3303) Ragnarok: A 10 Mark Coin minted by the Germania Mint foretells the great battle in which numerous great Norse mythological figures will perish (including the gods Odin, Thor, Týr, Freyr, Heimdall, and Loki): Year of Coin issue: 2024:
In Norse mythology, “Ragnarök” is a foretold series of impending events,
including a great battle in which numerous great Norse mythological figures
will perish (including the gods Odin, Thor, Týr, Freyr, Heimdall, and Loki); it will entail a
catastrophic series of natural disasters, including the burning of the world,
and culminate in the submersion of the world underwater.
After these events, the world will rise again, cleansed
and fertile, the surviving and returning gods will meet, and the world will be
repopulated by two human survivors, Líf and Lífþrasir.
Ragnarök is an important event in Norse mythology and has
been the subject of scholarly discourse and theory in the history of Germanic
studies.
The event is attested primarily in the Poetic Edda,
compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources, and the Prose
Edda, written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson.
In the Prose Edda and in a single poem in the Poetic
Edda, the event is referred to as “Ragnarøkkr” (Old Norse for 'Twilight of the
Gods'), a usage popularised by 19th-century composer Richard Wagner with the
title of the last of his “Der Ring des Nibelungen” operas, Götterdämmerung
(1876), which is "Twilight of the Gods" in German.
Etymology:
The Old Norse compound word Ragnarok has a long history
of interpretation. Its first element is clear - "ragna", the genitive plural of
regin (n. pl.) 'the ruling powers, gods.' The second element is more
problematic, as it occurs in two variants, "-rök and -røkkr".
The word Rragnarök” as a whole is then usually
interpreted as the 'final destiny of the gods.'
Put together: Ragnarök is an old Norse myth that describes the end of
the world, a time when the universe and all life are destroyed.
The term comes
from the Old Norse word “Ragnarǫk,”
which literally means “twilight
of the gods.” The
exciting tales and stories of this epoch describe the end of Odin, Thor, Loki,
and all the gods of Asgard.
Those stories are being brought to life in a new
series of precious metal rounds beautifully struck by the world-renowned
Germania Mint in its all-new Ragnarök
series!
The design Embodies/foretells of - "The Forces Of Chaos And Destruction":
The first release in the series depicts the two ravenous
wolves, Sköll & Hati, who during Ragnarök, pursue the sun and the moon—Sol
and Mani—across the sky in hopes of catching and devouring them.
When Sköll
(One Who Mocks) and Hati (One Who Hates) catch their prey the sky and
earth will darken and collapse.
Since the sun and the moon are essential for
light and life, their destruction would destroy the world.
Sköll & Hati
embody the forces of chaos and destruction that constantly threaten the balance
of the world.
The Header/Banner shows the Reverse and Obverse of the 10 Mark Coin/Round together with the Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
Depicted on the Reverse of the 10 Mark Round/Coin, the pair are seen circling the planet chasing the sun and the moon.
A golden tint has been added to the sun and a luminous white tint has been added to the moon using UV printing to capture the different characteristics of each celestial body. On the Obverse of the 10 Mark Coin/Round is given the description - "GERMANIA 2024. 10 MARK".
The medal’s Obverse shows the Germania Mint’s double-headed eagle crest along with symbols representing the sun and moon.
A golden tint has been added to the sun and a luminous white tint has been added to the moon using UV printing.
The Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
Highlights:
- This stunning 2024-dated piece was struck in two full
ounces of highly pure 99.9% fine silver and was struck with incredible Ultra
High Relief (UHR) detail that towers above the medal’s surface.
- It also comes
in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition with a unique Antique Finish (AF) that adds
extra depth and dimension to the already eye-catching details, giving the medal
a three-dimensional appearance.
- While it is not a legal-tender coin, this
Two-Ounce Silver Ragnarök Sköll & Hati Ultra High Relief Antiqued Medal
bears a ceremonial 10-Mark denomination.
- Just 500 of these spectacular pieces
were struck for worldwide release, and each comes with its own serial number
engraved on its edge and beautifully housed in a wood presentation block-style
case.
- A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) will also be included.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS:
- FIRST RELEASE IN RAGNARÖK SERIES – This piece is the
first release in the Ragnarök Series and depicts the wolves Sköll & Hati
pursuing the sun and the moon. The medal’s Obverse shows the Germania Mint’s
double-headed eagle crest along with symbols representing the sun and moon. A
golden tint has been added to the sun and a luminous white tint has been added
to the moon using UV printing.
- INTRICATE ULTRA HIGH RELIEF DETAIL – These Ragnarök Sköll
& Hati medals were struck in Ultra High Relief (UHR) with detail so
intricate that the designs seem like they’re leaping from their surfaces.
- STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER – Each Ragnarök Sköll &
Hati Ultra High Relief Medal was struck by the Germania Mint in two ounces of
highly pure 99.9% fine silver and measures 45 mm in diameter.
- CEREMONIAL 10 MARK DENOMINATION – Though not a
legal-tender coin, this 2024 Germania Mint Two-Ounce Silver Ragnarök Sköll
& Hati Ultra High Relief Medal bears a ceremonial 10-Mark denomination.
- UNIQUE ANTIQUE FINISH – Your 2024 Germania Mint Two-Ounce
Silver Ragnarök Sköll & Hati Ultra High Relief Medal will come in original
Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition with a unique antique finish. Typically
applied by hand, this finish means that no two coins are exactly alike!
- LIMITED-EDITION RELEASE – The maximum worldwide limited
edition for the 2024 Germania Mint Two-Ounce Silver Ragnarök Sköll & Hati
Ultra High Relief Medal has been set at just 500. Each medal has its individual
serial number engraved along its edge.
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