South Georgia 2017 Colossal Squid Blue Titanium Coin

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South Georgia 2017 Colossal Squid Blue Titanium Coin
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South Georgia 2017 Colossal Squid Blue Titanium Coin
The Colossal Squid has long been an animal from a sailors nightmare, appearing in folklore throughout the ages it has actually often been synonymous with the Kraken. A magnificent beast infamous for dragging unwary men to their doom and emitting a foul stench that comes from its lungs with each breath.
In reality, the Colossal Squid or Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni is not as foul as the reputation that precedes it, however there is some fact to the legends. A feud exists between the Colossal Squid and the Sperm Whale who battle on an impressive scale in the deep blue. Sperm whales are found covered in scars on their backs from the beaks of this squid and the beaks are found in big quantities inside the whales stomachs.
These squids are incredibly elusive and unfamiliar to science. They can reach an estimated 14m in length and weigh as much as 750kg but only a handful of juveniles have actually ever been officially recorded. A 5 meter specimen was caught on a long line off the coast of South Georgia at a depth of 1625 meters and it was so heavy that it could not be brought aboard the boat. They likewise have the largest documented eye in the animal kingdom (and that was from a young female) with a size of over 12 inches!
Pobjoy Mint believed it fitting to commemorate the life of such an uncommon marvel of nature by releasing this commemorative coin in blue Titanium. Due to the trouble of striking Titanium coins and that Titanium reacts differently with every strike, each Colossal Squid coin is technically different from all others. There is likewise a lined effect that exists on the coins which is unique to this metal.
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Island Stamps and Coins is a trading name of Island Numismatics. We are based in the Isle of Man, a small island in the middle of the Irish Sea between England and Ireland. We specialise in new uncirculated and Proof Silver and Gold coins from Great Britain and its dependencies. We also deal in new Isle of Man Commemorative Stamps in Mint and Cancelled to Order Sets as well as other related gifts.
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ISBN
Does Not Apply
Certification
Yes
MPN
L1171100
Region
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
EAN
5056055203168
UPC
Does Not Apply
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
Denomination
Two Pounds
Brand
Pobjoy Mint Limited
Era
Elizabeth II (1952-Now)
Circulated/Uncirculated
Uncirculated
Composition
990 Titanium
Year of Issue
2017