal Pup is pictured on this 2013 dated 2 Pound coin from South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands.  The Weddell Seal is native to Antarctica and lives further south than any other mammal.  It was discovered and named by British sealing Captain James Waddell, during his expeditions to the Waddell Sea.  When born the pups are around half the length of their mother (ouch!) and weigh 25 to 30 kilograms.  The Weddell Seal is remarkable for its ability to survive the bitter Antarctic winters where they spend most of their time in the water to avoid blizzards with only their heads poking through breathing holes in the ice.  It can remain underwater for as long as 80 minutes.    The obverse of the 38.6mm copper-nickel coin features the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.

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WILDLIFE COINS OF TANZANIA   

Animals are featured on this high-catalog value set from Tanzania.  Tanzania, located on the coast of Africa, was founded when Tanganyika, formerly German East Africa, merged with Zanzibar in 1964. The set includes the multi-sided1976  5 Senti which shows a sailfish, the scalloped 1979 10 Senti which shows a Zebra, the 1979 20 Senti which shows an Ostrich, the  1989 50 Senti which shows a rabbit and the 1992 1 Shillingi features an outstretched arm holding a torch.  the coins are Brilliant Uncirculated and together catalog for over $14.00.  Our price is MUCH less..

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RECENT TANZANIA COIN SET FEATURES WILDLIFE

This Tanzanian coin set includes the four denominations currently in circulation, including the recently released 500 Shilling coin.  All four coins feature native wildlife on the reverse and a politician on the obverse. The reverse of the recent 500 Shillings features an African Buffalo along with a shifting image that changes from the numeral "500" to "BOT" as the coin is moved.    A pair of lions is on the reverse of the 200 Shillings.  Both coins depict Sheikh Abeid Amani Karume, the first President of Zanzibar on the obverse and are dated 2014.   Four running impalas are on the reverse of the 100 Shillings.  The obverse features Julius Nyerere, who led Tanganyika to independence, and became the first President of Tanzania after it was unified with Zanzibar.   The seven-sided 50 Shilingi features a rhinoceros and her calf.  An oxpecker bird sits atop the rhino.  Ali Hassan Mwinyi, the second President of Tanzania is on the obverse.  The 100 and 50 Shillings are dated 2015.

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2019 COIN OF TAMIL EELAM FEATURES TIGERS

Tamil Eelam is a proposed independent nation that ethnic Tamils attempted to create in northern and eastern Sri Lanka.   After some 25 years of fighting they were finally defeated by Sri Lankan Army in 2009.  The obverse of this unofficial 500 Rupee coin of Tamil Eelam features the head of a tiger.  The tiger is the emblem of the Tamil Eelam and is derived from the emblem of the medieval Chola Empire that once controlled Sri Lanka and southern India. The military wing of Tamil Eelam was called the Tamil Tigers.  The reverse features a standing tiger and the inscription in Tamil "freedom and equality".  The 40mm silver-plated proof coin has a mintage of only 150 pieces.

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2019 TASMANIAN COIN FEATURES TASMANIAN DEVIL

This unofficial 2019 eight-sided 5 Maray coin was issued for the Australian island of Tasmania.  The obverse depicts a Tasmanian aborigine, a kangaroo and the Southern Cross from the Australian flag. The reverse features a Tasmanian Devil.  The Tasmanian aborigines were largely wiped out be disease after the British settled in Tasmania.  There are ongoing disputes about who, if anyone, can claim to be of Tasmanian aboriginal descent. The Tasmanian Devil is an endangered species due to a rapidly spreading facial tumor disease.  The denomination Maray refers to a type of herring found off the coast of Tasmania.  The 40mm silver-plated proof coin has a mintage of only 150 pieces.

Item TASMANIA TASMANIA 5 MARAY 2019 PROOF $19.95

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KINGDOM OF TAVOLARA

Tavolara is a small island off the north-east coast of Sardinia with a population of about 50 and is the home of a NATO radio base.  In 1836 Giuseppe Bertoleoni claimed to be the first king Tavolara, which was said to be the smallest kingdom in the world.  Since then members of the Bertoleoni family have carried on the tradition of the self-proclaimed kingdom and operates two seasonal restaurants on the island.  One side of the coin features the arms of the Kingdom of the Tavolara.  The other side depicts a Mouflon ram and kid.  At one time the island was famous for its wild goats, however they were alblll removed when the NATO station was built in 1962.  The 40mm silver plated-Proof Tavolara coin is denominated 100,000 Lire and dated 2017.  It has a mintage of just 200 pieces.

