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20 Dollars Ladybug
| Uitgever | Liberia |
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| Jaar | 2024 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Beschrijving voorzijde | The obverse features a highly detailed, naturalistic rendition of two ladybugs in flight, depicted in a dynamic diagonal composition across the mirror-polished black field. The larger ladybug is shown in the foreground with its spotted elytra prominently displayed and its wings partially extended, while a smaller specimen appears in the upper right, conveying a sense of depth and motion. The background field is decorated with an intricate, kaleidoscopic pattern of interlocking four-leaf clover motifs arranged in a spiralling formation, transitioning from densely packed at the center to sparsely outlined near the rim. The legend REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA curves along the upper left, while the denomination 20 DOLLARS, the fineness 1 OZ 9999 FINE SILVER, and the date 2024 are inscribed along the lower right periphery in Latin characters. |
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| Beschrijving keerzijde | The reverse presents a finely engraved, highly realistic portrait of a single ladybug viewed from above, its spotted rounded elytra rendered in meticulous detail against a deeply recessed, mirror-polished black field. The beetle is positioned in the upper central area of the coin, its six articulated legs clearly delineated beneath its body. The entire field is filled with an elaborate, symmetrical mandala-like background composed of interlocking floral and paisley ornamental motifs, creating a lace-like tapestry that frames the central insect motif. At the lower centre of the field, the engraver's monogram and the mint mark LGM are inscribed. The design bears no additional legends, with the artistic composition serving as the sole decorative element. |
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| Aanvullende informatie |
Liberia has issued novelty bullion under its own authority since the 1990s, when the country's near-total monetary collapse made licensing its sovereign name to foreign minting operations — primarily European — a reliable source of hard currency income. The ladybug series falls squarely within that commercial tradition. The KM#1088 reference confirms this piece is catalogued rather than ad-hoc, but the issuing relationship is effectively between a private mint and a compliant nominal sovereign.