Five Diners Silver 2013 Butterflies in 3D, Coin from Andorra - detailed information

This coin was issued in Andorra.

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The coin is part of the "Exotic Butterflies" collection showcasing the beauty and elegance of the worlds butterflies, which was issued between 2011 and 2018 - each year in a different country. The butterfly has brilliantly coloured wings and is in 3D - it hovers above the surface and appears as though a real butterfly could lift off the coin at any moment to drift away.

Butterflies in 3D – 2013 – CIT Coin Invest AG
The Mint says about this coin:

The Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio machaon) adorns the already existent third version of this 3D technique - another beautiful butterfly which seems to be flying away with the coin.The Papilio Machaon is one of the most common butterflies still alive in Europe. Its wingspan extends up to 75 mm. It has very delicately formed wings which are patterned black and yellow. On its hind wings the butterfly is marked with red eyespots. In Europe the Swallowtail butterfly has several flight times (generations) which last from April to September. It is not only widespread in Europe but also in Asia. In North America several subspecies are found.Even as a caterpillar, the developing butterfly already displays a beautiful colour combination. After a period of approximately four weeks, the metamorphosis begins. During this biological process the caterpillar pupates. Finally, the fully-grown butterfly slips out of the cocoon. more
CIT Item ID: 26215
Country: Andorra
Date of issue: 2013
Denomination: 5 Diners
Material: Silver .925
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 2500 pcs