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3 Euros Antarctic krill
2023 year| Copper-nickel | 16 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Austria |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1945-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 3 Euros 3 EUR = USD 3.31 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 16 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#370667 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 54% |
Reverse
Antarctic krill
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LEUCHTGAARNELE
2023
Designers: Kathrin Kuntner, Rebecca Wilding
Edge
Reeded
Comment
It may be tiny, but the Antarctic krill plays an absolutely massive role in the planet’secosystem. Just 6 centimetres in length and weighing no more than 2 grams, the
vital little crustacean lights up the third coin in the Luminous Marine Life series.
The Antarctic krill is so important because it is one of the most abundant animal
species on Earth and forms the nutritional basis of many other marine animals in
Antarctica, including whales, fish, seals, penguins and other seabirds. If the Antarctic krill is doing well, other species are doing well, too. Krill themselves feed mainly on diatoms and other plant plankton that they collect on thin bristles on their
front legs. In spring, their favourite food consists of microalgae that grow on the
underside of drift ice.
Antarctic krill emit light through bioluminescent organs located in different parts
of the body, including the eyestalk and hips. The organs have a concave reflector
and a lens that guides the light, which is so highly developed it can be compared to
that of a torch.
Interesting fact
The Antarctic krill coin from Austria features a unique design that showcases the importance of krill in the Antarctic ecosystem. Krill are small, shrimp-like crustaceans that are a crucial food source for many Antarctic animals, including penguins, seals, and whales. The coin's design features a group of krill swimming in the ocean, surrounded by an outline of the Antarctic continent. This design not only highlights the importance of krill in the Antarctic ecosystem but also serves as a reminder of the need to protect and preserve this fragile ecosystem for future generations.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 65000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Euros (Antarctic krill) 2023 coin.
