Silver Ounce 2019 Puffin, Coin from Alderney - detailed information

This coin was issued in Alderney.

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This release of the Alderney Five Pounds features a striking image of a Puffin in .999 fine Silver. The 1 troy oz coin has a limited mintage of 10,000 coins worldwide.

Around the world, puffins are known by several different names. In the Shetland and Orkney Islands off Scotland's northern coat the name for a puffin is Tammie Norrie and in Iceland and Norway they are called lundi or lunde.

Puffins have predominantly black or black and white plumage, a stocky build, and large beaks. Most people recognize the puffin by its colorful beak but it is born with a dull beak which changes over the years.

Coin Highlights

Contains 1 oz of .999 fine Silver.

Each coin comes in a protective plastic capsule

Limited mintage of 10,000 coins

Obverse: Depicts the likeness of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II along with the year of issue and country of issue.

Reverse: Features an image of a Puffin standing on a rock with a graphic depiction of the ocean in the background, as well as the face value, purity and ounce size.Own one of these Silver coins while it is available. Most people recognize the puffin by its colorful beak but it is born with a dull beak which changes over the years. Lighthouse Ultra (High quality) 39mm case included.