Surrounded by wide sandbanks or, at high tide, by sea water, the unique silhouette of Mont-Saint-Michel crowns the secluded mount off the coast of Normandy. Recognised as a famous landmark, place of pilgrimage and UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, it is a captivating photo subject and popular visitor attraction in France. Since the first construction work on the Benedictine abbey in 966, the complex was continuously expanded until it was partly destroyed by fire in 1203 after the attempted conquest of the mount by King Philip II.
The latter compensated the monks by funding the construction of the showpiece of the monument - the magnificent monastery known as. 2023 Cook Islands Mont-Saint-Michel 2oz Silver Proof Coin. The latter compensated the monks by funding the construction of the showpiece of the monument - the magnificent monastery known as La Merveille (the Wonder). ITEM SPECIFICS YEAR OF ISSUE: 2023 ISSUING COUNTRY: Cook Islands WEIGHT: 2 oz MINTAGE: 1,000 COMPOSITION. Sorry, our items are NOT available for pick-up. No additional information at this time. 2022 South Korea Chiwoo Cheonwang 1oz Silver BU Medal.2023 Sweetheart Candy 3pc 30g Silver Set. 2022 Palau Lotus Flower 2oz Silver Colored Proof Coin. 2022 Palau Pillars of Creation & Black Hole 3oz Silver Black Proof Coin.