One of the most talked about coins of recent months has been the debut release of a new series of lunar coins from a brand new mint. Called ‘Lunar Skulls’ the coins exhibit a fresh approach to the lunar market by moving away from depictions of the animal, or a stylised version of one, for something a little more off-beat; their skulls.
Striking it lucky, given the goat is one of the harder lunar animals to depict well, yet has an extremely cool looking skull, the coin has created some serious buzz. Even on the initial eBay sales run (Son Montuno has an ebay store), the proof coins had doubled in price and were still selling as fast as they were posted.
There were some concerns, including my own, that the coin wouldn’t live up to the potential of the original line-art, but the images tell a different story. A first class effort: well done to all involved.
If you want to see more, check out our original post.
Better looking than I hoped for – the original line work drawings looked good but you never know until you see it in the flesh. I can’t wait to get mine. Many thanks for the images Mik and keep up the great work.
Its a very good idea indeed – offering a more matcho approach to the theme. The horn of the goat-skull makes a particularly good job in bringing on the shiver and thrills and the size of the skull is big and boasting as it should be.
Not sure if I like the obverse though, the coat of arms could have been bigger therby reducing the rim, and the pattern above it makes the coin look abit like a partyballon from a kid’s birthdayparty and that doesn’t match the whole scary skull concept.
Can’t wait to see how they will tackle the Year of The Snake… but they have ten years to figure that out 🙂
I bet they’re just glad there isn’t a year of the jellyfish….
The dragon should be interesting. Or should I say the dinosaur skull it will be based on.
A knock up mix of Spinosaurus and Carnotaurus would work a treat.
Which is better bargain: Buy this Year of Goat 2015 Ghana 5000 cedis silver coins from Son Montuno Mint or First Coin Company? Which is cheaper?
Prices change all the tiem. You’d need to check on the day you want to purchase.
What private mint have minted 2015 Ghana 5 cedis silver Lunar Skull Year of Goat coins?
It has not, and likely will not be revealed. Many mints keep their relationships private.
Their word is NO GOOD, they stated “– We have obtained a contract for a new country (new country every year, guaranteed!)” SO MUCH FOR THEIR “GUARANTEE”
A company is only as good as their word., theirs is NO GOOD.