4686)_"Sailfish - Born for Speed" , Cook Islands: A $5 1 oz Silver Proof Coin minted by B.H.Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich on behalf of Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Date/Year of Coin issue: 30.09.2026:
The sailfish is one or two
species of marine fish in the genus Istiophorus, which belong to the family
Istiophoridae (marlins).
They are predominantly blue to grey in colour and have
a characteristically large dorsal fin known as the sail, which often stretches
the entire length of the back.
Another notable
characteristic is the elongated rostrum (bill) consistent with that of other
marlins and the swordfish, which together constitute what are known as billfish
in sport fishing circles.
Sailfish live in colder
pelagic waters of all Earth's oceans, and hold the record for the highest speed
of any marine animal.
Atlantic sailfish (I.
albicans)
Indo-Pacific sailfish (I.
platypterus)
The IUCN classification lists the Sailfish as a "Vulnerable" species.
Sailfish - "Born for Speed":
Considered by many
scientists the fastest fish in the ocean, sailfish were previously estimated to
reach maximum swimming speeds of 35 m/s (125 km/h; 80 mph), but research
published indicates that sailfish do not exceed speeds between 10–15 m/s (35–55
km/h; 20–35 mph).
During predator–prey
interactions, sailfish reached burst speeds of 7 m/s (25 km/h; 15 mph) and did
not surpass 10 m/s (35 km/h; 20 mph).
Sailfish grow quickly,
reaching 1.2–1.5 m (4–5 ft) in length in a single year, and feed on the surface
or at middle depths on smaller pelagic forage fish and squid. Generally,
sailfish do not grow to more than 3 m (10 ft) in length and rarely weigh over 90
kilograms (200 pounds).
Sailfish are capable of
changing colours as a method of confusing prey, displaying emotion, and/or
communicating with other sailfish.
Sailfish have been
documented attacking humans in self-defense - a 100-pound (45-kilogram) sailfish
stabbed a woman in the groin when her party tried to catch it.
The Coin:
The "Born for
Speed" series is dedicated to the fastest animals on our planet – on land,
in the water and in the air.
The Reverse of the $5 (Five Dollars) Silver Proof Coin shows the sailfish in full motion –
gliding powerfully through the waves and ready to hunt.
The sailfish is considered
one of the fastest fish in the world with a measured top speed of 110 km/h.
The ultra-high relief gives the motif an impressive depth effect and puts the sailfish in the limelight in
a particularly realistic way.
The concave water surface, polished elements and
the intense blue colouring create a fascinating impression of movement and
speed.
The 1 oz silver coin in
smartminting® Ultra High Relief is limited to only 999 pieces worldwide and
combines modern minting technology with exceptional detail.
The Obverse of the $5 (Five Dollars) Silver Coin shows a left facing effigy of Charles III.
The peripheral inscriptions are - "5 DOLLARS. CHARLES III. 2026. COOK ISLANDS."
The Presentation Box Case - closed displaying the Silver Coin.
The specifications of this Silver Proof Coin are:
Country: Cook Islands
Coin Quality: Proof
Nominal value: 5 Dollars
Weight: 1 oz
Size: 38.61 mm
Year: 2027
Metal Composition/Material: Silver
Fineness: 0.9999
Edition/Mintage: 999 pcs
Shape: Round
Special feature: stained
The "Seven Deadly Sins Coin Series":
1) "Inertia - the Fourth Deadly Sin", Cook Islands: "The Seven Deadly Sins Coin Series": A $5 1.00 oz Silver Proof Coin minted by B. H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich on behalf of Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Date/Year of Coin issue: 30.09.2026
Other links to some interesting posts on Coins brought out by Coin Invest Trust on behalf of other countries including the Australian Continent:
Topography Coin series:
Links to other posts on Metropolis Tiffany Art Coin Series:
i) Metropolis Tiffany Art Coin Series features Paris, the French Capital, Republic of Palau: Minted by: B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Coin coordinated by: Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Year of Coin issue: 2021
ii) Tiffany Art Metropolis - The Cathedral of Notre Dame (Paris, France), Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Coin Series": Coin minted by : B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Coin coordinated by: Coin Invest Trust (CIT) Year of Coin issue: 2021
iii) Tiffany Art Metropolis - Rome, the Capital of Italy, Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Coin Series": Coin minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Coin coordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Year of Coin issue: 2022
iv) St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican (San Pietro in Vaticano), Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Metropolis Coin Series - San Pietro": Coin Invest Trust (CIT) has coordinated the issue of $500 (Gold) and $25 (Silver Coins minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Year of Coin issue: 2022
v) Tiffany Art Metropolis - London, the Capital of England, Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Coin Series": Coin Minted By: B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Coin Coordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Year of Coin issue: 2023
vi) Tiffany Art Metropolis - The Palace of Westminster, London, Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Coin Series": Coin minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Coin Coordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Year of Coin issue: 2023
vii) Tiffany Art Metropolis - Seoul, The Capital of South Korea, Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Coin Series": Coin minted By: B.H.Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Mucich: Coin Coordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Year of Coin issue: 2024
viii) Tiffany Art Metropolis, Seoul: The capital of South Korea, Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Series": "Gyeongbokgung Palace": Coin minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt at their facilities in Munich: Coin Coordinated By Coin Invest Trust: Year of Coin issue: 2024
ix) Tiffany Art Metropolis, Washington. Republic of Palau: A $20 Coin minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH, at their facilities in Munich, Germany: Coin coordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Date Year of Coin issue: 2025
Tiffany Art Portals Coin Series:
i) Tiffany Art Portals - Milan & Prague 2026 (Kilo Edition): Coin coordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Minted by B.H.Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt (GmbH) at theiur facilities in Munich: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2026
Links:
The Punk Universe Banknote/Voucher & Coin Series:
Links to other Coins in the Cyborg Revolution Coin Series" issued in this Series:
Other links to some interesting posts on Coins brought out by Coin Invest Trust on behalf of other countries including the Australian Continent:
Steampunk Coin Series:
The "Seven Deadly Sins Coin Series":
Links to other posts on Metropolis Tiffany Art Coin Series:
i) Metropolis Tiffany Art Coin Series features Paris, the French Capital, Republic of Palau: Minted by: B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Coin coordinated by: Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Year of Coin issue: 2021
ii) Tiffany Art Metropolis - The Cathedral of Notre Dame (Paris, France), Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Coin Series": Coin minted by : B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Coin coordinated by: Coin Invest Trust (CIT) Year of Coin issue: 2021
iii) Tiffany Art Metropolis - Rome, the Capital of Italy, Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Coin Series": Coin minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Coin coordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Year of Coin issue: 2022
iv) St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican (San Pietro in Vaticano), Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Metropolis Coin Series - San Pietro": Coin Invest Trust (CIT) has coordinated the issue of $500 (Gold) and $25 (Silver Coins minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Year of Coin issue: 2022
v) Tiffany Art Metropolis - London, the Capital of England, Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Coin Series": Coin Minted By: B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Coin Coordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Year of Coin issue: 2023
vi) Tiffany Art Metropolis - The Palace of Westminster, London, Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Coin Series": Coin minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Coin Coordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Year of Coin issue: 2023
vii) Tiffany Art Metropolis - Seoul, The Capital of South Korea, Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Coin Series": Coin minted By: B.H.Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Mucich: Coin Coordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Year of Coin issue: 2024
The 7-Summits Silver Coin Series:
Santosh Khanna has commented:
ReplyDelete"Thanks for sharing this informative post."
Thank you so much, Khanna sahab
Delete