Smartminting® (Ultra High Relief). Prepare to be amazed by the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, beautifully captured in the Leaning Tower of Pisa 5 oz silver coin. This renowned landmark has captured the imagination of people worldwide and is celebrated for its unique flaw that has made it famous. Now, in honor of the 650th anniversary of its completion, CIT presents this extraordinary coin that showcases the tower like never before. Dating back to 1173, the Leaning Tower of Pisa was originally intended to be a bell tower. However, its construction faced immediate challenges as the tower started to lean due to an unstable foundation. Over the course of its construction, multiple attempts were made to counteract the lean, but they only exacerbated the problem. Despite the odds, the tower was eventually completed with seven floors and a belfry, and its lean became an integral part of its charm and appeal. Crafted with the utmost attention to detail, this 5 oz silver coin showcases the Leaning Tower of Pisa in smartminting® ultra-high relief on both sides. The tower’s architectural elements, including its graceful arches and the intricate belfry, are intricately depicted, allowing you to marvel at its beauty from every angle. To enhance the immersive experience, the coin features a flat bottom edge, simulating the perspective of standing in front of the tower in person. With an antique finish that adds depth and character to the design, this coin truly captures the timeless allure of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Limited to a mintage of only 650 pieces, this collectible treasure is a testament to the tower’s enduring legacy and the fascination it continues to inspire. Each coin is meticulously struck from 5 oz of. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, an architecture lover, or simply appreciate the beauty of iconic landmarks, the Leaning Tower of Pisa 5 oz silver coin is a remarkable addition to any collection. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of this captivating masterpiece that perfectly balances flaw and beauty in one remarkable coin. Technology is a ground-breaking advancement in contemporary numismatics that permits an unparalleled level of ultra-high relief, and it establishes novel benchmarks in the coin industry. This technology enables the production of standard weight coins with larger diameters, while maintaining high relief height. It also allows for coins with greatly reduced weight to maintain standard relief heights and permits coins with only slightly increased weight to exhibit high reliefs.