2023 Palau $5 - Split Views: Hippos - CIT (1oz Silver)
- Country: Palau
- Period: Republic (1992-Date)
- Type: Non-Circulating Coin
- Years: 2023
- Mint: Coin Invest Trust (CIT)
- Denomination: 5 USD
- Currency: United States Dollar (1992-Date)
- Composition: .999 Silver
- Diameter: 38.61mm
- Weight: 31.1g
- Edge: Reeded
- Mintage: 2023
- Condition: New - Mint Packaging
- Obverse: A trio of hippos is depicted from below on the obverse, featuring their adorably rounded bellies and stubby limbs. A pair of mermaids swim in the rippling water alongside the creatures, with the inscription "REPUBLIC OF PALAU 5$" curving above their graceful forms. Additional inscriptions include "HIPPOS" and "2023," reflected backwards from the reverse
- Reverse: The reverse illustrates the hippos as viewed from above, in a multi-colored marsh-like body of water, with their backs and heads breaching the surface. An adult swims beside its calf, as a lone hippo approaches carrying a log in its mouth. Inscribed "HIPPOS."
Get ready to take a walk on the wild side with this incredible coin featuring one of the world's most fearsome creatures - the hippopotamus. Found living in and around rivers, lakes, and mangrove swamps in Africa, hippos are a true force of nature. Known for their enormous size, territorial nature, and short legs that can still run up to 19 miles per hour, hippos are a sight to behold in the wild. And now, you can bring a piece of their world into yours with this stunning Split View Series coin. Featuring a unique design that showcases the swamp scene from both above and below the water's surface, this coin truly comes to life in your hands. But don't let their cute and chubby appearance fool you - hippos are known to be one of the most dangerous animals in the world, with a ferocity that even predators like lions and crocodiles hesitate to mess with. And when it comes to protecting their young, the female hippos are especially fierce, ready to take on anything that threatens their babies. Don't miss your chance to add this incredible coin to your collection and get up close and personal with the mighty hippopotamus, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the wonder of their world.
*Coin condition is based on our professional opinion. Pictures are representative of the coin that you will receive, actual coin may differ slightly, and serial numbers will vary*
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