Palau 2008, Pearl of the Sea Marine Life Protection Silver Proof with Box - $95 - (New York Mills, MN)

The Micronesian Republic of Palau is a magnificent island country located in the Philippine Sea of the Pacific Ocean. Therefore it is not surprising that the subject of an unusual silver coins issued under the legal tender of this country relates to the sea. The spectacular coins with real pearl inserts have been recently struck to order of the Republic of Palau. The obverse of the Pearl coin represents the composition consisting of the heraldic shield featuring Neptune holding a trident and a beautiful mermaid sitting on his left. The face value and the name of the issuing country are indicated at the bottom of the obverse. The reverse of the gorgeous Palau silver coin is decorated with a realistically colored image of the seashell in the center of which a real oyster pearl is embedded. There is a title of the coin’s series above the seashell and below the year of issue is indicated. Pearls are very rare and they are of high value and appeal because of pearls’ unique color. The freshwater pearl in the given Palau silver coin is so radiant and sparkling as one can imagine and it will surely be a great present for lovers of luxurious things.

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