2018 Coconut Crab - TITANIUM Coin in Capsule+COA British Indian Ocean Territory

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2018 British Indian Ocean Territory
COCONUT CRAB
TITANIUM COIN
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Comes in Capsule with Certificate of Authenticity
Mintage limited to only 7500 coins!
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The Coconut Crab is the world’s largest Land Arthropod and an incredibly impressive looking crab. These Crabs are widely found in the British Indian Ocean Territory so we found it more than appropriate to issue this coin on their behalf. The design shows two large coconut crabs, one on the floor feasting on the flesh of a coconut and the other climbing a coconut palm. The denomination shown is £2, available in Titanium and Unc. Cupro Nickel.
The obverse features the Pobjoy exclusive effigy design of HM Queen Elizabeth II in exceptional detail. As Titanium reacts differently with every strike each of the 7,500 Titanium coins are technically different and vary slightly in color. There is also a lined effect that is present on the coins which is unique to this metal.
Coconut crabs are famous for their massive size, weighing over 4kg and with a leg span that can reach over 1 meter. This makes these crabs the largest land-living Arthropod in the world. They are found throughout Indonesia, Indian Ocean and parts of the Pacific. Although their name suggests that they primarily feed on Coconuts, this is not the case and coconuts make up a small proportion of their diet. They can, however, be found climbing the Coconut Palms and occasionally using broken coconut shells as protection. Recent footage has shown a coconut crab hunting a Seabird! Once they get hold of the bird, their powerful claws easily break the bird’s wings and then more crabs that smell the kill will descend on the defenseless bird!
Unfortunately, Coconut crabs have been extensively hunted on islands where there is a human population as their flesh is considered both a delicacy and an aphrodisiac. When the tables are turned and they manage to pinch a human, they can cause considerable pain and will not release their grip for a long time. One technique used to free someone from their powerful grip is to tickle their underbelly!
Year
2018
Face Value
Two Pounds
Metal
Titanium
Weight
10g
Size (mm)
36.1mm
Capsule/COA
Yes/Yes
Mintage
7500
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