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2023 Sierra Leone Centenary of the Opening of Tutankhamun’s Tomb 1oz Silver BU Coin
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2023 Sierra Leone Centenary of the Opening of Tutankhamun’s Tomb 1oz Silver BU Coin

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Item specifics
Year of Issue:2023
Issuing Country:Sierra Leone
Weight:1 oz
Mintage:10,000
Composition:.999 Silver
Finish:BU
Special Feature:Reverse Frosted
Denomination:$1
Diameter:38.60mm
Packaging:Coin Flip

Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the release of a brand new reverse frosted silver bullion coin on behalf of Sierra Leone, to commemorate the Centenary of the opening of Tutankhamun’s Tomb.

The fascination with Tutankhamun as we know today didn’t necessarily stem from the king himself but more so from his Tomb. Tutankhamun’s Tomb was discovered in 1922 almost completely intact in the Valley of the Kings, Luxor, by English archaeologist and Egyptologist Howard Carter.

The Tomb consisted of four chambers, an entrance staircase and corridor, all of which were filled with an abundance of more than 5,000 artefacts including thrones, furniture, statues and the infamous ‘Death Mask’.

This stunning new bullion coin design features the ‘Death Mask’ of Tutankhamun with hieroglyphics in the background and the wording “TUTANKHAMUN” in the surround. It also features a silver bullion privy mark “P” which is exclusive to Pobjoy Mint Bullion coins. Bullion coins are always a very attractive purchase due to their intrinsic metal value and unique designs. In order to maintain the exclusivity of this piece, no more than 10,000 of the Silver Reverse Frosted Bullion coins will be produced.  The obverse of the coin features the Coat of Arms of Sierra Leone with a frosted background.

King Tutankhamun was an Egyptian ruler who was thought to have been in power at the end of the 18th Dynasty from 1341 B.C, up until his death in 1324 B.C aged 19. Tutankhamun’s recognition was minute in comparison to his successors. However, at the time of his ruling the young king was often praised by the people of Egypt for amending his predecessor’s wrong doings and reforming Egypt after it had been left in turmoil at the hands of Akhenaten. Although Tutankhamun may have left an impression in the eyes of his people, the popularity of the young Pharaoh only arose on a global scale as the result of exploration of the various royal burial grounds by Europeans, more than 3000 years after his death. Tutankhamun’s Death Mask was hand crafted from 1 sheet of gold and embellished with over 150 ritual jewels. It was created to ceremoniously cover and protect the face of the deceased, allowing for the spirit to recognise the body in the afterlife. These findings proved significant for archaeologists as it spurred renewed interest in Ancient Egypt and the marvels of Luxor, making ‘Howard Carter’ and ‘Tutankhamun’ the renowned household names they are today.
  • Brand New 2023 Reverse Frosted Silver Bullion Coin
  • Issued on behalf of the Bank of Sierra Leone
  • Limited to 10,000 Silver Bullion Coins Worldwide!
  • Unique “P” Privy Mark
  • Also available: 10 pieces and 20 pieces

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