Tuvalu 2013 World's Famous City Squares Complete 4-coin Set Pure Silver Proof

Description

TUVALU
2013
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
“
WORLD'S FAMOUS CITY SQUARES
”
(FULL SET OF
4
COINS)
St. Peter's Square, Trafalgar Square, Red Square and Tienanmen Square
A set of 4
x $
1
, 1 Oz each, pure 99.99% silver proof square
-shaped
coins with color in
luxury
presentation case
EXTREM
ELY LOW MINTAGE OF ONLY 1,000 SETS!
Country
Tuvalu
Year of Issue
2013
(4 coins)
Face Value
x 4
Weight
31.39 g x 4
Diameter
33.2 x 33.2 mm
Mintage Limit
1,000
Finish
Proof with color
Composition
99.99% Fine Silver
Edge
Plain
Artist
Aleysha Howarth
Certificate
# 63/1000
Reverse:
Ian Rank-Broadley’s effigy of
Her Majesty,
Queen Elizabeth II of England
, in crowned profile facing right, wearing a tiara and pearl earrings. The legend, date of issue and denomination also appear.
Obverse
of each coin depict the corresponding Square in rich and realistic colors
The coins are encapsulated inside an elegant, oversize
luxury frame-style presentation case
with see-through sides that allows for the easy display of the coins, protected by a full-color outer box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included.
ALL COIN
S ARE IN
PERFECT MINT CONDITION
. THE SET COMES IN ORIGINAL MINT PA
CKAGING (AS PICTURED ABOVE) WITH LOW COA
#63
.
The
reverse
designs include:
Saint Peter's Square
is located directly in front of
, the Papal enclave within Rome and the world's smallest sovereign nation. The open space which lies before the basilica was redesigned by Gian Lorenzo Bernini from 1656 to 1667, under the direction of Pope Alexander VII. At the center of the square stands an Egyptian obelisk, supported on bronze lions and surmounted by the bronze Chigi arms. In 1817, circular stones were fixed to mark the obelisk’s shadow at midday, making the obelisk a giant sundial’s gnomon. There are two fountains in the square, the south fountain by Carlo Maderno (1613) and the northern fountain by Bernini (1675). In addition, many beautiful sculptures and the famous Sistine Chapel are an integral feature of this location. The square is a focal point for ceremonial Papal appearances and as an iconic historical landmark. It is capable of accommodating hundreds of thousands of people, such as for Papal Masses, pilgrimages, and noteworthy events such as the death of Pope John Paul II in 2005.
Trafalgar Square
is a square in central
London
, England. The square is named for the Battle of Trafalgar
(1805) after Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson’s famous naval victory over Napoleon's combined French and Spanish fleets off the Spanish cape of the same name. At the center of the square is Nelson's Column, which is guarded by four lion statues at its base. A fountain, two reflecting pools, statues and sculptures are an important aspect to the square, including a fourth plinth displaying changing pieces of contemporary art. In the 1820’s, the Prince Regent engaged the landscape architect John Nash to redevelop the area. The present architecture of the square was developed by Sir Charles Barry and was completed in 1845, at the height of the reign of
Queen Victoria
. Trafalgar Square is an important tourist attraction and meeting point within London, and has been used for demonstrations, community gatherings and celebrations.
Red Square
is the world-renowned city square in the center of
Moscow
. Russia. The square separates the Kremlin fortress (the former Royal citadel and currently the official residence of the President of Russia) from a historic merchant quarter known as Kitai-gorod. As the major streets of Moscow radiate from Red Square in all directions, it is often considered the heart or focal point of Moscow and all of Russia. Red Square has enjoyed a fascinating and tumultuous history and boasts some of the world’s most photographed buildings. The Square once served as Moscow’s main market place and was also used for various public ceremonies and proclamations, and in some instances, as the site of coronation for Russia's czars. The Square has been gradually developed over time and has been used for official and military ceremonies by all Russian governments since it was established; the parades of military might in celebration of the October Revolution by the USSR. during the height of the Cold War are still remembered by all of a certain age. One cannot forget the magnificent St. Basil's Cathedral, with its distinctive onion domes, when one mentions the square. Red Square is also an important cultural, historical and tourist landmark.
Tiananmen Square
is the large city square in the middle of
Beijing
, China. The square lies between two impressive ancient gates, the Tiananmen Gate to the north and the Zhengyangmen or Qianmen Gate to the south. Tiananmen Square has a history dating back to the fifteenth century, and has been enlarged over time. Along the west side of the Square is the Great Hall of the People, while the east side encompasses the National Museum of China. The Square’s flatness is contrasted by the 38-meter high Monument to the People's Heroes and the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong. Chang'an Avenue, which is used for parades, lies between the Tiananmen Gate and the tree-lined Square. The urban context of the Square was altered in the 1990s with the construction of the National Grand Theater in its vicinity and the expansion of the National Museum. This historic landmark has great cultural significance and has been the site of several important events in Chinese history. Outside China, the square is best known in modern times as the focal point of the Tiananmen Square Protests of 1989, a pro-democracy movement which ended on June 4, 1989 with the declaration of martial law in Beijing by the government and the death of at least several hundred, and possibly thousands, of civilians.
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