Congo, 10 Francs (Warriors of the World - Spartan) 2010 Proof

This is a fantastic set from the Worth Collection. All 7 New Wonders of the World in a large handsome presentation case. Each crownsized medallions is gold plated and in a protective capsule. The Seven Wonders of the New World are Petra in Jordan, Chichén-Itzá in Mexico, Christ the Redeemer in Brazil, Machupicchu in Peru, Taj Mahal in India, Great Wall in China, and Roman Colosseum in Italy. They make a beautiful and educational set of proof medallions in the handsome presentation case. A great way to learn about the world.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo issued a series of Proof Crowns or 10 Francs in 2010 to honour real and fantasy Warriors of the World. Here we are offering the Japanese Samurai hero of the Emperor. Each silver plated crown is struck in gleaming Proof condition and we think we bought most of the mintage.

This bar was made to mark the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the unsinkable Titanic. She was on her maiden voyage and she was even known as ‘The Unsinkable Titanic’ of the White Star Lines. This bar is gold plated with the ship on the obverse and the reverse reading ‘Tragedy of the Titanic In Memory of Titanic Victims’. An important reminder of the 100th anniversary of the sinking of The Titanic. A Proof bar offered in a capsule.