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16.07.2014

Trans-Siberian Railway Egg

Trans-Siberian Railway Egg

The Mint of Poland presents the "Trans-Siberian Railway Egg" coin released in the series "Imperial Fabergé Eggs" commemorating famous eggs made in a workshop of a world-renowned Russian jeweller, Peter Carl Fabergé. This little pieces of art, which were designed to Russian tsars’ orders, have been a symbol of extravagance and splendor for over 100 years.

At the bottom – open „Spring Flowers Egg” (1899-1903) with a miniature basket and a bouquet of anemones. Above the basket – the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with an inscription:  ELIZABETH II and the mint mark (m/w). Around – a decorative, neo-rococo ornament. Along the rim – the issuer’s name: NIUE ISLAND, the face value: 2 DOLLARS, the hallmark (Ag 925) and the year of issue 2014.

Trans-Siberian Railway Egg

In the foreground – an image of the Trans-Siberian Railway Egg with 24-carat gold plated elements of its basis and top. Below – an image of a gold train and an inscription: FABERGÉ EGGS. In the background of the central part of the coin – an outline of a map of Russia. Along the upper rim of the coin – an inscription: TRANS-SIBERIAN. In the background of the upper part of the coin – a decorative surface stylized to look as a palace curtain.

Сountry: Niue
Data of issue:    July, 2014
Face value: 2 New Zeland dollars     
Metal: Silver .925
Weight: 56,56 g
Diameter: 41,60 x 55,60 mm / ellipse
Quality: Proof
Mintage: up to 5,000 pcs
Source:

mennica.com.pl

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Categories: News, New Releases, Numismatics.

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