Sealand Orca Silver Coin Proof 1994

Description

Product Description For Sealand Orca Silver Coin Proof 1994:

This listing is for one Uncirculated:

ORCA KILLER WHALE 
TREASURES OF THE SEA
PRINCIPALITY OF SEALAND
1994 One Dollar Silver Proof Commemorative Coin Uncirculated

In 1994 Sealand issued a Proof silver dollar coin and a Brilliant Uncirculated copper-nickel half dollar coin.  Both coins show an Orca, also known as a Killer Whale, on one side and the Sealand Arms on the other.  Moreover, the diameter for both coins is 39mm.  Certainly, they are both interesting and attractive coins from a rather interesting “nation”.

This listing is for the One Dollar Silver Proof version.

Noteworthy, the coin has a one dollar face value but is not legal tender anywhere.

This 39 mm diameter coin is much larger than both USA quarter (24.26 mm in diameter) and USA half dollar (30.61 mm in diameter).

Coin Specifications:
Year: 1994.
Metal: Silver.
Condition: Proof.
Mint: The Collectors Mint.
Mintage: 20,000.
Diameter: 39.0 mm.
Weight: 1 Troy Ounce.
Denomination: $1.00.
Edge Type: reeded.

Background Info For Sealand:

You may have some difficulty finding Sealand on the map. That is because it is a self-declared nation located on an abandoned 10,000 square foot WWII era radar platform approximately 6 miles off the coast of England.  Sealand was founded in 1967 when “Prince Roy” occupied the platform, declared it a sovereign nation, and set up a pirate radio station.  Though the British government tried to shut down the operation, the British courts held that Sealand was located in international waters and beyond the government’s jurisdiction, so he was free to operate his own “nation”.   

Since then the British government opened the country up to commercial radio, which killed off Sealands main revenue source.  In 1978  the “country” was invaded and occupied by a German businessman over a contract dispute, however it was soon retaken by force under the leadership of “Prince Roy.”  Sealand now hosts internet services for those who want their internet activities to be beyond the reach of any national government.

Background Info For Orca Killer Whale:

The orca or killer whale is a toothed whale that is an efficient predator, even attacking huge young blue whales.  Their only enemy is human beings. Orcas live in small, close-knit, life-long pods and have 1 blowhole.  The killer whale belongs to the family of dolphins and is the biggest dolphin.  It is sometimes called the “wolf of the sea” because its behavior is similar to that of wolves.

Orcas grow to be about 27-33 feet (8-10 m) long, weighing more than 8,000-12,000 pounds (3.600-5.400 kg).  The male orca is larger than the female.  They are the largest member of the dolphin family.

Disclaimers For This Sealand Orca Silver Coin Proof 1994:

First, we enlarged photos in this listing to show details.
NEXT, PARDON REFLECTIONS IN PHOTO – DUE TO COIN BEING HIGHLY REFLECTIVE, YOU CAN SEE CAMERA LENS AND FINGERS REFLECTED ON COIN.
Noteworthy, coin you receive may vary somewhat from that shown but will be in same general condition.
Importantly, coin may have superficial scratches and/or minor wear of finish and/or nicks from way these coins are stacked at the mint.
Furthermore, coin may have minor spotting and/or toning and/or oxidation.

This Orca Killer Whale Silver Proof Coin Uncirculated makes a great addition for your collection!

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