2022 1oz Silver Proof Tanzania Hydra

I'm fond of dragons. I especially like dragons depicted on gold and silver. The problem isn't with finding one, but with finding one that looks like a respectable dragon should.

What I mean by this is many set out with good intentions, but fall short. A dragon should be ferocious and terrifying. No offense to the Perth Mint, but their depiction of a dragon is terrible, and most other mints typically follow suit. Here's an example:

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See what I mean? It's a nice coin, but in my opinion it's not a very "cool" looking dragon.

Now, let's look at a VERY cool dragon, the Hydra! The Hydra is a dragon with multiple heads. It typically has wings, but unlike traditional dragons, it can't actually fly.

Obverse

The obverse depicts the Tanzanian coat of arms. On the coat of arms there is a native shield resting on top of a depiction of Mount Kilimanjaro. The shield is supported on both sides by a male and female mative. (Source)

Reverse

Now, THIS is a dragon! You have a great close-up feature of one of the many heads. In the background you can see the other heads facing different directions and in different poses, giving it a sense of life and action to it. The level of detail here is fantastic!

Specifications

I love that the mintage is only 499 pieces. I only paid $99 for this amazing coin! Everywhere I see this online it's priced at $150. I can see this coin easily appreciating far above that value in time. Tanzania certainly knows how to design a great looking dragon!


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Super sick !BBH !LOL !PIMP !ALIVE !DOOK

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Then there's this awesome 3D piece that's left me wondering how it's minted!

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Now that's a great dragon coin! The technology available now sure does allow them to make some very cool designs! 😁

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excuse-me how much does it cost a piece like that?

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Mailed to BC it's $388.00 plus 5% PST, To Alberta likely just $388.00 shipping included.

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The Asian dragon is a water god and is generally benevolent, as opposed to the generally demonic Western dragon. Given that, I don't mind drawings that give them a more playful pose/expression like that Perth Mint one. But man, the colors on that one just ruin it for me. Way too gaudy. That said, I do agree with you that a more ferocious image is better. Well, maybe not terrifying, but more awe-inspiring anyway.

That hydra coin is cool!

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That would make more sense why the design is different. Yeah, I don't understand the appeal on the colorized dragon coins. Thanks! 😁

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That Hydra is awesome! I agree that first one is like something straight out a some lame cartoon...
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!LOL Yeah, some of the dragons look downright goofy.

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hahaha I saw yesterday in a live a 1kg of that perth mint dragon lol , I agree that you hydra is more like a cool version of a monster!

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