This is the uniquely designed and minted Camouflage of Nature Leopard (the 2nd issue in the series) ultra high relief silver proof coin now fully gilded in 24K gold with select color for an absolutely radiant appearance. Struck from 5 oz of 99.9% pure silver, the Leopard employs a special minting technique that results in a mesmerizing optical illusion / 3D effect.
The design:
The reverse of the coin features a mesmerizing optical illusion technique that conveys a wraparound effect made of spots that recall the theme of the feline fur, with the main figure of the Leopard in the middle. In this design, the principal motif is even more coherent with the idea of the feline fur since the Gold Gilding offers a very pertinent coloration. The obverse of the coin features an abstract pattern at the bottom, transforming into an animalier pattern at the top and symbolizing the camouflage of nature. At the center of the obverse, the Coat of Arms of Palau and the inscriptions: “CAMOUFLAGE OF NATURE” – the name of the series, “REPUBLIC OF PALAU” – the country of issue and “20$” – the face value of the coin.
Coin Highlights:
Ultra high relief Smartminting technology
Brilliant 24K gilding
Minted with optical illusion technique
Very limited mintage of just 499 sets