Daniel in the Lion's Den: First coin of second Biblical Series released

The first of a six-coin series released in 2016, Daniel in the Lion's Den depicts God's faithful servant Daniel surviving a night with bloodthirsty lions engraved in 2 oz of .999 fine Silver.

As revealed in chapter 6 of Daniel in the Christian Bible, jealous men observed Daniel in an illegal act — prayer. Obliged to follow the law and punish any man petitioning any God or man beside the throne, the king guiltily had Daniel cast into the lion's den. When the king returned the next morning, he found Daniel miraculously unharmed — an angel of God had protected him.

The scene, as depicted in Gustave Doré's 1860s wood engraving, "Daniel in the Den of Lions," is the inspiration for the U.S.-based Scottsdale Mint's latest Silver coin. With deliberate detail, the coin features Daniel safe among several fierce but peaceful lions.

"The Daniel in the Lion's Den coin follows the original series' theme of hope and mercy triumphing over darkness," APMEX Vice President of Merchandising Andrew Martineau said. "Appropriately enough, a portion of proceeds from purchases of this series will support a faith-based human rights organization, the International Justice Mission (IJM). The non-profit operates all over the world to combat grave injustices, including brutality and illegal detention, like the coin illustrates."

With a limited mintage of 1,499 coins, Daniel in The Lion's is a collector's item. Each coin comes with a certificate of authenticity telling the story of the coin, its minting specifications and a unique serial number that matches the laser-etched number on the coin. The certificate also features Doré's artwork the design was based off. The Scottsdale Mint issues the coin by the authority of the island of Niue, where it is legal tender.

About APMEX, Inc.

For more than 15 years, APMEX has been one of the nation's largest Precious Metals e-retailers. Boasting over $6.5 billion in transactions, APMEX was recently ranked the #1 Specialty E-Retailer and #46 out of 500 e-retailers by Internet Retailer Magazine. APMEX has the largest selection of bullion and numismatic items provided by a retailer, boasting more than 10,000 products. Product offerings include all U.S. Mint bullion such as Gold, Silver and Platinum American Eagle coins. APMEX also sells products from leading mints around the world including The Royal Mint, Perth Mint, Royal Canadian Mint and many others. APMEX is a member of the American Numismatic Association, the International Precious Metals Institute and the Industry Council for Tangible Assets. For additional information, visit www.APMEX.com or call (800) 375-9006.

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