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)
Pure silver legal tender coin from Palau, more at www.silverland.si

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