The Zoo Master (that's me silly!) doesn't like paying too much for coins not made off precious metals.
But recently he made an exception when he discovered a series called The Wonderful World of Insects from Germany.
I believe the series started in 2022 and every year the German mint issues a few new designs. So far they have released 9 different coins and as you'd expect from their name, each features prominently a different insect.
These coins have a face value of 5 euro and they are imo quite cute. Unfortunately they are not made off silver and they have a ridiculous starting price of about 8 euro.
The German government has decided to mint a โฌ5 collectorsโ coin entitled โSeven-spot ladybirdโ, to be issued on 9 March 2023. It is the second coin issued as part of the โWonderful world of insectsโ series, which will see a total of nine coins with partially coloured motifs issued over the period 2022-24. The series is intended to bring into focus โ especially in light of current developments (insect extinction) โ a special group of animals that make up a significant part of our natural heritage. source
Although I didn't buy all 9 designs, I did buy two of them as my son loves insects (and so do I) and hopefully it's something he will appreciate in the future. I just wish they were cheaper, I would buy the whole series.
So the two I featured my two favorite insects. Ms. ladybug and Mr Dragonfly !
Let's check em out!
Really cute, right?
Also I love what they have done with the imperial eagle on the other side of the coin, giving him insect like wings:
As I said, it's a pity these cute little coins aren't made of silver but instead of some silly Copper-nickel alloy, despite their somewhat high price. Plus with a mintage of over a million, they are not even rare to justify their price...Oh well. Maybe one day their price drops all and I'll buy the rest of the designs to complete my set!
Here are some quick specs from Numista for anyone interested:
Issuer: Federal Republic of Germany
Period: Federal Republic (1949-date)
Type: Non-circulating coin
Year: 2023
Value: 5 Euros (5 EUR)
Currency: Euro (2002-date)
Composition: Copper-nickel (CuNi25, 75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Weight: 9.68 g
Diameter: 27.25 mm
Shape: Round
Technique: Milled, Coloured
Orientation: Medal alignment โโ
And here's a video on the coin series
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Love the dragonfly! I've always liked seeing them! ๐
One of my favs. Maybe because they seem like they popped from prehistoric times ๐ค
Iโm not a fan of colorized coins but those look pretty nice.
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Federal Government of Germany are so cool to be doing this. My countryโs Government is still battling with stable electricity.
Plus. Super cool pictures! Captivating shots. I could almost touch the coins.
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very nice!
Yeah, I love em!
The couple is beautiful, I totally agree, as you say, it's a shame that they are not made of silver, but the design is magnificent, your child will keep them and over the years they will have a greater value, well, much higher than what they have now, It's definitely expensive, but it's worth it.
Yeah I hope he appreciates them lol ๐
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I'll check it out, thanks!
I like the ladybug one more than the dragonfly but I think both are nice. It's too bad that they weren't silver coins though.
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Yeah, that's a bummer!
I'm not usually a fan of colorized coins but those are nice! Those are cool, to bad they would be expensive here!
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I understand what u saw in these coins!I also liked them! hehehe lately I am not taking a look at non-precious coins, but I want some aussie dollars with dinosaurs ehhehe they are nice!
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Beautiful coins I really like the ladybird one
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I love them! Those are very pretty, @trumpman ! Too bad, they are not in silver!