2017 Mongolia Half Gram Gold Martes Zibellina Proof

Marking the tenth anniversary of this stunning series – in .9999 fine gold!

Mongolia’s Wildlife Protection Series began in 2007 with the weasel family, and this issue on the tenth anniversary of the initial coin in the series returns to the weasel.  This is the eighth coin in the series, and it continues the stunning run of realistic depictions of animals through the use of smartminting© technology that brings them to life in high relief. The obverse design is the logo of the Bank of Mongolia, which issued the coin.  Inscriptions on this face include “1000 Torpor” and “0.5 gr .9999 GOLD,” as well as a pair in Mongolian.

• Smartminting© technology that brings out the finer details – High level of detail for such a small coin.
• Close up image of the sable - Feel a connection with the animal as it looks directly into your eyes.
• ½ Gram of 99.99% Pure Gold – Exceptional purity that is virtually never exceeded!
• Eighth in the Series – A beautiful choice to start or grow a collection of this extraordinary series.
• 1000 Togrog legal tender in Mongolia - struck at the Mayer Mint in Germany, which produces exceptional quality coins for several countries.
• Low Mintage – This piece is one of just 15,000 of its kind!

Wildlife conservation efforts over the past several decades have managed to attract the attention and support of large parts of the global population.  This coin series not only promotes those efforts but also gives coin collectors the opportunity to enjoy pieces with a variety of beautiful creatures, which most Westerners are unlikely ever to see.  Fortunately, the sable enjoys Least Concern status in terms of conservation.  Whether you find this particular creature especially adorable or you consider yourself an animal love generally, this piece is sure to bring a smile to your face. Order your Martes Zibellina proof today!