Sugar skulls are a common symbol for Día de Los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, which is a Mexican holiday where families greet the souls of their deceased relatives. These sugar skulls are decorated with extreme detail. Right now, you can purchase the 2018 1 oz Silver Antique Palau La Catrina Skull from Silver.com in Brilliant Uncirculated condition!
Highlights:
- Ships in a capsule!
- Features an antique finish!
- Consists of One Troy ounce of .999 fine silver!
- Brilliant Uncirculated condition!
- Face value of $5 backed by the government of Palau.
- Obverse features the crest of the Republic of Palau.
- Reverse is shaped like a 3D sugar skull.
These coins are part of the Skulls Series minted by Coin Invest Trust (CIT). This series was created due to the surge in popularity of skull designs. The small silver and gold skulls have proven to be incredibly popular for the mint and the Republic of Palau. These coins come in various sizes, designs, and finishes, each with its own story. The mint’s very own Smartminting technology allows these coins to have a special High Relief finish.
These coins have a special antique finish that makes them appear older than they actually are. The Sugar Skull design was the third created for the series.
Silver.com ships these coins in protective plastic capsules that provide protection during the shipping process. Keeping the capsules on the coins during storage can further protect the finish and surface of the coins.
The obverse features a beautiful sugar skull design. Design elements include a cross, flowers, and many other tiny details like hearts and leaves. The skull is shown with eyes and teeth, as well. This side of the coin is three-dimensional, and the design looks very much like a real skull.
On the reverse, you will find the Coat of Arms for the Republic of Palau. The Coat of Arms features Neptune holding his trident next to a treasure chest and mermaid. Above the crest, you will see a small kayak, which represents the migration of Palau’s population. Inscriptions on this face of the coin include “Republic of Palau,” “2018,” “.999,” and “$5.”
CIT is located in Liechtenstein, where it was established in 1970. This mint is responsible for producing silver coins for various countries around the world. The mint created Smartminting technology, which allows the mint to push boundaries. Smartminting allows the mint to strike coins in higher relief without needing to add extra metal.
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