2023 ZEBRA from “Camouflage of Nature” Series; 3 Ounce Silver Proof Coin; $20 Palau

Description

Metal                    Silver

Purity                   0.999 (99.9%)

Weight                 3 Troy oz (93,3 g)

Diameter              45 mm

Attributes             Proof, Colorized, High Relief

Mintage                499

Packaging             Presentation Box and CoA

This mesmerizing 3 ounce silver coin is the first release in the new “Camouflage of Nature” series. The coin is Proof quality featuring a hypnotizing optical illusion technique. A process termed Smartminting results in an ultra high relief.

Appearance

The reverse of the coin features a hypnotizing pattern with black and silver horizontal lines, creating a three-dimensional effect and the optical illusion of movement. The pattern is interrupted by a zebra seen from above and making a concave trail as it walks through the lines. The optical illusion will also show some colors when looking at the design, even though the coin is not colored! At the bottom of the reverse, the inscription: “2023.”

The obverse of the coin features an abstract pattern at the bottom, transforming into an animalier pattern at the top and symbolizing the camouflage of nature. At the center of the obverse, the Coat of Arms of Palau and the inscriptions: “CAMOUFLAGE OF NATURE,” “REPUBLIC OF PALAU” and “20$.”