One Thousand Shillings Silver 2016 Butterflies in 3D, Coin from Tanzania - detailed information

This coin was issued in Tanzania.

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The coin is part of the "Exotic Butterflies" collection showcasing the beauty and elegance of the worlds butterflies, which was issued between 2011 and 2018 - each year in a different country. The butterfly has brilliantly coloured wings and is in 3D - it hovers above the surface and appears as though a real butterfly could lift off the coin at any moment to drift away.

Butterflies in 3D – 2016 – CIT Coin Invest AG
The Mint says about this coin:

The butterfly species Cymothoe hobarti is indigenous to the tropical forests of Tanzania and neighbouring countries such as Uganda, Kenya and Congo. Just like in previous years, this series, which is sold out annually, presents itself with a new country of issue. The butterfly’s remarkable red colouring is a wonderful addition to the collection and the glimmer effect on its body shows an attractive feature. The flower is deliberately kept in subdued colours to let the extraordinary smartminting© high relief take the stage. more
CIT Item ID: 27571
Country: Tanzania, United Republic of
Date of issue: 2016
Denomination: 1000 Shillings
Material: Silver .999
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 2500
Technique: smartminting®