ISLE OF PINES, SET OF SEVEN COINS 2014 IN SOUTH AFRICA

Isle of Pines, set of seven coins 2014 Edition Technical Specs Presentation Country: Ile des Pins Metal Purity: nonprecious metal Box: Year of Issue: 2014 Weight: CoA: Face Value: Dimensions: Quality: Mintage: Coins have some scratches and oxides The Isle of Pines (French: ￎle des Pins; name in Kanak language Kw￪nyii: Kunyi￩) is an island located in the Pacific Ocean, in the archipelago of New Caledonia, an overseas collectivity of France. The island is part of the commune (municipality) of L'ￎle-des-Pins, in the South Province of New Caledonia. The Isle of Pines is nicknamed l'￮le la plus proche du paradis ("the closest island to Paradise"). It has snorkeling and scuba diving in and around its lagoon. Species of tropical fish and corals can be seen in the transparent water.The island is around 22ﾰ37?S 167ﾰ29?E and measures 15 km (9.3 mi) by 13 km (8.1 mi). It lies southeast of Grande Terre, New Caledonia's main island and is 100 kilometres (62 mi) southeast of the capital Noum￩a. There is one airport (code ILP) with a 1,097 m (3,599 ft) runway. The Isle of Pines is surrounded by the New Caledonia Barrier Reef. ____________________________________________________ Feel free to e-mail me with any questions.