ISLE OF MAN 1 CROWN 2010 Silver 1 Oz. PF KUBLAI KHAN 'PAIZA' SHAPE w/Wooden Box - $2,325 - (Vancouver, BC)

ISLE OF MAN 1 CROWN 2010 = KUBLAI KHAN = 750 years ago in 1260, Kublai Khan became the fifth Grand Khan of the magnificent Mongol Empire. A grandson of Genghis Khan, he ruled from his summer capital at Xanadu and built a powerful empire that covered one-fifth of the known world. He also became a cult hero in Europe when he welcomed Marco Polo to China. In celebration of Kublai Khan’s 750th anniversary, the Isle of Man has issued a stunning new coin. The coin is shaped like a traditional ‘Paiza’, a money-like tablet given to Kublai Khan’s patrons – including Marco Polo – that could be exchanged for goods and services. This is one of the most beautiful and unusual coins of the year Box is engraved BY THE STRENGTH OF ETERNAL HEAVEN,HOLY BE THE KHANS NAME. LET HIM THAT PAYS HIM NOT REVERENCE BE KILLEDLegal tender coin of the Isle of Man • Coin is in the shape of a traditional ‘Paiza’ • Available in Proof Fine 999. Silver • Silver coin is struck four times to achieve the legendary Pobjoy ‘Proof’ finish • Each coin is presented in a beautiful antiqued timber presentation case 150 x 110 x 55 mm Silver coin is long 70 mm x 22 mm wide 1 crown Proof 0.999 silver , Weight 31.103 grams . Limited to 3,000 issued The item shown is an example of the item Import duties, taxes, and charges are NOT INCLUDED in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding / buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up - do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts" - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior

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