This certificate of authenticity proves that this coin is proof in quality and up to the standard as to its fineness and weight. This Certificate of Authenticity states that the authority of the Government of the Palau certifies that this coin is legal tender of Palau and is guaranteed to match the standards of fineness and weight set down in the specification. This is a must-have collectible for all collectors of unique and rare coins and a ll of t his makes this coin an ideal gift for coin collector or a professional numismatist and is a truly magnificent work of art !!!
The Story - The Tiffany Art collection is undoubtedly one of the most successful modern coin series in the world with five awards to its name and numerous spin-off series attempting to imitate the exceptional mix of minting perfection and aesthetics. Now in its thirteenth year, CIT’s most anticipated coin presents the Lady Chapel and Chapter House of Wells Cathedral, built around 1310. The interior design is often times regarded as England’s most beautiful example of the decorated architectural style. Customary since 2014, the traditional and much beloved 2 oz coin is flanked by an imposing 1 kilo counterpart. The intricate detail and masterful strike require utmost care and expertise in die preparation which may last over one week for one side alone. The Wells Cathedral, is a cathedral in Wells, Somerset built between 1175 and 1490, replacing an earlier church built on the same site in 705. It is moderately sized among the medieval cathedrals of England, between those of massive proportion such as Lincoln and York and the smaller cathedrals in Oxford and Carlisle. With its broad west front and large central tower, it is the dominant feature of its small cathedral city and has been described as unquestionably one of the most beautiful and as the most poetic of English cathedrals. The cathedral’s architecture presents a harmonious whole which is entirely Gothic and mostly in the Early English style of the late 12th and early 13th centuries. In this respect Wells differs from most other English medieval cathedrals, which have parts in the earlier Romanesque style introduced to Britain by the Normans in the 11th century. Work commenced in about 1175 at the east end with the building of the choir. The historian John Harvey considers it to be the first truly Gothic structure in Europe, having broken from the last constraints of Romanesque. The stonework of its pointed arcades and fluted piers is enriched by the complexity of pronounced moldings and the vitality of its carved capitals in a foliate style known as stiff leaf. Its exterior has an Early English facade displaying more than 300 sculpted figures. The east end retains much ancient stained glass, which is rare in England. SmartMinting is a revolutionary technology in the field of modern numismatics. It pushes the boundaries, facilitates new specifications and sets new standards in the commemorative coin industry. SmartMinting is designed to have strikingly higher relief on standard weight coins, extraordinarily high relief on coins with slightly increased weight, considerably larger diameter on standard weight coins while maintaining relief height, and standard relief height on coins with greatly reduced weight. This is an absolute marvel in the field of modern numismatics !!! Rare - This coin is of extreme unbelievable rarity due to its limited low worldwide mintage of just 99 coins and its super high popularity due to the subject matter being Tiffany Art designs . Additionally this coin having the Antique Proof Finish with SmartMinting High Relief Design with the highest possible grade of PF 70 ANTIQUED and Population For This Coin = 3 along with a very rare Early Releases Designation and Blue Early Releases Label and a Very Large Secure Holder from NGC and with the Original Government Packaging - all together makes this coin and packaging set of ULTIMATE SUPER RARITY !!! This coin never appears for sale on the open market and of supreme rarity in perfect grade - hence forth the ultimately low population. Numismatic Guarantee Corporation (NGC) has graded this coin PF 70 ANTIQUED (PF is Proof Finish). Certified at Proof 70 Antiqued grade, the Numismatic Guaranty Company guarantees that this coin has no post-production imperfections at five times the magnification. The Authenticity and The Grade of this coin are guaranteed !!! Population = 3 - the population of this coin as of May 25, 2017 - and there will be no increase in this population due to the fact that this coin is designated Early Releases by NGC and the 30-day release period of this coin has long expired !!! Therefore this is an extremely limited and extremely rare coin and packaging set !!! Technical Specifications for This Coin : Certification Number: 4554654-001 Composition: Pure Silver Obverse Finish: Antique High Relief Proof with Tiffany Glass Reverse Finish: Antique High Relief Proof with Tiffany Glass Special Features: SmartMinting High Relief Design Fineness: 0.999 = 99.9% Weight: 1 kilogram = 1,000 grams Diameter: 100.00 millimeters Shape: Round Alignment: Medal Alignment Legal Tender: Palau Legal Tender Monetary Denomination: $50 Palau ASW: 32.15 Troy Ounces Original Packaging: Black Outer Protective Box Original Packaging: Deluxe Metallic Display Box Original Packaging: Embedded Certificate of Authenticity Mint Facility: Coin Invest Trust and Mayer Mint Country of Origin: Palau Mintage: 99 Year of Issue: 2017 NGC Population: 3 Shipping Information - Free Shipping is offered for this item, within the continental United States. Shipping Method is via USPS Priority Mail - Flat Rate Box. Furthermore, for this item I include Insurance and Signature Confirmation upon delivery, this is done for the purpose of customer signing upon receiving this item and is also done because of how expensive this item is and thereby providing an extra level of security. International shipping is done only through the Global Shipping Program. Additionally, I DO NOT SHIP TO RUSSIA OR ANY OTHER FORMER REPUBLIC OF THE USSR !!!