NIUE1 DOLLAR BUTTERFLIE SCARCE COPPER LYCAENA VIRGAUREAE IN SOUTH AFRICA

Niue1 dollar butterflie Scarce copper Lycaena Virgaureae silver color coin 2010 Edition Technical Specs Presentation Country: Niue Metal Purity: Silver 0.925 Box: No Year of Issue: 2010 Weight: 28,28 CoA: No Face Value: 1 dollar Dimensions: 38,61 Quality: Proof Mintage: 8000 Coin has some scratches (please check photos of item) The Mint of Poland is proud to present a new series of collector coins, the ﾓButterfliesﾔ. The collection will feature the most attractive and beautiful butterflies of Europe and world. The series will have a limited mintage and an original design. Thanks to the pad printing technique the images will reflect the genuine butterfly colours. Obverse:In the central part of the coin, a likeness of the Queen Elizabeth II. Below, the Mintﾒs mark: M/W. Around it the inscription: ELIZABETH II 1 DOLLAR. Along the rim of the coin, at the top, the inscription: NIUE ISLAND 2010. In the background, a stylized enlarged fragment of a butterfly wing. Reverse:In the central part of the coin, a likeness of a male Scarce copper; in the background, grass leaves, with one of them being significantly enlarged. Below the inscription: LYCAENA VIRGAUREAE (Latin name for the scarce copper).The Scarce Copper (Lycaena virgaureae) is one of the most popular butterflies in Europe. The insect has red wings with a limited span (27-3 ____________________________________________________ Feel free to e-mail me with any questions.