Product Overview
This beautiful silver coin is dedicated to the series Prehistoric Arts - Cave painting
This coin shows one of the big five: the Elephant. Painting thousands of years ago it still survives today.
Deep in the Tadrart Acacus you will find rock art paintings of diverse African animals dating back thousands of years ago.
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.
The area is known for its rock-art and was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985 because of the importance of these paintings and carvings. The paintings date from 12,000 BC to 100 AD and reflect cultural and natural changes in the area. There are paintings and carvings of animals such as giraffes, elephants, ostriches and camels, but also of men and horses. Men are depicted in various daily life situations, for example while making music and dancing.
- Modern design of an old cave painting
- Partly colored
- New unique coloring technique
| Country | Niue |
| Denomination | 2 Dollars |
| Year | 2011 |
| Quality | Proof Color |
| Material | Silver .925 |
| Weight (g) | 25 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Mintage pcs | 1000 |
| Certificate (COA) | Yes |
| Presentation case (box) |
Yes |
