Games through the Ages. Tuvalu 2$ 2022 antique finish 99,9% Silver coin, 2oz
Price:
279,00 €
Face value: 2 $ (Tuvalu)
Weight: 2 oz(ca 62,2 g)
Silver: 99,99%
Diameter: 45,6 mm
Mintage: 2 500
Games were played by ancient civilisations as competitive recreation and represent one of humanity’s oldest forms of social interaction. Evidence for the existence of dice as throwable cubes with numbered sides indicates they were made in Egypt at least as early as 2000 BCE. The first known board game, The Royal Game of Ur, originated around 4,600 years ago in Mesopotamia. By the beginning of the 10th century, playing cards had been invented in China. Many traditional games, which have their roots in days long gone, have stood the test of time. Despite modern electronic alternatives, they offer entertaining group activities strongly associated with joyous times, including Christmas and summer vacations. Enjoyed by children and regarded with fondness by older generations, they continue to inspire happy and memorable family occasions. Firmly ingrained in our cultural practices while helping to develop mental agility and strategic thinking, old-style games are inexpensive, easy to master, and above all, fun.
Weight: 2 oz(ca 62,2 g)
Silver: 99,99%
Diameter: 45,6 mm
Mintage: 2 500
Games were played by ancient civilisations as competitive recreation and represent one of humanity’s oldest forms of social interaction. Evidence for the existence of dice as throwable cubes with numbered sides indicates they were made in Egypt at least as early as 2000 BCE. The first known board game, The Royal Game of Ur, originated around 4,600 years ago in Mesopotamia. By the beginning of the 10th century, playing cards had been invented in China. Many traditional games, which have their roots in days long gone, have stood the test of time. Despite modern electronic alternatives, they offer entertaining group activities strongly associated with joyous times, including Christmas and summer vacations. Enjoyed by children and regarded with fondness by older generations, they continue to inspire happy and memorable family occasions. Firmly ingrained in our cultural practices while helping to develop mental agility and strategic thinking, old-style games are inexpensive, easy to master, and above all, fun.
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Weight: 1 oz
Size: 38.61 mm
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Size: 38.61 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 2026
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229,00 €
Face value: 30 Canadian dollars
Composition 99.99% pure silver
Finish: proof
Weight: 62,69 g
Diameter: 50 mm
Mintage 4,000
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Enhanced with selective colour, the reverse design by artist Steve Hepburn features an engraved celestial illustration of the Sun and Moon surrounded by the 12 signs of the Zodiac. Inspired by classical Greek sculpture, the figures representing each sign on the outer circle are paired with their corresponding glyph in the second band, which is set against a colourful night sky, and these are numbered based on their zodiacal order (beginning at the top and moving in a counterclockwise direction): Aries (“1”), Taurus (“2”), Gemini (“3”), Cancer (“4”), Leo (“5”), Virgo (“6”), Libra (“7”), Scorpio (“8”), Sagittarius (“9”), Capricorn (“10”), Aquarius (“11”) and Pisces (“12”). The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. The obverse also bears a special marking that includes four pearls symbolizing the four effigies that have graced Canadian coins and the double date of her reign.
Steve Hepburn, Artist
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Composition 99.99% pure silver
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Weight: 62,69 g
Diameter: 50 mm
Mintage 4,000
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“Next time you’re checking out the astrology section in your paper or online, remember that the earliest recorded horoscope dates back to the 4th century BCE in ancient Mesopotamia—this should give you some perspective on our enduring fascination with astrology. With their deep symbolic meaning and unique characters, the signs of the zodiac are a wonderful subject for any artist to work with. This was a fun project to be a part of, and that I’ll never look at the daily horoscope section the same way again!”
259,00 €
Denomination: UK 50 p
Alloy: Cupro-nickel
Weight: 8 g
Diameter: 27,3 mm
Quality Brilliant Uncirculated
Year: 2022
On 8 September 2022, Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away peacefully at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. For more than seven decades, Her Majesty upheld a promise she made in which she pledged her heart and devotion to the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. From her coronation, a historic day of pageantry and celebration, to her recent Platinum Jubilee, The Royal Mint had the privilege of celebrating many milestones and special occasions during Her Majesty’s 70-year reign. In honour of Queen Elizabeth II’s incredible life and legacy, The Royal Mint now pays tribute to this truly remarkable woman with a memorial coin collection. Created by British sculptor Martin Jennings, the obverse of each coin in the collection bears the first definitive coinage portrait of His Majesty The King.
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Diameter: 27,3 mm
Quality Brilliant Uncirculated
Year: 2022
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Supplied in an official Royal Mint printed wallet exploring Queen Elizabeth II's historic legacy
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Face Value: 5 Euro
Diameter: 28,5 mm
Silver: 92,5%
Total Weight: 7,78 g
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Weight 2 oz
Silver: 999
Diameter 33 x 45 mm
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Issuing Country: Niue
Year Date: 2024
Mintage: 1000
his collectible showcases the elusive short-eared owl, a species distinguished by its rounded ears and face, native to North America, Europe, and Asia. Adorned with diamond inserts to mimic its intense gaze and enhanced with gilded accents for added sophistication. The antique finish brings the intricate details to life, highlighting the natural charm of this wise bird.
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Weight 2 oz
Silver: 999
Diameter 33 x 45 mm
Quality Antique Finish
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Year Date: 2024
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