Do you know which coin is the Worlds first pyramid shape
coin? Mostsof us have seen a round coin. The Australian 50 cent coin,
for example, has twelve flat sides. A twist on it is wavy edges, found
in the two dollar and the twenty cent coins of Hong Kong and the 10 cent
coins of Bahamas. Some other coins, like the British Fifty pence coin,
have an odd number of sides, with the edges rounded off. This way the
coin has a constant diameter, recognisable by vending machines whichever
direction it is inserted. What about a triangle shape coin, complete
with a sand from the famous Tutankhamun Tomb?
This worlds first pyramid shape
coin containing sand mintage by Pobjoy Mint Ltd. A minting company
based in Kingswood park, Southern England. The Company has been deeply
involved in the development and manufacture of coins, medals and tokens
for the past 100 years. The Pobjoy family have been associated with fine
metalwork since the Middle Ages. The Company was recently granted
permission to use the family Coat of Arms in which the Medieval Popinjay
is the central motif. The Popinjay was a painted wooden parrot used in
archery contests in the 14th century and the name Pobjoy is derived from
this. The Latin motto 'OCULO CERTO' means 'with an unerring eye' and
applies equally to the ancestor's prowess as a marksman, as to the
Company's reputation for the high quality and precision of its products.
In
2008, to commemorate the the return of Tutankhamun exhibition in
London, for the first time since 1972, the Isle of Man issued a stunning
series of new commemorative coins – including the world’s first Pyramid
coins that are triangular in imitation of the ancient pyramids. Each
coin depicts a priceless artifact from the tomb, including Tutankhamun’s
legendary Death Mask and Throne. Due to the difficulty of striking
coins in such unusual shapes, they are being issued in strictly limited
numbers.
This
year in 2nd march 2009, Pobjoy mint once again release another triangle
shape coin. Isle of Man 2009 Tutankhamun Sand Triangle Coin
released at this date to commemorate 70th Anniversary of the Death of
Howard Carter. Howard Carter is the man who discovered the Tutankhamun's
intact tomb in 1922, for which Tutankhamun's burial mask remains the
popular face. The coin is in a stunning pyramid shape. It shows a design
from the wall of Tutankhamun’s tomb, with Tutankhamun himself in the
centre. The sun disc at the top contains ancient sand that was collected
from the entrance of Tutankhamun’s tomb. Due to the coin’s unusual
shape and the small amount of sand that was collected, the edition
limits are exceptionally small. Each coin is presented in a specially
commissioned, beautifully crafted Pyramid presentation case.
We sincerely thanks to - http://www.clicksouvenirs.com/coins/
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5th South Asian Federation Games - Sri Lanka 100 Rupee Coin
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Iinfographic Coins - The New Shape of Money
These
so-called info-graphic coins by Mac Funamizu have obvious benefits to
the blind, much like the Euro, as sizes, shapes and textures all play a
role in the legibility of coins. Impaired
or not, anyone reaching into their wallet or purse would likewise be
able to more easily identify each coin denomination by touch.
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