Product Description
Prehistoric Arts -Cave painting
| Deep in the Tadrart Acacus you will find rock art paintings of diverse African animals dating back thousands of years ago. This coin shows one of the big five: the Elephant. Painting thousands of years ago it still survives today. |
The Acacus Mountains or Tadrart Acacus form a mountain range in the desert of western Libya, part of the Sahara. They are situated east of the Libyan city of Ghat and stretch north from the Algerian border about 100 km. Tadrart means 'mountain' in the native language of the area (Tamahaq language). The area has a particularly rich array of prehistoric rock art. | |
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Country | Niue |
Year of Issue | 2011 |
Denomination | 2 Dollars |
Metal | Silver |
Fineness (% purity) | 925/1000 |
Mintage (pcs) | 999 only |
Weight (g) | 1/2 oz |
Diameter (mm) | 35 |
Quality | Proof |
Certificate of Authenticity | Yes |
Package type | Box |
Special Features | Partly colored |