MECCA QIBLA COMPASS MAGNETIC COIN SILVER 1000 FRANCS IVORY COAST 2010

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2012 COTY Coin of the Year - Winner in "Most Innovative Coin" Category

Unique silver coin that indicates the direction of Mecca/Qibla thanks to the special inscriptions on the coin, and a magnetic spoon.
The coin was voted as "Coin of the Year 2012", winner in "Most Innovative Coin" Category.

The key object of this coin series is the spoon-shaped magnet, which is a Chinese invention and dates back to the second century before Christ. The thin end of the spoon points to the south and was originally made out of magnetic iron ore. The magnet orients itself toward the North Pole. On the coin the globe is symbolically subdivided into 36 segments. The position 0/36 for Mecca is represented by both minarets and the conventionalised Kaaba. On an enclosure several cities are listed with a number. Who then wants to locate the position of Mecca must turn the set until the thin end of the spoon points to the corresponding number. The minarets then indicate in which direction Mecca lies. This set is especially suitable as a gift to express ones appreciation towards the receiver. It is not essential to take the set on journeys. It also does its service on a desk or shelf – it shows in which direction Mecca lies.
The reverse shows the emblem of Cote d'Ivoire.

Country:	Cote d'Ivoire
Year:	2010
Face value:	1000 Francs
Metal:	Silver 925/1000
Weight (g):	40
Diameter (mm):	50
Quality:	Antique Finish
Mintage (pcs):	2.500
Certificate COA:	Yes
Box:	Yes