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Common Blue

Silver Medal, 999 Proof, ½ oz, 50 mm

SKU

23054500

In stock

$64.00

Specifications

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Issuing Year	2018
Material	Silver
Fineness	999
Weight	½ oz.
Diameter	50 mm
Max Mintage	3,600
Design	Meir Eshel

Common Blue (Polyommatus Icarus)
Second in the "Butterflies of Israel" Series

The Common Blue is a small butterfly with a 3.5 centimeter wingspan, common in temperate regions. In Israel it is found near to the Mediterranean from March to November. The male is blue-colored, while the colors of the female are more brownish. The male guards its territory, driving away intruders. The female deposits its eggs on leaves of a large genus of perennial herbs known as Ononis.

Israel's location at the meeting point of three zoological regions creates a rich wildlife, which includes butterflies have come to be a symbol of beauty and liberty. Their alluring colors and beauty together with their graceful movements create inspiration for artists.

Design: Meir Eshel

Description
Face: A beautiful butterfly depiction in full color on a background of flowers. Around the border, the name of the butterfly in English and Hebrew. To the right, the Holy Land Mint trademark , below the weight, metal fineness and mint year.
Common Reverse: A variety of butterflies fluttering around flowers.

Issue Name: Butterflies of Israel

Series Name: Butterflies of Israel

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23059500		50 mm	2019	Silver .999	Levantine Marbled White	3,600	½ oz.
23058500		50 mm	2019	Silver .999	Painted Lady	3,600	½ oz.
23056500		50 mm	2019	Silver .999	Swallowtail	3,600	½ oz.
23054500		50 mm	2018	Silver .999	Common Blue	3,600	½ oz.
23060500		50 mm	2018	Silver .999	Lesser Fiery Copper	3,600	½ oz.
23057500		50 mm	2019	Silver .999	Long-Tailed Blue	3,600	½ oz.
23055500		50 mm	2018	Silver .999	Lesser Spotted Fritillary	3,600	½ oz.
23053500		50 mm	2018	Silver .999	Plain Tiger	3,600	½ oz.
73053500		50 mm	2019	Silver .999	Butterflies of Israel	3,600	½ oz.