The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs. Palau 10$ 2020 2 oz silver coin

The effigy of Paul Kruger, the first President of the Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek (ZAR) is depicted on the obverse. The reverse was originally designed and engraved by the famous sculptor, Coert Steynberg, and features one of South Africa’s national animal, a Springbok.

The 2oz silver Krugerrand returns in 2021, after the popularity of the 2oz gold Krugerrand, introduced in 2018.

Diameter: 50.00mm
Mass: 62.238g
Limited Edition: 10 000

Face Value: 10 Euro
Diameter: 32 mm
Silver: 92,5%
Total Weight: 15,56 g
Quality: Uncirculated
Mintage: 30 000

As marigolds turn their heads to follow the trajectory of the sun from east to west, they suggest things are moving forward. Combined with their bright colours, this has led to meanings of joy, gratitude, warmth, affection, peace, protection, contentment and understanding. It’s little wonder that some people refer to the third flower in the Language of Flowers series as ‘the sunshine herb’.

Marigolds encompass numerous plants from entirely different species, the two most common being Calendula and Tagetes. They both belong to the Asteraceae family, are easily mistaken for one another and have many common properties. Conveniently, the two species also have the same basic meanings in the language of flowers, many of which focus on positivity and patience. With their golden hues and positive energy, marigolds are said to bring light into any situation and have the ability to illuminate and guide us when faced with challenges.

Their strong connection with the sun means that marigolds are also associated with heat, passion, sex and love. Apparently, both Calendula and Tagetes can be used in spells relating to passion, creativity and warmth and have also been used in love potions and spells to maintain devotion for the long term. Marigolds also have multiple culinary uses and health benefits, and these cheerful, exceptionally long-flowering and easy-to-grow flowers are perfect for brightening our gardens and homes.

Symbolising positivity, the coin’s obverse shows a young woman with her eyes closed and flowers in her hair enjoying the scent of a marigold. Next to an ornamental side image of a marigold, the reverse of the coin features a pair of marigolds, both of which are imprints of real flowers.

Face value: 0.2 $
Issuing country: Samoa
Weight: 25 g
Diameter: 40 mm

Hera is described as taking the sign of Aquarius due to her opposition to her husband , which I take both literally meaning their personalities as well as the simple fact that the two signs are opposite in the Zodiac. Leo and Aquarius are the signs most associated with humanitarian traits: Leo is the leader, the king, while Aquarius is associated with intellectual drives and understanding. As represented by the King and Queen of the gods, both are necessary for society’s functioning, for stability and peace to prosper via righteousness and understanding. Both are also associated with personal pride, with Leo being the more emotional narcissism while Aquarius is a more detached vanity. Both are also associated with the natural forces of the sky: whereas Leo is the bright midday Sun, Aquarius is associated with clouds and mist. Fitting, thus, that Hera and Zeus are the gods that rule the heavens and Olympos, Zeus being the bright Aether and Hera the sky rains, both being the main agents of storms and of calm weather.

Country: Niue
Issuing year: 2023
Face Value: 1 $
Silver: 99,9%
Diameter: 38,6 mm
Weight: 1 oz / 31.1035 g
Mintage: 1 500

King Charles III’s coronation is an occasion of rare historic magnitude, steeped in ancient rites and spectacle. This once-in-a-lifetime event commands an equally impressive coin to commemorate it, and the 2023 $1 King Charles III Coronation 1oz Silver Proof Coin is just that! An important opportunity for royal fans and numismatic collectors alike, this spectacularly struck Proof boasts a deeply meaningful and poignant design, uniting past and present in the purest silver, further elevated by enviable exclusivity. 2023 is not only the year of Charles III’s coronation, but also marks the 70th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The inspiring design of this spectacularly struck Niue legal tender coin centers around this meaningful convergence. A unique dual-sided coin, struck from 99.9% PURE SILVER, it features a very special commemorative obverse! A beautiful depiction of a youthful Queen Elizabeth II at her own coronation, 70 years prior, graces the obverse, whilst a richly detailed portrait of King Charles III occupies the reverse. The new king looks toward the future, with his mother gazing towards the past – a touching ode to her years of singularly exceptional service and dedication.

Country: Cook Islands
Year: 2023
Face Value: 5 Dollars
Silver: 99.9%
Weight: 20 g
Size: 36,1 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 1500
Technique: smartminting

Eclecticism is the combination or mixing of different styles, theories or ideas in order to gain complementary knowledge on a subject. The term comes from the Greek eklektikos, “to choose the best”, and that from eklektos, “picked out, select”. We have embraced this approach of choosing only the best for our 2nd edition of the «Eclectic Nature» series.

The veiled chameleon is a remarkable species that hails from the arid regions of Yemen and Saudi Arabia. The most notable feature is a large, elaborate bony protrusion atop its head, which is called a casque. Both males and females sport this fancy headgear, which allegedly serves to channel water droplets down into the reptiles’ mouths, a crucial adaptation in their dry habitats.