2021 - Samoa - 2oz. - Samurai Mask (Antiqued)

Japan’s ancient Samurai warriors were highly trained fighters who epitomized the art of combat. They were an elite caste of aristocratic soldiers known worldwide for their recognizable katana swords and armor. The most recognizable piece of Samurai armor was the mempo, a mask made from leather and iron. These imposing face shields weren’t just for protection; they were also worn to intimidate enemies. And now one of those masks appears as the first release in the Ancient Warriors Series that honors some of history’s greatest warriors and their iconic masks.
A Horrific Scowling Face Shrouded In Mystery
Although this piece looks like it could be a charm worn about one’s neck as a mystical talisman to ward off evil, it’s actually an ingeniously shaped coin struck in two full ounces of highly pure 99.9% fine silver. This 18 mm x 46 mm x 49 mm shaped piece features incredible detail that brings to life a helmeted warrior with a horrific scowling face, pointed nose, and eyes shrouded in mystery. What really bring this design home is the application of an antiqued finish that gives the coin a weathered and ancient-looking appearance befitting the legacy of Japan’s ancient Samurai warriors.
This Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) coin was struck by China’s New Century Mint on behalf of the Republic of Samoa and is $5 legal tender. It will come beautifully displayed in a custom presentation box and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Just 500 of these exquisite 2021 Samoa Two-Ounce Silver Samurai Mask Antiqued Coins were struck for worldwide release — a miniscule edition limit for such a spectacular coin