MDM Wholesale has earned recognition for producing collectible silver coins that feature creative themes inspired by mythology, world cultures, history, wildlife, and modern entertainment. Their collectible releases are known for combining detailed craftsmanship with fine silver purity, giving collectors a broad selection of artistic designs to choose from. Currently, 2026 Antique Samoa Shangri-La Sliding Door 5 oz Silver Coins are available at Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Arrives in a presentation box with a Certificate of Authenticity!
• Antique specimen with 24-karat gold plating!
• Unique sliding door design!
• Limited mintage of only 249 coins!
• Contains 5 troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Bears a face value of $10 backed by the government of Samoa.
• The obverse features the Samoan coat of arms.
• On the reverse is a sliding door feature with mountains that slide aside to reveal Shangri-La.

Each 2026 Antique Samoa Shangri-La Sliding Door 5 oz Silver Coin offered here arrives in a themed presentation box that includes a sliding-door style reveal window. A Certificate of Authenticity is included with each coin. The specimens feature an antique finish paired with selective 24-karat gold plating to emphasize details within the hidden Shangri-La design.

Obverse

The obverse of the 2026 Antique Samoa Shangri-La Sliding Door Silver Coin displays the national coat of arms of Samoa. The design includes a central shield framed by palm branches on either side. In the lower section of the shield is the Southern Cross constellation, while the upper portion includes ocean waves and a palm tree design. Above the shield is a Christian cross. Inscriptions include SAMOA, 5 OZ, AG 999, and $10.

Reverse

On the reverse of the 2026 Antique Shangri-La Sliding Door 5 oz Silver Coin, the design shows mountain peaks and two hikers exploring the rugged landscape. The coins sliding door feature opens to reveal the hidden paradise of Shangri-La, accented with selective 24-karat gold plating. The modern legend of Shangri-La became famous through James Hiltons 1933 novel Lost Horizon, which introduced readers to a secluded valley in Tibet where residents enjoy long life and peaceful living, far removed from the outside world.

History

For many years, the story of Shangri-La has represented the idea of a peaceful paradise hidden deep within the Himalayan mountains. The legend describes a place where life moves at a calm pace, nature remains untouched, and people live in balance away from the pressures of the outside world. Its message of tranquility and escape continues to make Shangri-La one of the most well-known mythical locations in popular culture.

Ordering

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