2014 2 Oz Silver $2 Niue VOLCANO ERTA ALE Ethiopia Antique Finish Coin.
DESCRIPTION
Erta Ale is one of the main attractions of the Danakil, and had became a popular tour destination in recent years. Unfortunately, the deadly attack on 4 January 2012 against tourists and scientists camped on the crater rim, in which several were killed, illustrates that the area is politically unstable and can be subject to terrorist attacks. Anyone visiting the volcano should be aware of this.
The amazing Erta Ale volcano is immortalised on this very interesting 2 Oz Silver coin issued by Niue Island.
This unique and extremely rare coin
Erta Ale volcano is a large basaltic shield volcano in the Erta Ale volcanic range in the central northern Danakil depression (NE Ethiopia).
It is famed for its persistent lava lake which has been active during most of the past decades since it was first discovered in the 1960s.
Erta Ale is only 613 m high, but as typical for a shield volcano has a very gentle slopes and a large 40 km diameter base.
Limited Mintage Of 688 Pieces Worldwide.
SPECIFICATIONS
Country: Niue
Year: 2014
Metal: Silver
Purity: .999
Weight: 2 Oz - 62.2g
Denomination: $2
Diameter: 50 mm
Mintage: 688 Pcs Worldwide
Finish: ANTIQUE FINISH, ULTRA HIGH RELIEF N REAL VOLCANO ROCK INSERT.
Certificate COA: Yes
Box: Yes.
