Coin Pièce Andorra 5 diners Silver 2011

Remarks:

Avec étui, certificat d'authenticité et boîte un peu abîmé (arrêtes)

This 5 Diners coin was issued by the Principality of Andorra in 2011. It belongs to a series dedicated to wildlife, honouring the Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), an emblematic bird of prey of the Pyrenean mountain ranges that make up the Andorran territory.

Struck in 999 fine silver, this coin weighs 28.28 grams, corresponding to a half troy ounce, and has a diameter of 35 millimetres. It is presented in Proof (BE) version, a high-quality minting process characterised by a matte relief contrasting with mirror-polished fields, offering a particularly refined and precise rendering of details.

The obverse of the coin depicts the Golden Eagle in an artistic treatment that highlights the majesty of this raptor, whose wingspan can exceed two metres. The feather details and the bird's posture fully benefit from the fineness of the Proof strike. The reverse bears the usual attributes of Andorran coins, including the symbols of the Principality and the face value of 5 Diners.

The mintage of this issue is limited to 3,000 pieces, making it a coin with restricted distribution in the world of numismatics. The Principality of Andorra, although not part of the eurozone at the time of this issue, regularly produces collectible coins through carefully selected thematic issues, struck to rigorous standards. This coin is part of this tradition of commemorating local biodiversity and the natural richness of the Pyrenees.