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Sunday 31 January 2021

1665) "HAND OF HAMSA," Republic of Palau: A $5 (Five Dollars) Silver Coin minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt at their facilities in Munich: Coordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Year of Coin issue: 2021:

1665) "HAND OF HAMSA," Republic of Palau: A $5 (Five Dollars) Silver Coin minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt at their facilities in Munich: Coordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Year of Coin issue: 2021:

The Reverse of the Hand of Hamsa seen from different angles in the above images

About The Hand of Hamsa:

The Hand of Hamsa dates back to early Mesopotamia times and has served for generations as a symbol that protects people from negative energy. It is considered a protective charm and symbol of luck and strength, for those who wear it.

The symbol is recognized over many different cultures and religions. The Hamsa is also deeply connected to the number 5 which symbolizes the balance between the material and spiritual realms.

It is a powerful number that represents protection, abundance, and strength. Amulets of the Hand of Hamsa were commonly made out of silver which was known for its purity and magical power.

The Commemorative Coin:

This stunning 1 oz silver Proof captures the beauty and wonder of the ancient symbol and features vivid colors that are glossy in appearance. It gives the coin a mystic look and makes it a real eye-catcher.

The Reverse of the $5 (Five Dollars) Silver Coin shows the Hand of Hamsa. The inscription to the right of the Hand os the year of issue - "2021".

The Obverse of the $5 (Five Dollars) Silver Coin shows the Emblem of the Republic of Palau in the centre.

On the upper periphery is inscribed thecountry name - "REPUBLIC OF PALAU", while of the lower periphery is the denomination of the Coin -"$5".

The specifications of this Coin are:

Country of issue: Republic of Palau; Year of Coin issue: 2021; Denomination/Face Value: $5 Dollars; Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 1.0 Oz or 31.107 grams; Diameter/Size: 38.61 mm; Coin Quality: Proof; Mintage: 2500 pieces; Minted By: B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich; Coordinated By: Coin Invest Trust (CIT); Presentation Case/Box: Yes; Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes.

Other links to some interesting posts on Coins brought out by Coin Invest Trust on behalf of other countries:

1) Brexit : Britain's Exit from the EEC : Coins issued by the Cook islands in the denomination of $1, $5 and $ 20 in 2016

2) 150th Anniversary of "The Great Tea Race - 1866": Commemorative Coins in the denomination of 10 and 2 Dollars issued by Cook Islands in 2016

3) The Mystical Ancient Egyptian Labyrinth depicted on $10 Silver coins issued by Cook islands in 2016, under its "Milestones of Mankind Series".

4) King Arthur: The first coin in the six coins "Camelot Series".

5) Quilling Art: Silver 2 Dollars coins issued - Flowers (2016) & Bird (2017)

6) Queen Guinevere: The second coin in the six coin "Camelot Series".

7) Republic of Palau issues "Sand Dollars": Silver & Gold 1$ coins

8) Four Leaf Clover - Coin titled "Silver Fortune" - A 5 Dollars Silver coin issued by Coin Invest Trust in 2018

9) Totem Pole 2 Oz. or 10 Dollars Silver coin from the Republic of Palau being issued on 12.06.2018

10) The "Maneki Neko Cat" or the "Fortune Cat" : A $1 Gold Coin issued by the Republic of Palau: Minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich for Coin Invest Trust in 2018

11) Ammonite: First coin in the "Evolution of Life Coin series" brought out by Coin Invest Trust on behalf of the Republic of Mongolia in 2015

12) Trilobite: Second coin in the "Evolution of Life Coin Series" brought out by Coin Invest Trust on behalf of the Republic of Mongolia in 2016

13) Ichthyosaur, from the Mesozoic Era - "The Age of the Reptiles": Third Coin in the "Evolution of Life Coin Series" brought out by Coin Invest trust on behalf of the Republic of Mongolia in 2017

14) Velociraptor (meaning "Swift Seizer"), Mongolia (from the Cretaceous Period 75 to 71 million years ago - approx) - "Part I": "Prehistoric Beasts Series": A 2000 Togrog Silver Coin issued by the Coin Invest Trust, minted by BH Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich, in 2018

15) Protoceratops, Mongolia (from the Upper cretaceous Period 75 to 71 million years ago - approx.) - "Part II": "Prehistoric Beasts Series": A 2000 Togrog Silver Coin issued by Coin Invest trust, minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich, in 2019

