Silver Coin 1 kg Hunters in the Night - Python Ultra High Relief 2023 Proof

Hunters by Night - Python - Smartminting

An exclusive 2023 silver coin issued by the State of Palau weighing 1 kilogram of the purest 99.9% silver in ultra-high relief and finished in Obsidian Proof is released as part of the Hunters by Night series. The third coin features a python.

A detailed view of the python's head is transferred to the reverse of the coin using Smartminting® technology. The motif is elaborated in stunning detail, which can be seen on every scale of the snake's skin. The ultra-high relief sculpts the image of the fearsome hunter using the skin's luminous flare effect. The python is brought to life by incredibly realistic eyes that glow from the darkness of the obsidian black Proof finish. The flicking of the python's tongue adds a menacing atmosphere. The motif is complemented by the year of issue "2023" subtly indicated on the edge at the bottom of the coin.

The obverse of the coin depicts a night sky amidst mountains of wild nature. A fine dusting gives the illusion of shining stars. The description at the bottom states the name of the series "HUNTERS BY NIGHT". The national emblem of the Republic of Palau with the inscription "REPUBLIC OF PALAU" and the face value "$50" is set in the central part of the coin.

The coin comes in a deluxe box with a certificate of authenticity in an extremely limited mintage of 99 pieces for the entire world!

Smartminting® is a revolutionary technology in the field of modern numismatics. The greatest advantage is the dramatic and unsurpassed heights of relief combined with intricate detail. High and ultra-high relief is possible on both sides of the coin, and the top of the relief can be placed as close to the edge as possible. However, the conventional embossing process not only requires more material (higher weight), but more importantly, the highest point must be concentrated in the center of the coin, which does not reach the same height as with Smartminting® technology. Another bonus of Smartminting® technology is the possibility of minting even in the highest Proof quality for coloured coins and, of course, the Antique Standard finish remains.

This product is part of the following product sets: