Big Five Mauquoy Edition 5oz Silver
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Amazing high relief quality
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Traditional minting by Mauquoy Mint
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Mintage only 999 pcs. worldwide
In 1875 the engraver Maarten Mauquoy opened an engraving workshop in Belgium.
His artistry was passed down, and indeed enhanced, from generation to generation.
His artistry was passed down, and indeed enhanced, from generation to generation.
Mauquoy's excellent reputation spread and was soon attracting the attention of the royal house in Europe.
The seal “Handmade in Belgium” bears witness to the high quality of Mauquoy.
Due to this beautiful traditional minting the animals look very realistic.
Each of these beautiful 5 ounce silver coins has an individual edge numbering.
The seal “Handmade in Belgium” bears witness to the high quality of Mauquoy.
Due to this beautiful traditional minting the animals look very realistic.
Each of these beautiful 5 ounce silver coins has an individual edge numbering.
Big Five Lion
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Big Five Elephant
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Big Five Leopard
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Big Five Rhino
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Big Five Water Buffalo
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Information about the artist:
Beni Debacker - Royal Portraits
The belgian artist was born in 1970 and studied scuplting at the Académie royale des Beaux-Arts de Bruxelles.
Since 2004 he has been a self-employed sculptor, restaurateur, and medallion maker.
He worked with the Mauquoy studio to create the official medallion for the royal palace of Belgium, which displayed the portraits of king Philippe and queen Mathilde for their coronation ceremonies in 2013.
(self portrait)