16) Currency & Coinage of Mongolia: (Part I) Evolution of the Coinage of Mongolia & the spread of Buddhism)

17) Currency & Coinage of Mongolia: (Part II) Historical development of Mongolian (Togrog) Banknotes

18) Year of the Pig - 2019: A Gold Coin of 1,000 Togrog and a 100 Togrog Banknote from Mongolia: issued by Coin Invest Trust (issued in 2018) minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich

19) Pterosauria from the Mesozoic Era - The Age of the Reptiles" (70 to 225 million years ago): Fourth Coin in the "Evolution of Life Coin Series" brought out by Coin Invest Trust on behalf of the Republic of Mongolia in 2018

20) Sinraptor (Sinraptor dongi): Fifth Coin in the "Evolution of Life Coin Series" brought out by Coin Invest Trust (CIT) on behalf of the Republic of Mongolia: Coin minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH issued in 08/2019

21) Year of the Rat, Mongolia (2020): Coin Invest Trust (CIT) is issuing a set of 1000 Togrog Gold & Silver Coins and a 100 Togrog Banknote to commemorate the coming Lunar Year: Coins will be minted bgy B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich on behalf of CIT for Central Bank of Mongolia: Coin issue date: 10/2019

22) Blood Moon (or "Luna de Sangre", Equatorial Guinea: A 1000 Francos CFA Silver Coin, studded with blue Swarovski crystals issued by the Coin Invest Trust (CIT) on behalf of Equatorial Guinea recreates the legend of the Blood Moon and the enduring legend of the "Flying Dutchman"

23) Manannan, the First King of Isle of Man or Mann: A Silver 5 Pounds Coin brought out by the Isle of Man in collaboration with Coin Invest Trust (CIT) and minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich

24) Arowana Dragon Fish, Republic of Palau: A Silver $10 (Dollars) Coin brought out by Coin Invest Trust (CIT) for the Republic of Palau, minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich: Issue year: 2019

25)"Estacado" - Meteorite Impacts Coin Series: 2 Dollars Titanium-Silver Coin issued by the Cook Islands in co-ordination with Coin Invest Trust (CIT) and minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH issued in 08/2019

26) Peter Carl Faberge: 100th Anniversary of his passing away (1920-2020): Coin invest Trust (CIT) has issued a commemorative silver coin of 1000 Togrog on behalf of the Republic of Mongolia, featuring Faberge's "Apple Blossom Egg", the biggest and most well known of his creations: Coin issue date/Year: 2020

27) All Hallows Eve' (or "Hallowe'en") Coin Republic of Palau: $1 Gold Coin issued by Coin Invest Trust on behalf of the Republic of Palau: Coin minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich: Year of issue: 2019

28) Mahatma Gandhi, Mongolia: Coin Series Theme - "Revolutionaries": Gold & Silver 1000 Togrog Coins minted by Coin Invest Trust (CIT) on behalf of the Bank of Mongolia: Year of issue: 2020

29) "Still Trapped", Cook Islands: A Silver 5 Dollars High Relief Coin minted by Smartminting Technology in another novel design concept minted by the Coin Invest Trust (CIT) on behalf of Cook Islands in 2020

30) "Blue Skies and Tail Winds", Cook Islands: A 10 Dollars Silver Black Proof Coin coordinated by the Coin Invest Trust (CIT) and minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt at their facitity in Munich, Germany: Year: 2020

31) The "Maneki Neko Cat" ot the "Fortune Cat" : A $1 Gold Coin issued by the Republic of Palau: Minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich for Coin Invest Trust in 2018

32) "Great White Shark", Republic of Palau: A $5 (5 Dollars) Silver Proof Coin issued by Coin Invest Trust (CIT), minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH on behalf of Palau: Year of Coin issue: 2020 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2021)

33) "Bees", Mongolia: First Coin in the "Clockwork Evolution Coin Series": ! 3.0 Oz, 2,000 Togrog Silver Coin coordinated by the Coin Invest Trust (CIT) and minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH, at their facilities in Munich: Year of Coin issue: 2020

34) "Voyagers", The Cook Islands: "Then and Now Coin Series": First Coin in the Series depicts Christopher Columbus, First Powered Flight and Man's Landing on the Moon: A $10 (Ten Dollars) Silver Proof Coin oordinated by the Coin Invest Trust (CIT) and minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Year of Coin issue: 2021

