Description Crimson Rosella Sterling Silver 3D Coin. Breathtaking colors in 3D! One of Australia’s most beautiful, most distinctive native creatures, the internationally renowned crimson rosella (Platycercus elegans) is most well known for the entrancing colors of its bright, vibrant plumage. It is defined by a brilliant crimson body, bright blue cheeks and a stunning mix of colors in the wings. Moreover, this breathtaking creature is largely found throughout eastern and south-eastern Australia. It brightens the skies, and brightens the hearts of all lucky enough to see them in flight. A beautiful coin celebrating the beautiful crimson cosella bird from Australia. An ideal gift for someone who loves birds, or perfect for you to add to your bird coin collection. Special features: • Extremely exclusive! Worldwide mintage restricted to a mere 2,500 coins! • Struck to proof quality from 20g of sterling silver. • Official legal tender issue – measures 38.61mm in diameter. • Beautifully presented within a plush, attractive case. • Complete with an individually serial-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Design: A groundbreaking legal tender coin, created with a stunning 3D minting technique, the 2014 $5 crimson rosella ‘3D Wings’ Silver Proof forms a truly spectacular tribute to one of Australia’s most flamboyant native species. It creates an amazing visual effect. In fact, the rosella’s brilliantly coloured wings actually soar above the surface of the coin. Just as this famous Australian parrot soars above the lush Australian landscape! It is a masterwork of detail and perspective. As a result, it captures the rosella’s vibrant cornucopia of colors. This eye-catching Aussie icon is the perfect subject for such a spellbinding, highly original minting technique. Crimson Rosella Sterling Silver 3D Coin • Mintage 2,500 • Composition92.5% silver • Finish proof • Weight (g)20 • Diameter (mm)38.61 • Edge serrated • Certificate serialized • Face value5 dollars, Country of Issue: Cook Islands Related
