2021 Samoa 1 oz Silver Pacific Mermaid Antique finish

One of the many enduring myths from classical antiquity is that of a mermaid. With the upper torso of a woman and the tail of a fish, mermaids were prominent in the folklore and mythology of cultures from Europe and Africa to Asia and the South Pacific. In a new release from the Scottsdale Mint, the alluring beauty of the mermaid is captured in an antique release.

Coin Highlights:

1. Antique polish!
2. Limited mintage of only 5,000 coins!
3. Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
4. The face value of 2 Tala is fully backed by the Samoan government.
5. On the obverse is the national coat of arms.
6. The reverse features a Polynesian sailor seduced by the beauty of a mermaid.

Mermaids are common in the mythology and folklore of cultures around the world. Mermaids have various meanings depending upon the culture that includes these figures in their folklore. For example, the ancient Assyrians spoke of the goddess Atargatis who transformed herself into a mermaid as a result of the shame she felt for accidentally killing her lover.

All of these 2021 1 oz Antique Samoa Silver Pacific Mermaid Coins are available to you with a brushed, antique finish. This finish helps create an ancient appeal for the coins and a distinctive visual appearance. The coins are housed individually in protective capsules with a limited release of just 5,000 coins.

On the obverse side of 2021 Antique Samoa Silver Pacific Mermaid Coins is a depiction of the Samoan coat of arms. The national coat of arms of Samoa was adopted in 1962 and the nation was the first Polynesian nation to reassert its independence in the 20th century. The seal shown here focuses on the shield from the Samoan coat of arms that includes the stars of the constellation of the Southern Cross, with the top-third of the shield featuring a green sea with a single coconut palm.

The reverse side of the 2021 1 oz Antique Silver Pacific Mermaid Coins comes with an image of a Polynesian sailor. Traversing the waters of the South Pacific, this sailor has been taken in by the allure and beauty of a mermaid emerging from the waters. Little does he know, trouble lurks just beneath the surface of his outrigger canoe as monstrous sea creatures approach.

*Images are stock photographs. An close, if not identical, representation of the actual product you would be receiving.