ENDANGERED: The Snow Leopard

Owner Comments:

British Virgin Islands
Year of Issue: 1993
Value: $25 Dollars
Metal: Silver
Purity: .925
Weight: 20.09g
ASW: 0.5975
Grading Service: NGC
Grade: PF69 Ultra Cameo
Series: Endangered Wildlife
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Population:

One for the wildlife lovers, this expedition takes you into the high mountain passes of Ladakh in search of the elusive snow leopard. Teaming up with specialist local guides, venture to the remote Uley Valley, back-dropped by jagged cliffs, dramatic snow-capped mountains and the occasional gold-hued gompa (Buddhist monastery); this area that has only recently been developed for viewing these magnificent creatures. Well off the tourist trail, this is prime snow leopard country. There are only 200 living in the region (and only an estimated 6,000 to be living in the wild across the world), so sharp eyes – and binoculars – are essential; other animals likely to be spotted are Ibex, Tibetan antelopes, Blue sheep, Shapo (a type of wild sheep), marmots and the Tibetan Hare.Country:

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