Silver Forty Grams 2010 The Mecca Compass, Coin from Ivory Coast - detailed information

This coin was issued in Ivory Coast.

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The Mecca/Qibla Compass – CIT Coin Invest AG
The Mint says about this coin:

The key object of this coin series is the spoon-shaped magnet, which is a Chinese invention and dates back to the second century before Christ. The thin end of the spoon points to the south and was originally made out of magnetic iron ore. The magnet orients itself toward the North Pole. On the coin the globe is symbolically subdivided into 36 segments. The position 0/36 for Mecca is represented by both minarets and the conventionalised Kaaba. On an enclosure several cities are listed with a number. Who then wants to locate the position of Mecca must turn the set until the thin end of the spoon points to the corresponding number. The minarets then indicate in which direction Mecca lies. This set is especially suitable as a gift to express ones appreciation towards the receiver. It is not essential to take the set on journeys. It also does its service on a desk or shelf – it shows in which direction Mecca lies. more
CIT Item ID: 24909
Country: Côte d'Ivoire
Date of issue: 2010
Denomination: 1500 Francs CFA
Material: Silver .925
Quality: Antique finish
Mintage: 2500 pcs