LOCH NESS - 1 Troy OZ .999 Silver Round w/ Antique & 24K Finish Gold by SFS

Description

This is the 1 Troy OZ .999 Silver the “Loch Ness Monster” Round by Intaglio Mint. I have used my “Custom Antique Finish System” in addition, I have used a selective 24K gold electroplating on this round and I have inserted this round in a new capsule with black ring. SFS = Simply Fine Silver
In Scottish folklore, and dating back to the 7th century, the Loch Ness Monster or “Nessie,” is said to inhabit Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands. Nessie did not become mainstream until 1933 when a London man claimed to have seen a prehistoric beast on the Loch Ness Shores. Soon, the legend of the “Loch Ness Monster captivated the world, with hordes of people arriving to photograph the lake in the hopes of a monster sighting.
Nessie is often described as large in size with a long neck and one or more humps protruding from the water. Popular interest and belief in the creature have varied since it was brought to worldwide attention, and evidence of its existence is anecdotal, with a few disputed photographs and sonar readings.
Contains: 1 oz. Troy Ounce .999 Fine Silver
Obverse: The detailed and high-relief depiction of the Loch Ness Monster shown both above and underwater.
Reverse: Intaglio Mint logo set on radial burst surrounded by stippled border reading “ONE TROY OUNCE” above and “.999 FINE SILVER” below on textured background, flanked by 4 bullet points on each side.
Regarding
CERTIFICATES OF AUTHENTICITY
:
Per one of my very kind repeat buyer’s request and recommendation, I have been including a document that certifies that the antique finish on each one of my silver coins or silver rounds listed, has been applied and burnished by me personally. I will sign and date one certificate for each coin or round sold. Although this process is not “rocket science” each person has their own methods and techniques that differentiate themselves from others. Whether mine is better is totally subjective. I have shown this certificate in my last photos. (Note that these may change or improve in the future) This has been updated again as of October 9
th
, 2020 to include the “Simply Fine Silver” logo on the upper left corner and an overall new design by Alberto Mendoza who also created the SFS logo and who specializes in 3 D designs. Thus far my buyers want this document, therefore I will continue to include it.
Note About my “
Custom Antique Finish System”.
This is a chemical process that darkens the silver and then I expose the higher relief areas as I see fit. This is not a layer of something applied to the silver. His is identical to the systems used by the major bullion dealers on all their coins and rounds. The method and degree of burnishing is what sets me apart from others in my opinion.