Description

🐊 2022 “American Alligator” 1 oz Silver Proof

Smartminting® Ultra High Relief | Palau | CIT Masterpiece

Prepare to come face-to-face with one of nature’s most ancient predators. This 2022 release from Palau is a tour de force of modern numismatics, capturing the raw, scaly power of the American Alligator in breathtaking Ultra High Relief (UHR).

✨ The Smartminting® Revolution

• Unprecedented Depth: Thanks to CIT’s Smartminting® technology, the alligator’s head literally rises off the surface of the coin. The relief is so high it feels more like a sculpture than a flat piece of currency.

• Hyper-Realistic Texture: Look closely at the scales, the jagged teeth, and the reptilian eye. Every individual “scute” on the alligator’s skin is rendered with razor-sharp clarity, contrasting beautifully against the mirrored proof fields.

• Immersive Design: The alligator is depicted emerging from the swampy waters, creating a sense of movement and tension. The water’s surface is captured with a unique finish that mimics the murky depths of the Everglades.

💎 Collector Excellence

• Pure Silver: Struck from 1 oz of .999 fine silver.²

• Proof Finish: The high-polish background emphasizes the frosted, ultra-high-relief details of the predator, making the animal appear to leap out of the coin.

• Official Legal Tender: Issued by the Republic of Palau with a face value of $5, featuring the iconic Neptune coat of arms on the obverse.³

• Limited Mintage: As with all CIT high-relief masterpieces, mintage is strictly limited to ensure long-term collector value.⁴

📊 Specifications at a Glance

Dangerous beauty in silver form. The 2022 American Alligator is a “must-have” for fans of wildlife coins and those who appreciate the absolute cutting edge of minting technology.