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2016 2 oz Cook Islands Silver Norse God Freyr Proof Coin (Ultra High Relief) l JM Bullion™
The mint says about this coin:
As the Norse Gods Proof Silver Series nears its conclusion, peace comes over the series in the form of a design honoring the god Freyr. The 9-coin series celebrates the gods and goddesses of Norse mythology, and each coin features a stunning ultra-high-relief proof striking. Right now, the 2016 2 oz Cook Islands Silver Norse Gods Freyr Proof Coin is available from JM Bullion. Coin Highlights:
Extremely low mintage of just 1,000 coins in total! 8th coin in the Norse Gods Silver Series from the BH Mayer Mint! Arrives in a wooden, themed display case and commemorative box, including a Certificate of Authenticity. Contains 2 troy oz of .999 pure silver. Bears a face value of 10 Dollars and is legal tender in the Cook Islands. Ultra-high-relief proof product. Reverse features the image of Freyr. Obverse includes Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait.
The Norse Gods Silver Series from the BH Mayer Mint is a 9-coin program that started with famous characters from Norse mythology in the form of Odin and Thor. As the series progresses, some of the many other gods and goddesses from Norse folklore feature on the coins. Each of these 2016 2 oz Cook Islands Norse Gods Freyr Proof Coins includes the image of the god of peace. Freyr, in addition to his associate with peace, was known to rule over the weather and served as the god of fertility, watching over growth. These coins feature the same ultra-high-relief proof finish and brilliant 3D appearance of all other coins in the series. The reverse face of the Freyr coin features depictions of rain and sun in the design, denoting his status as a ruler of the weather and elements. Other features of the design element include “Norse Gods” and his name in Norse. On the obverse of the 2016 2 oz Cook Islands Silver Norse Gods Freyr Proof Coin you’ll find the right-profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Her portrait on these coins is from 1998, and was designed by Ian Rank-Broadley. BH Mayer Mint is a private minting facility that opened in Germany in 1871. Over the course of 140 years of operation, this family-owned enterprise has developed a reputation that is synonymous with the highest standards of quality in the precious metals industry. Please direct your questions to a JM Bullion associate at 800-276-6508, online using our live web chat, or via email.
JMB ID: 1035748 Year: 2016 Mint Mark: Not Shown Purity: .999 Manufacturer: BH Mayer Mint Diameter: 38.6 mm Condition: Proof Ultra High Relief Face Value: $10 CKD Issuing Country: Cook Islands Obverse Designer: Ian Rank-Broadley Edge Design: Reeded Series: Norse Gods CoA: Yes Mintage: 1,000 Packaging Type: Presentation Packaging Metal Weight: 2 Troy Ounces Shipping: Free Shipping on Orders Over $199.00 |