35) INCA SUN GOD", Republic of Palau: A $5 (Five Dollars) Silver Gilded Coin featuring the Sun God of the INCAS coordinated by the Coin Invest Trust (CIT), minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt at thier facilities in Munich: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2021

36) "Vitruvian Man" by Leonardo da Vinci, The Cook Islands: A $5 (Five Dollars) Silver Coin featuring the Vitruvian Man and an X-Ray interpretation/version of the drawing, coordinated by the Coin Invest Trust (CIT), minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt at their facilities in Munich: Year of Coin issue: 2021

37) "Ravana - the King of the Demons" in Hindu Mythology, The Cook Islands: A $20 (Twenty Dollars) Silver Gilded Coin: Coordinated By: Coin Invest Trust (CIT); Minted By: B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Year of Coin issue: 2021

38) "Hand of Hamsa", Republic of Palau: A $5 (Five Dollars) Silver Coin minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt at their facilities in Munich: Coordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Year of Coin issue: 2021

The 7-Summits Silver Coin Series:

1) Mount Everest: 25 Dollars Silver High Relief Coin: The second Coin in the 7 Summits Coin Series issued by The cook islands in co-ordination with coin Invest Trust (CIT) and minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH issued in 08/2017

2) "Aconcagua", Argentina: 25 Dollars High Relief Silver Coin - The Third Coin in the "7-Summits Coin Series" issued by the Cook Islands in co-ordination with Coin Invest Trust (CIT) and minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH issued in November 2018

3) Mount Kilimanjaro: 25 Dollar Silver High Relief Coin: The fourth coin in the 7-Summits Coin Series issued by the Cook Islands in co-ordination with Coin Invest Trust (CIT) and minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH issued in 08/2019

4) Carstensz Pyramid, Papua, Indonesia: 25 Dollars Silver High Relief Coin: The fifth coin in the 7-Summits Coin Series issued by the Cook Islands in co-ordination with Coin Invest Trust (CIT) and minted by B.H. Mayer's Kenstprageanstalt Gmbh issued in 09/2020

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1664) "Ravana - the King of the Demons" in Hindu Mythology, The Cook Islands: A $20 (Twenty Dollars) Silver Gilded Coin: Coordinated By: Coin Invest Trust (CIT); Minted by: B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Year of Coin issue: 2021:

1664) "Ravana - the King of the Demons" in Hindu Mythology, The Cook Islands: A $20 (Twenty Dollars) Silver Gilded Coin: Coordinated By: Coin Invest Trust (CIT); Minted by: B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Year of Coin issue: 2021:

Last year’s Coin release in this Coin Series was - Madonna of Bruges.

The 2021 is dedicated to Ravana, the King of Demons. He had the intelligence and knowledge of at least ten men and is, therefore, portrayed as a King having ten heads.

Ravana, is the dreaded antagonist in the Ramayana, one of the oldest Sanskrit epics to date. He clashes with Lord Ram of Hindu Mythology, who is believed to be the 7th reincarnation of the Hindu God Vishnu.

Legend has it that he kidnaps Rama’s wife Sita, (who in some versions/interpretations is believed to be his own daughter). Despite being equipped with lethal weapons and fighting valiantly, Ravana's armies suffered a crushing defeat. He, too, was mortally wounded by one of Rama’s arrows.

Thanks to the enhanced Smartminting® technique this story is depicted on a special shaped fully gilded ultra high relief 3 oz silver piece. It is partially coloured, individually numbered and limited to only 501 pieces world-wide.

The Commemorative Coin:

The Reverse of the $20 Dollars Silver Gilded Coin depicts Ravana in his full majesty.

The Obverse of the $20 (Twenty Dollars) Silver Gilded Coin depicts an image of Queen Elizabeth II facing right. The peripheral inscriptions are - " ELIZABETH II. COOK ISLANDS. 20 DOLLARS".

Also inscribed on this face is the Serial number of the Coin -"CCO/501". and the year of issue - "2021".

The specifications of this Coin issue are:

Country of Issue: The Cook Islands; Year of Coin issue: 2021; Denomination/Face Value: $20 (Twenty Dollars); Metal Composition: .999 gilded Silver (Ag); Weight: 3 Oz; Diameter/Size: 58.0 mm x 62.0 mm; Coin Quality: Silk Finish; Mintage: 501 pieces; Special Technique: Smartminting® (Ultra High Relief); Presentation Box/Case: Yes; Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes; Minted By: B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Coordinated By: Coin Invest Trust (CIT).