Another beautiful coin designed by Coin Invest Trust, Cook Islands 2014 Shades of Nature-Bee Coin. The coin already sold out before the released date in April 2014. The silver .925 coin minted using the latest micro minting make the bee comes to life. This Shades of Nature silver coin will be a real find for those collecting exquisite nature-themed coins.
The coin reverse show a dual-color image of a silver bee on a gilded flower with "SHADES OF NATURE '14" words on top and Coin Invest Trust New security hallmark on bottom. The coin obverse design is Ian Rank-Broadley's portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Bees are pure herbivores and sustain themselves almost exclusively on sweet nectar. They collect albuminous pollen as nourishment for their larvae. Some species even set aside food reserves so that the whole bee colony is able to survive during food shortage periods.
Only the female bee has a venomous sting which is also called its defence thorn. During the course of evolution this tool developed from the egg laying organ. The sting is used to lay eggs, as well as for defence purposes. The bee’s ecological importance is immense since it not only produces tons of honey, but is also the most important pollinator worldwide. Therefore, the continuing depletion of the bee population could have serious consequences for mankind. Not only biodiversity but also our successful harvest is therefore endangered. According to calculations, the reduction in bee numbers could lead to annual financial losses of billions of Euros.
Technical specifications:
Country: Cook Islands
Year: 2014
Face value: 5 Dollars
Metal: Silver .925
Weight: 25 g
Size: 38.61 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 2000 pcs
The beautiful coin already sold out at Coin Invest Trust website www.coin-invest.li. You might want to try their new coin, 2014 Andres Celcius Thermometer Coin.
