The Great Tea Race. Silver Piedfort 0.999. See photos of actual item.

Great Tea Race of 1866. NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo. See photos of actual item.

The Great Tea Race Of 1866. NGC PF 69 UC. See photos of actual item.

Smartminting allows unprecedented dimensions of high reliefs. This new technology has been impressively used to create the coin editions dedicated to the 150th anniversary of «The Great Tea Race». In 1866, some of the fastest clippers carrying cargo competed in a legendary sailing race. The aim was to transport the eagerly awaited tea crops from China to Great Britain in the shortest possible time. The design of these coin issues is based on the oil painting by famous British maritime artist Jack Spurling. Case: Custom Wood Case. Credit / debit card.

Smartminting allows unprecedented dimensions of high reliefs. This new technology has been impressively used to create the coin editions dedicated to the 150th anniversary of «The Great Tea Race». In 1866, some of the fastest clippers carrying cargo competed in a legendary sailing race. The aim was to transport the eagerly awaited tea crops from China to Great Britain in the shortest possible time. The design of these coin issues is based on the oil painting by famous British maritime artist Jack Spurling. Mintage: 999 Material: Silver. 999 Finish: Proof Weight: 2 oz Diameter: 38.61mm Country: Cook Islands Case: Custom Wood Case Face Value. Credit / debit card.

This 2016 Cook Islands The Great Tea Race 2oz. 999 fine silver proof coin is a must-have for any collector. This commemorative coin features a beautiful high-relief sail design. Includes the original case, box and Certificate of Authenticity.

This is First Strike PCGS PR69-DCAM High Relief 2oz silver 10 dollars coin. With original package and COA. Coin in plastic capsule, box and coin certificate. Coin Invest Trust CIT / B. The Great Tea Race of 1866 was one of those events that captured the public imagination of the day and was a race between some quite beautiful sailing merchant vessels, the thoroughbreds of their day, between China and London. Those of you who have seen the. Under full sail, they must have been a phenomenal sight, and it? S fair to say that CIT have captured that look very well with this superb new coin. Available in an ultra high-relief 2 oz or a high-relief 8g (approx ¼ oz) format, both coins exhibit a level of detail and relief that belies their size. Take a look at the image of the 8g coin below and note the relief. S quite impressive for a standard 38.61mm 1 oz coin. This is a ¼ oz 38.61mm coin! The idea that a coin of that diameter, yet weighing so little and carrying that much relief, would not have seemed possible just a month ago, a quite extraordinary demonstration of the SmartMinting process. If these are the first releases of their kind from CIT, we can? T wait to see what comes next. Sailing vessels seem to be a well-liked theme for coins, and this is the best we? Having had these in hand we can safely recommend any collector that likes the look of these to seek one out. Packaging is the usual custom printed wooden box with an enclosed Certificate of Authenticity. Early pricing has the 2oz around the? 120 mark, and more dealers will no doubt have it up shortly. GREAT TEA RACE OF 1866. The Great Tea Race of 1866 was keenly followed in the press, with an extremely close finish. Taeping docked 28 minutes before Ariel? After a passage of more than 14,000 miles. The third finisher, Serica, docked an hour and 15 minutes after Ariel. These three ships had left China on the same tide and arrived at London 99 days later to dock on the same tide. The next to arrive, 28 hours later, was Fiery Cross, followed, the next day, by Taitsing. Was claimed by Taeping but shared between them and Ariel, by agreement of their agents and owners. 1866 was the last time that a premium was written into the bill of lading of a tea clipper for docking in London with the first of the new crop. Whilst the outcome thrilled its followers, it was clear to some that the days of the tea clipper were numbered. The auxiliary steamer Erl King had sailed from Foochow 8 days after Ariel, carrying both passengers and a cargo of tea. She arrived in London 15 days before the sailing ships. The Suez Canal was under construction (and opened in 1869). This would give a much shorter route (a reduction of about 3,300 NM or nearly a quarter less distance), so favouring the steamships, as the Canal was not a practical option for sailing vessels. Smartminting allows unprecedented dimensions of high reliefs. This new technology has been impressively used to create the coin editions dedicated to the 150th anniversary of? The Great Tea Race? . In 1866, some of the fastest clippers carrying cargo competed in a legendary sailing race. The aim was to transport the eagerly awaited tea crops from China to Great Britain in the shortest possible time. After 99 days on their home-bound journey, the two fastest ships? Arrived with a mere time difference of 25 minutes. The design of these coin issues is based on the oil painting by famous British maritime artist Jack Spurling. It shows the close finish between the two ships in the English Channel after a three-month head-to-head race, depicting their full sails with an astonishing high relief. The item “The Great Tea Race 2oz Silver Proof Coin Smart Mint Mintage 999″ is in sale since Wednesday, July 17, 2019. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Commemorative”. The seller is “jimz02141″ and is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Weight: 2 oz
• Material: Silver
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Cook Islands
• Certification: PCGS
• Grade: PR 69
• Year: 2016
• Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
• Composition: Silver

