2016 HIGH RELIEF PROOF CONCAVE CANNABIS SATIVA COIN, .999 SILVER 1oz

Description

HIGH RELIEF CONCAVE CANNABIS SATIVA. Condition is "Used". Shipped with USPS First Class.
NUMBER 510/999 WITH CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
The coin just issued by authority of the Government of the West African Republic of Benin is bound to create quite a stir among collectors and non-collectors alike.
As the first in a series of “Famous Plants of the World”, the 100 Central African Franc denominated Legal Tender coin features Cannabis Sativa, colloquially known as Marijuana, Pot, Mary Jane, Weed, Grass, etc.
The coin has been struck from a 27 gram copper-nickel planchet, 38.61 millimeters in diameter that is subsequently silver-plated.
The reverse features a bright green Cannabis Sativa leaf that when rubbed (HORRORS!!!!), releases the distinct aroma of Marijuana, although I have been assured that the aroma comes from a synthetic additive and not from the plant itself.
This process can be repeated approximately forty times before the smell disappears. Total mintage for this coin is limited to 999 pieces  and has  become a classic, appealing to both coin collectors as well multitudes of flower children and rock band followers from the sixties thru GenXers
And that's why marijuana qualifies as the lead coin in the new
Famous Plants of the World
coin series. This revolutionary program will feature some of best known vegetation from around the world, but with a most interesting twist - not only will each proof coin feature a color version of the plant,
the coin will be scented
to smell like the plant it honors! That's right, each coin will have the aroma of (smell like) its namesake! Couple the scent of this bouquet with its extremely affordable price and tiny worldwide mintage of only 999 and you can see why we like this coin!
Obverse
A single leafy sprig of hemp is highlighted in color against a backdrop of meticulously engraved marijuana leaves. The legends FAME USES PLANTES DU MONDE and CANNABIS SATIVA define the theme, while the date is also indicated.
Reverse
A meticulously detailed rendering of the Coat of Arms of the Republic of Benin, which includes two leopards as supporters. The denomination also appears.
Packaging
The coin is encapsulated and includes an official, full color certificate of authenticity.
HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE Add this coin to your stack or collection.  It WILL NOT disappoint.