World's Wildlife (6.) - Peregrine
3 Oz Gold - Proof

• 6th Issue in the World's Wildlife Series
• First release of the series in 3 ounces of 99.99% gold
• Strictly limited Mintage only 50 pieces
• With numbered Certificate of Authenticity
• Delivery in original wooden Box

The sixth issue of the annual World's Wildlife Series is dedicated to the Peregrine (Falco peregrinus). The impressive coin is the first issue in the "World's Wildlife" series to be minted from 3 ounces of 99.99% pure gold and depicts a peregrine falcon in flight. Rugged rocks, trees and clouds can be seen in the background. The inscriptions "THE PEREGRINE" and "WORLD'S WILDLIFE" outline the design. The reverse features the coat of arms of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The peregrine falcon is the most widespread bird of prey in the world. The bird, which is around 40 cm tall, has been used as a brilliant falconry bird by nomads in Central Asia. After the peregrine falcon population declined drastically in the 1970s, intensive conservation measures were taken, which fortunately proved successful. There are now around 1200 pairs of peregrine falcons in Germany. Peregrine falcons mainly hunt other birds and are known for their rapid flight maneuvers - the bird of prey reaches a top speed of an impressive 250 km/h when hunting. The strictly limited World's Wildlife - Peregrine 3 ounce gold proof coin is delivered in the original wooden box including a numbered certificate of authenticity.