1½ & 10 Euro Weltkulturerbe "Grand Canyon" 2008

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In der Weltkulturerbe Serie wird es dieses Jahr Münzen zu Ehren des Grand Canyon geben.

Diese Stätte ist seit 1979 von der Unesco als Weltkulturerbe festgeschrieben.
Und wird jedes Jahr von ca. 4,5 Millionen Menschen besucht.

Weitere Infos : wikipedia

Daten und Bilder :

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Weltkulturerbe - Grand Canyon

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1,5 Euro Silber Proof "Grand Canyon" 2008

Mint: Monnaie de Paris
Denomination: €1.5
Quality: Proof
Issue limit: 5,000 pcs.
Alloy: 90% Silver
Diameter: 37 mm
Weight: 22.2 grams
Box/Capsule: Yes/Yes
Certificate: Yes

10 Euro Gold Proof "Grand Canyon" 2008

Mint: Monnaie de Paris
Denomination: €10
Quality: Proof
Issue limit: 500 pcs.
Alloy: 92% Gold
Diameter: 22 mm
Weight: 8.45 grams
Box/Capsule: Yes/Yes
Certificate: Yes

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UNESCO - Grand Canyon - 1€1/2 Silver BE 2008
Artist: Atelier de Gravure
Weight: 22,20 g = 0,78 oz
Diameter: 37 mm = 1,46 inch
Mintage: 5 000
Metal: Silver 900/1000
Quality: Proof
Face value: 1€1/2
Description: This coin belongs to the series of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. After the Great Wall of China in 2007, Monnaie de Paris honours one of America’s most impressive geological sites of international renown : Grand Canyon National Park. It was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979, it is one of the most visited sites in USA, counting 4.5million visitors in 2007. The obverse features a long distance view of the Grand Canyon as seen from a plane: the Colorado River, the fault, the strata. The reverse is common to the entire UNESCO World Heritage Sites series: the UNESCO logo and building. Situated in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, this building celebrates the 50th anniversary of its construction in 2008.
Europe price VAT included: 45.00 €

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UNESCO - Grand Canyon - 10 € Gold 1/4 Oz BE 2008
Artist: Atelier de Gravure
Weight: 8,45 g = 0.30 oz
Diameter: 22 mm = 0,87 inch
Mintage: 500
Metal: Gold 920/1000
Quality: Proof
Face value: 10€
Description: This coin belongs to the series of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. After the Great Wall of China in 2007, Monnaie de Paris honours one of America’s most impressive geological sites of international renown : Grand Canyon National Park. It was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979, it is one of the most visited sites in USA, counting 4.5million visitors in 2007. The obverse features a long distance view of the Grand Canyon as seen from a plane: the Colorado River, the fault, the strata. The reverse is common to the entire UNESCO World Heritage Sites series: the UNESCO logo and building. Situated in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, this building celebrates the 50th anniversary of its construction in 2008.
Europe price VAT included: 345.00 €

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Silber im Original :

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Und das in den USA überaus begehrte Goldstück :