Macedonia put into circulation collector coins "Aries" and "Taurus"
The collector coin "Aries" has the following features:
- on the obverse there is a decorative composition being a symbol of time, based on the Sun, the Moon and the stars that surround the sand watch. The Sun is painted in gold on a round blue cobalt glass insert (throughout the glass). At the top of the coin there is the Republic of Macedonia coat of arms. Along the perimeter, on the sides, there are the symbols of the eight planets of the Solar system that, apart from the Sun and the Moon, influence the zodiac signs (Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto). Furthermore, along the perimeter there are the inscriptions: "Republic of Macedonia" and "10 Denars" in Macedonian language, as well as the year of issue "2015" and the hallmark "Ag925".
- on the left hand side of the reverse there is an image of the Aries' head. The horn of the Aries surrounds a round cobalt glass insert having the Aries constellation printed on it, being placed on the right hand side of the coin. At the bottom there is the symbol of the Aries Zodiac sign printed on a bell, and the name of this zodiac sign in Latin. The whole composition is surrounded by an ornament, along the perimeter. Chosen elements of the relief (including the Aries symbol, the horn and partially the hair) are gold painted.
The collector coin "Taurus" has the following features:
- on the obverse there is a decorative composition being a symbol of time, based on the Sun, the Moon and the stars that surround the sand watch. The Sun is painted in gold on a round blue cobalt glass insert (throughout the glass). At the top of the coin there is the Republic of Macedonia coat of arms. Along the perimeter, on the sides, there are the symbols of the eight planets of the Solar system that, apart from the Sun and the Moon, influence the zodiac signs (Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto). Furthermore, along the perimeter there are the inscriptions: "Republic of Macedonia" and "10 Denars" in Macedonian language, as well as the year of issue "2015" and the hallmark "Ag925".
- on the left hand side of the reverse, there is an image of the Taurus’ head with three stars on the forehead. The left horn of the Taurus is placed below the round cobalt glass insert having the Taurus constellation printed on it. At the bottom, there is the symbol of the Taurus Zodiac sign printed on a flower, as well as the name of this Zodiac sign in Latin. The whole composition is surrounded by a floral ornament, along the perimeter. Chosen elements of the relief (including the Taurus symbol, the horns, the stars on the forehead and partially the flowers) are gold painted.
These coins are made of silver Ag925, weight Ag - 21.00 g, fine silver content - 19.43 g, oval in shape with dimensions of 35 x 45 mm, proof with 24ct gold printing and a cobalt glass insert with dimensions 18.4 x 6.1 mm.
The price of the collector coin "Aries" and of the collector coin "Taurus" is 2,700.00 denars.
The collector coins issued by the National Bank are a legal tender in the Republic of Macedonia.
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