Coming Soon in January 2013. Sold out at Helvetic mint.
Blue Iguana Extra Large Ultra High Relief 1oz. Silver Coin 2012
The blue iguana lives on the Grand Cayman Island in the Caribbean where over 500 have been released into the wild, and have been breeding in three different conservation sites. The blue iguana suffered heavy predation over the past decades. If they survived going up against stray dogs, feral cats and rats, they would often end up as roadkill from sunbathing in the busy streets. By 2002 there were only 12 of the blue iguanas left. It's estimated that in two or three more years the population will reach the conservation goal of 1,000 iguanas living in the wild, where they will then end the breeding program.
It's really great to see this beautiful endangered-species make a comeback. From 12 to an increase of more than 500 in such a short time is a major success. Hopefully they will be able to live in the wild without such heavy predation. Maybe the population control of stray dogs could be another issue to look at in preserving the species.
Helvetic Mint did a great job by striking one of kind beautiful coin with very small details of Iguanas skin ,eyes. etc.
There are no analogues like this Blue Iguana Silver coin.
Collectors from all the world waiting for this coin since december 2012. Coins Boutique one of the world coins dealers who is proud to offer this item to our local and foregn collectors.
