Seahorses are among the most diverse species of marine fish in the world. Colonies of seahorses have been found in sheltered marine environments around the world that include, but are not limited to seagrass beds, estuaries, and mangroves. Named for the resemblance of the species to equines, the seahorse has a curled, prehensile tail and a head shaped like that of a horse. Right now, 2020 1 oz Samoa Seahorse Silver Coins are available to purchase online from JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in an individual protective capsule or a skinboard of 5 coins!
• 3^rd coin in the Samoa Seahorse Series!
• Limited mintage of only 20,000 coins!
• Sold out at the mint!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver in BU condition.
• Bears a face value of 2 Tala backed by Samoa.
• The obverse depicts a seahorse in right-profile relief.
• On the reverse field is the Samoan coat of arms.

Each of the 2020 1 oz Samoa Seahorse Silver Coins available in this product listing come with either individual protective capsules or skinboards of 5 silver coins. The coins are all available in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. The coins available here represent the third release of the collection following the 2018 debut of the series.

There are a total of 46 known subspecies of seahorses in the world today. The animals range in size from as small as 5/8 inch to 14 inches and represent one of the worst swimming species in the ocean. The dwarf seahorse is the slowest-moving species of fish in the world and can only cover 5 feet in one hour.

The obverse side of 2020 Samoa Seahorse Silver Coins depicts a seahorse in right-profile relief. In this design, the seahorse is featured upright with a few bubbles in front of the animal and stylized waves below the seahorse. The seahorse moves by swimming upright using a dorsal fin to propel themselves forward.

On the reverse field of the 2020 1 oz Samoa Seahorse Silver Coin is an image of the Samoan coat of arms. The seal is based on the United Nations emblem with a cross-hatched circle design behind the shield and fern wreaths on either side. The shield is split horizontally with a palm tree and ocean views above and the Southern Cross constellation below.

Scottsdale Mint is a private mint in the United States located in the state of Arizona. Scottsdale is well-known for its environmentally-friendly approach to precious metals production. The mint works hard to source its metals from recycled sources.

If you have any questions about these 1 oz silver coins, you can reach out to JM Bullion. Our customer service team is available to assist you on the phone at 800-276-6508, online through our live chat, and via our email address.