Japan 2012 47 Prefecture Program - Okinawa 1 oz Silver Proof Coin

(Obverse design: Shuri Castle and Kumiodori (traditional Okinawan musical theatre))

State Hall in Shuri Castle is known as the largest wooden building in Okinawa and restored to its original state in 1992.

Kumiodori, literally meaning combination dance, is traditional Okinawan musical theatre which composes of words, music, movements and dances. Okinawa was an independent country called Ryukyu Kingdom in the old days and developed its unique culture.

Site of Shuri Castle, built in the end of 14th century, was registered in the UNESCO world heritage in December 2000 and Kumiodori, premiered in 1719, also was registered in the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage in November 2010.

Palau 2011 OYSTER SHELL SHAPED PEARL AND CONVEX HOLOGRAM SILVER COIN $5 LEGAL TENDER

Pearl oysters are saltwater clams, marine bivalve molluscs of the genus Pinctada in the family Pteriidae. They have a strong inner shell layer composed of nacre, also known as "mother of pearl". Pearl oysters are not closely related to either the edible oysters of family Ostreidae, or the freshwater pearl mussels of the families Unionidae and Margaritiferidae.


Oyster Shell - Part of the Shells of the Sea series

Key Selling Points:
First coin ever in it's class
Hologram
Pearl inserted
Convex coin
Very limited mintage

Specifications:

Art.-No

PW1116

Metal

Silver

Country

Palau

Fineness

.999

Year

2011

Weight

25 grams

Face Value

5 Dollars

Diameter

38x30mm

Quality

PROOF

Mintage

2000 pcs.

Special Features

Convex hologram, shell shape, pearl inserted.

Scope of Delivery

Capsule, box and certificate

Availability

tbc