Edelweiss - Mountain Star

The Edelweiss is one of the most famous but also most endangered plants of the Alps. This botanic rarity, a symbol of mountains and untouched nature, is protected from picking by hikers in most areas. It can also be found in Mongolia, the issuing country. The Edelweiss represents attributes like courage, loyalty and community. Also well known as main theme from the famous musical/film hit “Sound of Music”. This high relief shaped 1 oz coin with dimensions of 33 mm is limited to 2500 pieces and features smartminting© technology with antique finish. The coin is delivered in a wooden box handmade in Europe which makes it a wonderful gift and a little treasure to protect.