The esteemed Pobjoy Mint honors the 100th anniversary of naturalist Joy Adamson’s birth and the 50th anniversary of her popular book “Born Free,” with this unusual coin combining sterling silver and crystal. Adamson, who dedicated her life to preserving African animals, is best known for the adoption of the lioness Elsa. That heart-warming story, told in her international best-selling book, also became an award-winning movie. The coin’s center features a tawny yellow genuine crystal with an engraving of a lioness visible on both sides. The silver outer ring includes a montage of other lion images. The Pobjoy Mint will donate a portion of the proceeds from each sale to the Born Free Foundation to help the African lion population. With a mintage of just 5,000 this Proof $10 coin is sure to be in great demand.
38.6mm, 23.45g, Sterling silver proof encapsulated in display box
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