TEARS OF THE MOON – 2021 2 oz Antiqued Silver Globe Shaped Coin with Crystals – Tuvalu – Perth Mint
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Goddess of the Moon, Mama Quilla was an important deity for the people of the Inca Empire who portrayed her as a silver disk with a female face on it. Associated with the moon through numerous mythological stories, Mama Quilla was believed to shed tears of silver that fell to Earth and could be mined as precious metal.
The coin centre is filled by a Perspex dome containing silver particles suspended in purified white mineral oil – a metaphor for the tears of Mama Quilla, who is portrayed on the piece’s outer ring. Including The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark, the design includes representations of a panther and a serpent, hostile animals according to Inca mythology that tried to devour Mama Quilla during the lunar eclipse.
In keeping with the coin’s ancient theme, it has been antiqued, a treatment that tones the natural lustre of silver before it is individually hand finished to mimic the unique characteristics often seen on an ancient artefact.The coin has been individually ‘antiqued’ to give it a unique finish conveying the surface abrasions of an ancient artefact. As a result of this treatment the appearance of each coin may vary.
Specifications
Mintage: 2,500
Material: Fine Silver (99.9%)
Finish: Antique
Weight: 2 oz
Diameter: 45.60mm
COA: Yes
Country: Tuvalu
Face Value:Â $2.00