The Great Tea Race – 150th Anniversary. Unique design coin – smartsmithing, Super High Relief on Proof Coin. Crafted from 0.999 fine silver with an extremely limited WORLDWIDE mintage of 999. The coin is very attractive thanks to a new technology Smartminting – with unprecedented dimensions of high reliefs. The design of these coin issues is based on the oil painting by famous British maritime artist Jack Spurling. It shows the close finish between the two ships in the English Channel after a three-month head-to-head race. All around of the reverse, the inscriptions: The Great Tea Race of 1866, Be The First To Dock In London and 150. On the coin’s obverse the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the face value 10 Dollars and the year 2016. Stands in images are not included. If you have any questions, don´t hesitate, just ask. All items are 100% authentic , in Perfect Condition. I post high resolution photos, but you can ask more (photos) in case you notice something. Eligible Item on Category A. Eligible Item on Category B. If you face any problem, p. Lease use Add to Cart and in the end Request Total. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Once receiving feedback, I will post a positive one for you also. I ALWAYS try to solve any problems. The item “2016 Cook Islands The Great Tea Race of 1866 150th Anniversary 2 Oz coin” is in sale since Tuesday, February 26, 2019. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Bullion\Silver\Coins”. The seller is “coins_corner” and is located in Nicosia. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Fineness: .9999
• Shape: Coin
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Cook Islands
• Coin: Cook Islands
• Certification: Uncertified
• Precious Metal Content per Unit: 2 oz
• Strike Type: Proof
• Year: 2016

This is First Strike PCGS PR69-DCAM High Relief 2oz silver 10 dollars coin. With original package and COA. Coin in plastic capsule, box and coin certificate. Coin Invest Trust CIT / B. The Great Tea Race of 1866 was one of those events that captured the public imagination of the day and was a race between some quite beautiful sailing merchant vessels, the thoroughbreds of their day, between China and London. Those of you who have seen the. Under full sail, they must have been a phenomenal sight, and its fair to say that CIT have captured that look very well with this superb new coin. Available in an ultra high-relief 2 oz or a high-relief 8g (approx ¼ oz) format, both coins exhibit a level of detail and relief that belies their size. Take a look at the image of the 8g coin below and note the relief. Its quite impressive for a standard 38.61mm 1 oz coin. This is a ¼ oz 38.61mm coin! The idea that a coin of that diameter, yet weighing so little and carrying that much relief, would not have seemed possible just a month ago, a quite extraordinary demonstration of the SmartMinting process. If these are the first releases of their kind from CIT, we cant wait to see what comes next. Sailing vessels seem to be a well-liked theme for coins, and this is the best weve ever seen. Having had these in hand we can safely recommend any collector that likes the look of these to seek one out. Packaging is the usual custom printed wooden box with an enclosed Certificate of Authenticity. Early pricing has the 2oz around the 120 mark, and more dealers will no doubt have it up shortly. GREAT TEA RACE OF 1866. The Great Tea Race of 1866 was keenly followed in the press, with an extremely close finish. Taeping docked 28 minutes before Ariel after a passage of more than 14,000 miles. The third finisher, Serica, docked an hour and 15 minutes after Ariel. These three ships had left China on the same tide and arrived at London 99 days later to dock on the same tide. The next to arrive, 28 hours later, was Fiery Cross, followed, the next day, by Taitsing. 1866 was the last time that a premium was written into the bill of lading of a tea clipper for docking in London with the first of the new crop. Whilst the outcome thrilled its followers, it was clear to some that the days of the tea clipper were numbered. The auxiliary steamer Erl King had sailed from Foochow 8 days after Ariel, carrying both passengers and a cargo of tea. She arrived in London 15 days before the sailing ships. The Suez Canal was under construction (and opened in 1869). This would give a much shorter route (a reduction of about 3,300 NM or nearly a quarter less distance), so favouring the steamships, as the Canal was not a practical option for sailing vessels. Smartminting allows unprecedented dimensions of high reliefs. This new technology has been impressively used to create the coin editions dedicated to the 150th anniversary of The Great Tea Race. In 1866, some of the fastest clippers carrying cargo competed in a legendary sailing race. The aim was to transport the eagerly awaited tea crops from China to Great Britain in the shortest possible time. After 99 days on their home-bound journey, the two fastest ships the Taeping and the Ariel arrived with a mere time difference of 25 minutes. The design of these coin issues is based on the oil painting by famous British maritime artist Jack Spurling. It shows the close finish between the two ships in the English Channel after a three-month head-to-head race, depicting their full sails with an astonishing high relief. The item “The Great Tea Race 2oz Silver Proof Coin PCGS PR69 FS Smart Mint Mintage 999″ is in sale since Monday, February 18, 2019. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Commemorative”. The seller is “jimz02141″ and is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Weight: 2 oz
• Material: Silver
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Cook Islands
• Certification: PCGS
• Grade: PR 69
• Year: 2016
• Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
• Composition: Silver