It was back in mid-2021 that Numiartis debuted a second series of Egyptian Symbols coins with Bastet, the cat god, featuring a black cat in full Ancient Egyptian garb on its reverse, itself following a first series that ran from 2014 to 2017. Beautifully detailed, and enhanced with CIT’s proprietary Smartminting technology, it was an attractive look at a very popular numismatic subject.

The second coin has finally arrived, and depicts a beautiful scarab, an iconic symbol in this culture. The key here is obviously the impressive colouring, with that oil slick, metallic colouration on the beetle’s carapace, and the graduated colours on what would have been the gemstone-encrusted jewellery wings. You can definitely imagine Nefertiti wearing it.

Both the rest of this reverse face, and the entirety of the obverse, are covered in various elements, with the latter’s temple room absolutely packed with detailing. It’s good to see the obverse change so completely from the first coin, rather than being common to the series. The antique finishing is a staple of this genre, and for good reason.

Just 500 of these three-ounce coins will be struck, and each will be boxed with a certificate of Authenticity. A pretty coin, it should be available to order any time now.