The eleventh and penultimate coin of the series Creatures Colorful is dedicated to a semi-aquatic member of the family of weasels, the Otter. Thanks to its waterproof coat, its aerodynamic shape and its stabilizing tail, this animal is an excellent swimmer and diver. Having greatly reduced the number of copies during the 20th century, fortunately, it is on the road to recovery.
Otter populations are recovering in many parts of Europe due to the prohibition of the most harmful pesticides used in the late 70's. Improving water quality and protecting their natural habitat that is favoring them. Otters inhabit uncontaminated freshwater areas of all kinds, but they can also thrive in saltwater environments provided they have regular access to fresh water for cleanup purposes. Despite being a secret creature by nature, the otter became a world-known species in the 1960s thanks to the book Ring of Bright Water (The Shimmering circle) and the film of the same name, which tell the true story of the naturalist and author Gavin Maxwell, who lives on the Scottish coast in the company of his pet, an otter.
This coin and all of the series have the peculiarity that they have been colored with special inks that make the silhouette of the animal represented in the piece shine in the dark. The Austrian Mint has officially issued the piece today June 12.
On the reverse of the coin the otter is represented among the silhouettes of the other eleven animals that appear in the series of Colorful Creatures. While an otter printed in color is shown on the front of the coin that shines in the dark.
For this series, a face value of 3 euros is used, which has never been used before by the Austrian Mint, and is also legal currency in the country. For three years one of these coins is being issued, approximately one every three months.
With a maximum circulation of 50,000 pieces, the coins are presented in special packages of ten coins, designed for distributors and individually for collectors.
For this series, a face value of 3 euros is used, which has never been used before by the Austrian Mint, and is also legal currency in the country. For three years one of these coins is being issued, approximately one every three months.
With a maximum circulation of 50,000 pieces, the coins are presented in special packages of ten coins, designed for distributors and individually for collectors.
Specifications
Series: Colorful Creatures
Face value: 3 Euros
Diameter: 34 mm
Metal: Cupronickel
Weight: 16 g
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