No one should have to be told who Sherlock Holmes is. "The Hound of the Baskervilles" is the most well-known of all of Sherlock Holmes' tales.
The 1 ounce proof silver Sherlock Typeface coin is the perfect numismatic representation of the inextricable bond between the written word and the human imagination.
The first few paragraphs of "The Hound of the Baskervilles" have been reproduced in their entirety, word for word, from the English original, by using to exquisite Know How micro-minting technology.
The image of Sherlock Holmes appears to be a visual illusion. Numismatically speaking, what happens in our minds when we read is represented by the letters becoming an image.
The first chapter of "The Hound of the Baskervilles" by Arthur Conan Doyle is inscribed in tiny letters on the reverse of the Sherlock Holmes Typeface1 oz silver coin.
The slightly heavier execution of individual letters creates the familiar image of Sherlock Holmes, complete with pipe and deerstalker. On the outer rim, the year 2023 appears below the name "Sherlock Holmes."
Elizabeth II's likeness graces the obverse.
Cook Islands government-issued currency with the full faith and confidence of the international community.
These one-of-a-kind oversized coin were minted 1887 pieces, the year of Arthur Conan Doyle's publication, and feature a proof finish and mint year of that year.
Custom packaging and a Certificate of Authenticity will accompany your Sherlock Holmes silver coin delivery.
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