Belarus 2007 Lone Wolf 20 Rubles Pure Silver Proof w/ Golden Swarovski Crystals

Description

This large, beautiful and rare pure silver proof captures for posterity a handsome wolf with eyes of golden Swarovski crystals!
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SOLD OUT at the Mint!
It's a true thrill to wildlife lovers when they catch a glimpse of the mythic wolf in the wild! Although they were held in high esteem for eons by native peoples because of their spirits, wolves have been eradicated throughout most their range in North America, partly by hunters for trophies, and partly by ranchers as pests. However, wolves have been making a comeback recently and have been reintroduced to several locations, including national parks. Wolves play an important role by preying on big game animals and helping to control their population, including eliminating aged and diseased animals. Though they hunt in packs, wolves do not view humans as prey.
We are very pleased to bring you this simply stunning
Endangered Species
pure silver proof! Issued by the Republic of Belarus in Eastern Europe for its own collector market, it has been very difficult to find in North America. The design and engraving are outstanding - the wolf portrait is lifelike, with its hair and even its individual whiskers meticulously rendered! This beauty is further enhanced by the two golden Swarovski Crystals that give the wolf that haunting, nighttime glow to its eyes - incredible!
For more information about
Swarovski Crystals
, please see the presentation at the end of this article.
Investment Note
You can't help but desire the
Endangered Species
Lone Wolf
pure silver proof! Stunning in its beauty, design, and low mintage, it's a sure keeper! What's not to like?
• It is embedded with a pair of golden Swarovski crystals - making the eyes of the wolf shine as at night!
• It is minted in 99.9% pure (.999 fine) silver!
• It has a high face value of 20 Rubles!
• Perhaps most importantly,
the mintage limit of only 7,000
is not only very small by silver coin standards, it also means that no more than that number of people in the entire world can ever own it!
Don't delay, add this special, low mintage wildlife coin to your collection today!
Obverse
A lifelike, meticulously engraved, close up portrait of a wolf, its eyes set with two golden Swarovski crystals. The date legend CANIS LUPUS is Latin binomial nomenclature for the Gray Wolf. The legend in Cyrillic letters translates as "grey wolf".
Reverse
The national state arms of the Republic of Belarus (White Russia or Ruthenia). The legend in Cyrillic letters translates as "Republic of Belarus". The hallmark AG999 guarantees the purity. The date and denomination are also indicated.
Specifications
Country
Belarus
Issuing Authority
National Bank of the Republic of Belarus
Year of Issue
2007
Face Value
20 Rubles
Weight
31.10 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Mintage Limit
7,000
Finish
Proof with Swarovski Crystals
Composition
.999 Fine (Pure) Silver
Edge
Reeded (milled, serrated)
Certificate
Included
Packaging
Encapsulated
Swarovski Crystal
Swarovski is the luxury brand name for the range of precision-cut crystal glass products produced by the privately-owned company Swarovski AG of Feldmeilen, Austria (near Zürich, Switzerland). Swarovski crystal was born when a Bohemian, Daniel Swarovski, invented an automatic cutting machine in 1892. In 1895 the Swarovski company was founded when he established a crystal cutting factory in Wattens (near Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria). Here he could take advantage of local hydroelectricity for the energy-intensive grinding processes he had patented.
Swarovski crystal contains approximately 32% lead to maximize refraction. The Swarovski Crystal firm produces a wide range range of products, but is world-renowned for the incredible quality and brilliance of its crystal jewelry.
In order to create a crystal that allows light to refract in a rainbow spectrum, Swarovski coats some of its crystals with special metallic chemical coatings. For example, Aurora Borealis, or "AB", is one of the most popular coatings, and gives the surface a rainbow oil slick appearance. Recent developments include the 2004 release of a new, patented cut, Xilion, designed to optimize the brilliance of roses (crystal components with flat backs) and chatons (diamond-cut crystals).
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