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TOKELAU SILVER COLOR COIN FEATURES KILLER WHALES 

The small Pacific island nation of Tokelau features the Orcas or Killer Whales, on this multi-colored sterling silver 2012 5 Dollar coin. Two Orcas, one in full color, are shown leaping from the ocean. The obverse depicts Queen Elizabeth, and a Tuluma bearing a cross.  The Tuluma, the national symbol of Tokalu, is a traditional wooden tackle box used by fisherman.  Tokelau, once known as the Union Islands, consists of 3 small atolls with a population of only about 1,400.  Though governed by New Zealand, it occasionally issues coins for collectors.  The attractive 38.6mm coin weighs 20 grams and has a mintage of only 2500 pieces.

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BI-METALLIC COINS TURKISH COINS DEPICT WILDLIFE

Turkey issued two bi-metallic 1 Lira coins in 2015 depicting native wildlire. An Anatolian Wild Sheep or Mouflon on one coin and a desert lizard on the other.  The coins are 26.15mm in diameter and have the denomination and date on the obverse.  It has a mintage of only 50,000 pieces of each type.

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TURKS & CAICOS COINS FEATURE CRITTERS

Turks and Caicos Islands is a British overseas territory in the West Indies. It has a population of only about 35,000.   It was discovered by Ponce de Leon in 1512 and settled by royalist sympathizers from the United States after the American Revolution. In 1969 the colony struck its first coin, a 38.5mm copper-nickel 1 Crown featuring the islands coat of arms on the reverse.  The arms include a conch shell, lobster and cactus, supported by a pair of flamingos with a pelican as its crest.  The coin has a mintage of only 50,000 pieces.  In 1981 it issued a 24mm copper-nickel Quarter Crown coin depicting a Spiny Lobster on the reverse.  It is the lowest denomination issued by the tiny island nation which primarily uses the United States dollar.  Both coins have the young head of Queen Elizabeth on the obverse.

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RECENT URUGUAY COIN SET FEATURES ANIMALS AND BIMETALLIC    

Native wildlife is featured on this set of the current coins of Uruguay.   The 2015 bi-metallic 10 Pesos features a Puma.  The design was first used on Uruguay’s 10 Centavo of 1930 and then later on the 1942 1 Peso.  The 2014 5 Pesos pictures a Rhea (Nandu), which is a  large flightless bird, related to the ostrich.  A capybara (carpincho), which is the largest rodent in the world, is on the 2014 2 Pesos.  The  2012 1 Peso depicts an armadillo..  The national arms is on the reverse of each coin.  

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WAKE ISLAND DOLLAR FEATURES RAIL BIRD 

Wake Island is a coral atoll in the Western Pacific controlled by the United States and is also claimed by the Marshall Islands.  It was once a major refueling stop for civilian and military aircraft crossing the Pacific, but with the advent of longer range aircraft in the 1970’s commercial aviation has virtually ceased. Today the island has about 94 residents and is administered by the United States Air Force.  The obverse of this unofficial 2015 dated 1 Dollar coin of Wake Island depicts a Buff-Banded Rail (Gallirallus philippensis).  The reverse features the American Bald Eagle and a coat-of-arms.  The 40mm Proof coin is struck on silver plated brass and has a mintage of only 250 pieces.

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ZAMBIA 1992 WILDLIFE SET 

This attractive four coin set from Zambia features four species of their native wildlife. An Oryx is on the 21mm brass 5 Kwacha, a pair of eagles is on the 19.2mm brass 1 Kwacha, a rare Kafue Lechwe is on the 22.5mm nickel-plated steel 50 Ngwee and a crowned hornbill bird is on the20mm nickel-plated steel 25 Ngwee.  The arms of Zambia is on the obverse of each coin. All four coins are dated 1992, the only year these coins were issued. All four coins are Uncirculated. They make an excellent addition to any collector's "zoo".

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ALSO SEE THE FOLLOWING ANIMAL COINS:

AMAZONIA COIN SET FEATURES BI-METALLICS & WILDLIFE
BENIN 1500 FRANCS 2003 BUFFALO & BIRD
ATTRACTIVE MACEDONIAN COINS
MALI 1500 FRANCS 2003 GAZELLE
2012 MICRONESIA COIN SET HONORS INCLUDES BI-METALLICS & WILDLIFE
TOGO 2003 BIMETALLIC COIN FEATURES ELEPHANTS

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