Eagle Owl Hunters by Night 2 oz Obsidian Black Silver Coin 10$ Palau 2021

Description

Denomination
10 $
Country
Palau
Metal
Ag 999
Weight
62,2 g
Size
Ø 38.61 mm
Quality
Antique Finish
Additions
HIGH relief
Additions
Pad Printing
Additions
Obsidian
Mintage
888 pcs
Date Of Issue
2021
Accessories
Certificate, Box
Series
Hunters by Night
The second coin from the new " Hunters by Night"
series.
It depicts an image of an eagle owl. Both the obverse and the reverse of the coin were covered with
obsidian
- an efflorescent rock consisting almost exclusively of volcanic glaze! It is formed by the immediate cooling of magma (lava). On the obverse there is an image of the night sky.
The high relief
of the reverse makes the Eagle Owl appear very realistic.
The eagle owl
is a species of large, sedentary bird that inhabits almost all of Eurasia. It was once extensively hunted (often associated with evil and death), and was also caught to be used as bait in hunting. Currently, it is a rare and timid bird, but its European population is slowly recovering, due to the fact that it is under species and zonal protection in many countries (including Poland).