CHEETAH DNA Elements of Life 2 Oz Silver Coin 2000 Francs Congo 2014
DNA is the vital base of all creatures on Earth. What can be a better symbol for the protection of endangered species than conserving their unique DNA? Mint achieved the impossible: extracting real DNA and conserve it in a coin - without harming the animal at all!
This stunning 2 Oz pure silver coin is first of "Elements of Life" series. Embedded into the coin is a vial containing Cheetah D.N.A.
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€199.95
Data sheet
- Country
- Republic of Congo
- Year
- 2014
- Face Value
- 2000 Francs
- Metal
- Silver
- Fineness (purity)
- .999
- Weight (g)
- 62.2 (2 oz)
- Diameter (mm)
- 50
- Quality
- Proof
- Mintage (pcs)
- 999
- Certificate (COA)
- Yes
- Presentation case (box)
- Yes
- Weight range
- 2 oz - less than 3 oz
- Series
- Elements of Life
The 2oz silver coin in dazzling proof will show the actual Cheetah, that the DNA was extracted from. The stunning portrait features the typical strong and pride look of big cats. The well-known DNA double helix is of course also depicted on the coin, together with year of issue (2013) and the name of the series: "Elements of Life". The obverse depicts the nominal value and the Democratic Republic of the Congo emblem.
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