![]() We’ll have a photoshoot next week, showing off both coins because, as you know, I love tanks… WIth a mintage of just 200 pieces, it’s selling very fast. It’s up for order now from Numisart in Russia or Coinshoppe in Canada. ![]() A cool design and far superior to the simple effigy of QEII we normally get on a Niue issue. Taking place in Hungary, it was an attempt to secure oil supplies and protect Vienna, but failed. The obverse also apes the first coin with a map of Operation Spring Awakening, the last major offensive by the Germans in the war. Set in defensive posture outside the Reichstag in Berlin for the final defense, there’s a great view of the building, with soldiers and an anti-tank gun in front. Yes, I know I’m biased, but I love this coin. The close-up image below is one I snapped today, and you can see exquisitely rendered items like the gun mantlet, the spare tracks, the hatch handles, and even the Zimmerit anti-mine paste application. ![]() There’s a terrific layered look to the reverse face and some brilliant fine detail. The coin follows the design ethos of the first one very closely, and we’re very pleased to say, with equal quality.
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