Ceylon / Sri Lanka
Assam, India
Japan
Taiwan
Nepal
China
Kenya
Egypt
South Africa
Specification
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Alloy
Silver - 925Ag with colour
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Denomination
50p
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Weight
8g
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Authority
St Helena
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Diameter
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Edge
Plain
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Issue limit
3500
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Total Mintage
3500
BEHIND THE CRAFT
Behind the Craft - Aesops Fables - The Hare and the Tortoise
The simple stories of Aesop’s Fables are usually accompanied by bright, entertaining illustrations that bring the tales to life and fascinate young children.
Our new Aesop’s Fables Collection follows that tradition, building over time to include six beautiful coins by the talented designer Heena Raj. Each of Heena’s illustrated designs presents the central message and image of the story in glorious colour. The first coin to be released is ‘The Hare and the Tortoise’, where Tortoise’s ingenuity and dedication overcome Hare’s speed and arrogance. The moral of the story is:
‘slow and steady wins the race’
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Aesop’s Fables is the first children’s gift collection from East India Company Collections, and while slow and steady might have won the day for the Tortoise, with strong early interest in these strictly limited-edition coins we are encouraging early orders to avoid losing the race to add them to your collection, or to give as a gift to a special young person in your life.
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• The first coin in our new exclusive Aesop’s Fables Collection
• An ideal gift coin for children and young collectors • A strictly limited edition of just 3,500 coins worldwide • Struck in .925 sterling silver • Fully illustrated story book beautifully hand-illustrated by designer Heena Rai • Finished to our finest Proof quality • Presented in a unique 50p shape acrylic display box |
Product Detail
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Aesop’s Fables is the first children’s gift collection from East India Company Collections, and while slow and steady might have won the day for the Tortoise, with strong early interest in these strictly limited-edition coins we are encouraging early orders to avoid losing the race to add them to your collection, or to give as a gift to a special young person in your life.
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• The first coin in our new exclusive Aesop’s Fables Collection
• An ideal gift coin for children and young collectors • A strictly limited edition of just 3,500 coins worldwide • Struck in .925 sterling silver • Fully illustrated story book beautifully hand-illustrated by designer Heena Rai • Finished to our finest Proof quality • Presented in a unique 50p shape acrylic display box |
Stories
Aesops Fables
Aesop’s Fables is a collection of short morality tales believed to have originally been told by Aesop, a slave and storyteller who lived in ancient Greece. His story is so ancient that the facts about his life are unclear, but the simple truths of his fables have been passed on through the centuries, timeless tales still read and enjoyed all over the world to this day
Many of the stories feature animals and inanimate objects that speak, solve problems and have human characteristics, a magical approach to storytelling that gives them a universal appeal across generations and nations.
Many of the stories feature animals and inanimate objects that speak, solve problems and have human characteristics, a magical approach to storytelling that gives them a universal appeal across generations and nations.
The human truths of Aesop’s Fables have been passed down from generation to generation, either read aloud or told in books with entertaining illustrations that bring the stories to life. This combination of simple stories and visual storytelling makes Aesop’s Fables an ideal theme for coin design, which itself has been used to tell stories for centuries.
Every detail of Heena’s exclusive design is captured by our finest Proof quality finish and the latest colour printing techniques, creating a presentation which will prove magical to collectors young and old alike.
This stunning silver Proof-quality coin is presented in a clear acrylic case, meaning it can be safely displayed and enjoyed on a bedside cabinet or bookshelf for generations to come.
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FAQ
What is the difference between maximum mintage and issue limit?
Maximum mintage is the total number of individuals coins which will be struck, this includes coins presented is sets. The Issue limit refers to the number of coins which will be sold in the specific presentation.
What if the maximum mintage and issue limit is the same?
This means the coin will only be available in the presentation shown and will not be issued in any other way.
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Delivery & Returns
UK Standard Delivery: £9.95
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