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2021 – Alien (Cyborg Revolution Series)
This extraordinary 3 Oz Silver coin is the first issue in the new “Cyborg Revolution” series, dedicated to the being with both organic and biomechatronic body parts. In this first edition – the Cyborg Alien! The coin has an impressive Ultra High Relief, thanks to the Smartminting technology, a Black Proof quality and a metallic green coloration.
Limited mintage to only 499 pcs worldwide!
The coin’s obverse depicts a science-fiction image of an Alien’s face, which has undergone substantial artificial modifications, becoming a cyborg. The representation is made in the first phase, in symmetry, the face of alien being divided into two parts – the normal one and the other part with everything under the skin of alien, the mechanical part, able to keep it alive. In the background, all the artificial elements, such as mechanical and electronic prostheses. On the left side of the obverse, the inscription: “2021” – the year of issue.
The reverse of the coin always depicts a mechanical part, with different control circuits. In the center, the inscription: “REPUBLIC OF PALAU” – the country of issue, “$20” – the face value.
Palau
Palau is an archipelago of over 500 islands, part of the Micronesia region in the western Pacific Ocean. Koror Island is home to the former capital, also named Koror, and is the islands’ commercial center. The larger Babeldaob has the present capital, Ngerulmud, plus mountains and sandy beaches on its east coast. In its north, ancient basalt monoliths known as Badrulchau lie in grassy fields surrounded by palm trees. ― Google
Capital: Ngerulmud
Official languages: Palauan, English
Continent: Oceania
Government: Republic, Unitary state, Representative democracy, Presidential system, Non-partisan democracy
Currency: United States Dollar
Population: 18,024 (2021) World Bank+
Number of islands: 340 britannica.com
Photos taken with Nikon D3300 DSL Camera with attached AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G lens. Adobe Photoshop Elements used to fix any digital artifacts.