Magnificent Life Tree Frog 1 Oz Silver Coin 5$ Cook Islands 2018
CIT 2018 Magnificent Life Tree Frog 1oz silver coin. Magnificent Life Tree Frog 1oz silver coin: Red-eyed tree frogs are one of the most charismatic rainforest species and embody the neotropical ecosystem on a multitude of company logos, hotels, nature reserves and more. Surprisingly, however, the ornately colored frog species is a master at disguise and presents a tough challenge to seek out in the wild.
During the day the frogs hide their colorful legs, feet and eyes and crouch down to perfectly blend in with the surrounding green foliage. Agalychnis callidryas , known as the red-eyed treefrog , is an arboreal hylid native to Neotropical rainforests where it ranges from Mexico, through Central America, to Colombia. It is sometimes kept in captivity. The scientific name of the red-eyed treefrog, A. Callidryas , comes from Greek words kalos (beautiful) and dryas (a tree or wood nymph).
Red-eyed treefrogs inhabit areas near rivers and ponds in rainforests and humid lowlands on the Atlantic slopes from southern Veracruz and northern Oaxaca in Mexico, to central Panama and northern Colombia. They also live on the Pacific slope in southwestern Nicaragua and southwestern Costa Rica to eastern Panama. The optimum temperature for red-eyed treefrogs is 7585 °F (2429 °C) in the daytime, and 6677 °F (1925 °C) at night. Comes with CIT's Certificate of Authenticity.Coin Metal: 999 coloured proof silver. Coin Finish: High Relief Proof (Smart Minting technique). Country of Issue: Cook Islands.
Mint: CIT (Coin Invest Trust). The latest addition to the Magnificent Life series portrays an alert frog showcasing its vibrant colors. A glossy treatment gives the frog a natural wet-look. Typical for the series the critter stands out from the concave background that illustrates a Monstera jungle leaf. Shiny proof surfaces in the leafs gaps add to the coins exquisite play of color and shine. The obverse carries the Ian Rank Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on it, and is issued under the authority of the Cook Islands. Presented in a custom wooden box with an image of a tree frog printed on the top. A certificate of authenticity is enclosed.The item "Magnificent Life Tree Frog 1 Oz Silver Coin 5$ Cook Islands 2018" is in sale since Friday, October 12, 2018. This item is in the category "Coins\Coins\World\Oceania/Australasia".
The seller is "minted-uk" and is located in Essex. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
- Year of Issue: 2018
- Country: Cook Islands