Silver Five Ounces 2022 Tiffany Art Metropolis - San Pietro, Coin from Palau - detailed information

The Republic of Palau is an island country in the western Pacific, in free association with the United States. In one way or another, the country has been under US administration since it was established, and has never had its own separate currency - it has always used the US Dollar. However, Palau allows some foreign mints to issue coins under its authority; these are denominated in US Dollars but are only legal tender in Palau, so can in a way be considered to be in "Palau Dollars", even though such a currency does not officially exist.

The coins are usually dedicated to historical or general popular culture themes not related to the country itself. Many of them are in standard bullion sizes, including the large five troy ounces (5oz) of silver format.

This coin is part of the Tiffany Art Metropolis series by CIT Coin Invest, and depicts San Pietro (Saint Peter's Cathedral) in Rome.

The mint says about it:
The eternal city - a living monument to the incredible empire that was tirelessly built. Following our hymn of praise to the city itself, we turn our gaze to one of its most impressive monuments. The St. Peter’s Basilica - a cultural, historical and architectural landmark, which holds within itself treasures from millennia including paintings, sculptures, artefacts and more.

The imposing façade and the famous dome with its cross extending into the edge of the coin adorns the front. On the central balcony, we might spot the Pope himself, addressing his devoted audience. At the back, through the half-opened monumental Filarete portal, we catch a glimpse of the captivating interior of the basilica. Beneath the central dome and above the tomb of St Peter rises Bernini’s divine baldachin. The red luminous Tiffany glass draws attention by revealing the blueprint of the entire cathedral.