Time Capsule silver coin from CIT follows innovative warped 2016 Space Time Continuum

If you’re looking for unusual and high-quality numimsatics that push boundaries, the prime candidates to supply them to you are Coin Invest Trust and the Mint of Poland. While the latter has directed its energies to a high-end dimensional range, this year represented by a pair of bell-shaped coins, the former has continued to launch a varied and exquisitely detailed selection of coins. Aided greatly by its new minting technology SmartMinting, designed alongside the German mint BH Mayer, CIT’s output has leapfrogged the competition and their production abilities are much in demand.

Alongside such perennial favourites as Tiffany Art and Mongolian Wildlife Protection, there are numerous unique coins that catch the eye. One of the very best this year has been what is ostensibly a sequel to last years surprising Space-Time Continuum (STC) silver coin. Called Time Capsule, this is a beautiful numismatic and while a different concept to STC, the family resemblance is immediately obvious.

The unusual in this case is relatively restrained – just a lightly twisted shape in a square format. The design is what makes this one special. Depicting a selection of timepieces on the reverse face and a similar number of clock movements on the obverse, the central part of the coin features a watchface that appears to dive into one side of the coin and come out of the other. SmartMintings extraordinary ability to depict rapid changes in prominence while simultaneously maintaining fine detail is clearly working brilliantly here. The video further down highlights it very well.

Struck in an ounce of fine silver, just 1,500 of these eye-catching coins will be produced. Each will come in packaging that resembles and can be used as an actual time capsule. A certificate of authenticity is enclosed. All in it’s a superb package and initial prices have settled at under the €150 mark. Site sponsors Minted-UK and PowerCoin all sell the coin.

2017 TIME CAPSULE PROOF SILVER COIN

MINTS DESCRIPTION

A time capsule is a historic cache of items or information, a contemporary witness of a moment in time intended for future generations. Often it is filled with memorable objects, sealed, and stored away from the public for a certain period of time. Presenting a time capsule as a gift to a close friend or family member is becoming increasingly popular.

The CIT time capsule already contains one very special item – a warped coin, successor to the hugely popular Space-Time Continuum coin of 2015. However, with room available for additional items, CIT’s time capsule will not only excite numismatic enthusiasts, but anyone looking for a one-of-a-kind gift.

2017 TIME CAPSULE COIN VIDEO

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2017 TIME CAPSULE IMAGES

SPECIFICATION

NAME 2017 TIME CAPSULE
DENOMINATION $5 Cook Islands
COMPOSITION 0.999 silver
WEIGHT 31.1 grams
DIAMETER 35.0 x 35.0 mm
FINISH Proof-like
MODIFICATIONS High-relief, twisted
MINTAGE 1,500
BOX / COA Time Capsule / Yes

 

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