Nature’s Eyes – Bubo Bubo
Presented by
Numiscom GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
Nominal value
2 000 francs (Congo)
Production quality
Antique Finish, photorealistic colouring + dome coating (Real-Eye Effect) on obverse.
Designer
Idea by Mr. Oliver Jungherr Design by Mr. Jan Dittbrenner Realization by Mrs. Nina Kaminski
Producer
Reischauer, Germany
Description of obverse and reverse
The obverse depicts a close-up of the face of the Eurasien Eagle-Owl (Bubo Bubo). The eye is highlighted by a special colouring and enriched with dome-coating, producing a Real-Eye-Effect. The reverse depicts the official coat of arms of the Congo and the face value.
A brief annotation
Second issue of the series “Nature’s Eyes” which features Endangered Species. The series concentrates on the eye, depicting a close-up of the animals face. The Real-Eye-Effect and the colouring create a vivid image, like looking the animal directly into the eyes.