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Abourma Rock Art Prehistoric Art 2023 3 oz 200 Francs Antique Finish Silver Coin – Djibouti
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Republic of Djibouti
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Product Description
Abourma Rock Art Prehistoric Art 2023 3oz 200 Francs Antique Finish Silver Coin – Djibouti
The ‘Abourma Rock Art’ coin is the first issue in the (revived) ‘Prehistoric Art’ series. From the 3 kilometer stretch of thousands of rock carvings it shows the largest stone ‘The Zoo’. This coin is struck using the enhanced Smartminting©️ technology which results in stunning ultra high relief on the rock. The coin has an antique finish with color, a special coat of arms, and is struck on a 3 oz pure silver 65 mm blank in the highest quality. It has a limited mintage of only 499 pcs worldwide and comes in a beautiful box with Certificate of Authenticity. Get this first edition at your local modern coin dealer to not miss out on the first issue of this, over requested, series.
The reverse of the coin depicts ‘The Zoo’, one of the rocks of the Abourma Rock Art site with surrounding rocks in relief as well. It’s a one-to-one representation of Prehistoric Art at the site. At the bottom the writing “ABOURMA ROCK ART SITE” (the name of the coin) and at the right “2023” (the year of issue).The obverse has a special coat of arms for Djibouti. There are images of prehistoric people carving rock art and painting cave paintings. Surrounded by a ring of various prehistoric art of various places around the world. At the bottom is written “PREHISTORIC ART” (the name of the series). At the top quarter is the coat of arms of Djibouti embedded with: “REPUBLICQUE DE DJIBOUTI” (issuing country), “200 FRANCS” (the face value), “.999 AG” (the purity of the silver) and “93.3 g” (the weight of the coin).
Prehistoric art in general is art that was produced in ancient times by civilizations until they developed writing or other methods of record keeping. This means prehistoric art, can be younger in some parts of the world than in others. The oldest art, engraved shells, dates up to half a million years ago. Earliest rock art and drawings in general date to 40000-75000 years ago with art pieces as old as 40000 years. Prehistoric art varies from small carvings, rock carvings and paintings to beautiful statues. A rich history.
| Country | Djibouti |
| Year | 2023 |
| Face Value | 200 Francs |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 3 oz (93.3 g) |
| Fineness | .999 |
| Diameter | 65 mm |
| Quality | Antique Finish |
| Mintage | 499 pcs. |
| Scope of Delivery | Capsule, Box / Case, Certificate of Authenticity |
| Special Features | Smartminting©, Antique Finish, Coloured |
