Silver Ounce 2016 Saker Falcon, Coin from Mongolia - detailed information

This coin was issued in Mongolia.

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This coin is part of the Mongolian Wildlife Protection series. This immensely popular series started in 2007 with the then revolutionary and innovative Gulo Gulo coin. Three years later, CIT presented the successor Ural Owl and subsequent issues have been launched annually ever since. The frontal portrait in an antique finish relief and the piercing Swarovski crystal eyes have become the trademark of the collection.

Saker Falcon – CIT Coin Invest AG
The Mint says about this coin:

Mongolia’s national bird, the Saker Falcon, is featured on the 2016 release of the immensely popular Mongolian Wildlife Protection series. The species is the second largest falcon of the world and an unsurpassed aerialhunter. Like all birds of prey, Saker Falcons have incredible eyesight and can spot potential prey from miles away. The majestic, yet elegant head of the falcon with its piercing eyes comes to life in a never before seen high relief, using smartminting© technology. It ushers in a new era of the Wildlife Protection series. Made with SWAROVSKI® Elements more
CIT Item ID: 27563
Country: Mongolia
Date of issue: 2016
Denomination: 500 Togrog
Material: Silver .999
Quality: Antique finish
Mintage: 2500
Technique: smartminting®