The International Coin Design Competition (ICDC), an annual competition, to which 44 works from 9 countries for "GENERAL category", and 502 works from 5 countries for "STUDENT category", has been held by the Japan Mint since 1998, to encourage creativity and enhance the artistry of coin designs.

The design of the above medal was awarded the prize for Most Excellent Work in the International Coin Design Competition 2021. It was designed under the theme of "Humanity in Nature"; by Ms. Frisone Maria Anna, who is from Italy.

Obverse: Allegory of Mother Nature benevolent towards her creatures (three birds), in an embrace surrounded by branches.

Reverse: Group of half-animal, half-human children, observing the scene from outside, but part of the embrace.

Click here for the information about International Coin Design Competition.

Click here for the final result of the ICDC 2021

Packaging

Specifications

Composition	Pure Silver
Weight	Approximately 13.5g
Diameter	30mm
Finish	Oxidized silver finish
Others	Special Paper Packaging with English Explanation

Scheduled Sales Quantity: 5,000 pieces / for overseas market: Max. 20 pieces

International Dealers for This Medal

For People’s Republic of China (including Hong Kong and Macao), Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia

• International Coins Limited

Please see the International Dealers List for their contact information.