Five Dollars Silver 2012 Hagia Sophia, Coin from Palau - detailed information

This coin was issued in Palau.

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This coin is part of the World of Wonders collection depicting partially coloured noteworthy buildings and structures from around the world.

Hagia Sophia – CIT Coin Invest AG
The Mint says about this coin:

Today the Hagia Sophia is a museum and is in Istanbul, formerly Constantinople. It was built in the 6th century as a Byzantine church. The dome especially is considered an architectural masterpiece. In 1453 Constantinople was occupied by the Ottomans. Consequently the Haiga Sophia was looted and many wall paintings were destroyed. Thereafter, the Hagia Sophia was desecrated and transformed into a mosque. In the same year as the conquest, a minaret was built onto the former Sophia Church. Today the museum is surrounded by four Minarets. more
CIT Item ID: 25447
Country: Palau
Date of issue: 2012
Denomination: 5 Dollars
Material: Silver .925
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 2500 pcs