Wednesday, 5 June 2013

Palau $ 10 Tiffany Art - Venetian Gothic



The ninth edition of the legendary Tiffany series is dedicated to Venetian Gothic. It shows the Doge’s Palace and the Ca‘ d’Oro overlooking the Grand Canal.

Venetian Gothic is an architectural style which combines gothic iconography with Moorish and Byzantine influences in an elegant manner. Its main works originated from the 14th and early 15th centuries during Venice’s heyday. Therefore, enough funds were available to finance this elaborate style. The silver coin‘s obverse shows the famous Palazzo Ducale, which is now a museum. From the ninth century onwards until the end of the Republic in 1797, it was the Doges domicile. Its present gothic form originates from 1340.

Behind the palace is the Lion of Saint Mark, a symbol of the evangelist and patron saint Mark, and the tower of the church San Giorgio Maggiore, which is located on the identically named island in Venice’s lagoon. The reverse side shows the marvellous Ca‘ d’Oro City Palace which was built in the 15th century. The architects were, among others, Giovanni Buon and his son Barolomeo who were Venice’s top sculptors of that time. The name Ca’ d’Oro (Golden House) comes from the originally gold-plated ornaments on the magnificent façade which overlooks the Grand Canal.

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Saturday, 1 June 2013

Palau $ 5 Haliotis Iris silver coin 2012


Haliotis iris are the only farmed species of paua found in New Zealand mainly because of their size compared to its smaller relatives - the "yellow foot paua" and the even smaller "virgin paua" - which are also commonly used for jewellery arts and carvings around New Zealand. Worldwide trade of natural pearls (also known as Haliotis Iris pearls or Paua pearls)
Haliotis iris are the only farmed species of paua found in New Zealand mainly because of their size compared to its smaller relatives - the "yellow foot paua" and the even smaller "virgin paua" - which are also commonly used for jewellery arts and carvings around New Zealand. Worldwide trade of natural pearls (also known as Haliotis Iris pearls or Paua pearls)
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Australian Bush Babies II - Platypus 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin



The fourth release in this cute series depicts a baby platypus.
Platypuses can be found living in the swamps, lakes and rivers of eastern Australia and Tasmania.  An excellent swimmer, the platypus spends most of its time hunting for food underwater.  Primarily nocturnal, the aquatic animal is often seen during the hours of early morning and late evening.

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Australian Bush Babies II - Echidna 2013 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin

The third release in this cute series depicts a baby echidna. The echidna is native to Australia, and can be recognised by its spiky coat and rambling walk. This endearing mammal has a long snout which functions as both a mouth and a nose, and feeds by using its long, sticky tongue to collect food. 
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