Long-Tailed Blue

Silver Medal, 999 Proof, ½ oz, 50 mm

SKU
23057500
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$64.00
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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

Long-Tailed Blue (Lampides Boeticus)
Fifth in the "Butterflies of Israel" Series

The Long-Tailed Blue butterfly is outstanding for its beautiful blue color. Common in Israel throughout most of the year and in most areas, its wingspan measures 3.5 cm. The male guards the territory and drives away any intruders.

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


Catalog SKU Condition Diameter Issuing Year Material Name Quantity Weight
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.