2021 Hourglass 2oz Silver Antiqued Coin

2021 Hourglass 2oz Silver Antiqued Coin

Believed to have been invented in the eighth century, the hourglass used the flow of fine sand from one bulb to another in order to measure intervals of time with accuracy. As well as applications in religious and civic life, the hourglass was also useful to mariners. Despite being superseded by mechanical clocks, the hourglass remains relevant in modern culture symbolising the passage of time and the transience of all things.

With an antique finish conveying the surface abrasions of an ancient artefact, the coin portrays an astrological design incorporating sinuous, organic lines characteristic of art nouveau. Comprising representations of the sun and moon with facial features, and phases of the moon, the artistry surrounds an hourglass insert filled with fine particles that mimic the flow of sand in an authentic device.

The coin is housed in a classes display case with a clear lid. Packaged within an illustrated shipper, each coin is accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.

Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 2oz of 99.9% pure silver, the coin is issued under the Government of Tuvalu.

The Perth Mint will release no more than 2,500 of the 2021 Hourglass Antiqued Coins.

The coin's obverse has been individually 'antiqued' to give it a unique finish conveying the surface abrasions of an ancient artefact. As a result of this treatment, the appearance of each coin in the mintage may vary.

Denomination :  $2 (Tuvalu)

Quality :            Antiqued Coloured

Metal :              Silver

Weight :            2oz

Diameter :         45.60 mm

Mintage :           2,500

Certificate of Authenticity : Perth Mint Numbered Certificate of Authenticity.