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2018 Cook Islands Waldseemuller Historical Maps Foil Silver Note 30g
2018 Cook Islands Waldseemuller Historical Maps Foil Silver Note 30gComes in a sleeve and incorporates the certificate of authenticity. Low mintage of 1,500 pieces. Obverse: Displays a profile portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the issue of country, face value, Silver content, the mintage and certificate of authenticity. Reverse: Features the map believed to be the first written record of the name America for the New World by the German cartographer Martin Waldseemuller. The product is a 2018 Cook Islands Waldseemuller Historical Maps Foil Silver Note weighing 30g, composed of 99.9% silver. This limited edition coin features intricate historical
2018 Cook Islands $5 Waldseemueller Historical Maps Cartography silver coin
2018 Cook Islands $5 Waldseemueller Historical Maps Cartography silver coinHere is the First release in the Historical Maps collection. These coins are large 150 mm x 200 mm, and are struck with 30 grams of. Accurate digital printing replicates a 1507 map drawn by German cartographer, Martin Waldseemuller. Another fascinating aspect of the production of this coin is that it was minted. With its edges looking worn and torn, being true if you were looking at an 500+ year old map. Arguably, at that time the first map giving the New World the name. Ships in late February. The item
