TURKMENISTAN 500 MANAT RED BOOK CENTRAL ASIAN COBRA PROOF IN SOUTH AFRICA

Turkmenistan 500 manat Red Book Central Asian cobra proof silver coin 1999 Edition Technical Specs Presentation Country: Turkmenistan Metal Purity: Silver 0.925 Box: No Year of Issue: 1999 Weight: 28,28 CoA: No Face Value: 500 manat Dimensions: 38,61 Quality: Proof Mintage: 5,000 Coin has some scratches (please check photos of item) The Caspian cobra (Naja oxiana), also called the Central Asian cobra, Oxus cobra or Russian cobra, a member of the family Elapidae found in Central Asia.This species is medium to large in length, a heavy-bodied snake with long cervical ribs capable of expansion to form a hood. The body is compressed dorsoventrally and subcylindrical posteriorly. This species averages about 1 m (3.3 ft) in length and rarely reaches lengths over 1.5 m (4.9 ft). The head is elliptical, depressed, and slightly distinct from the neck, with a short, rounded snout and large nostrils. ____________________________________________________ Feel free to e-mail me with any questions.