Sea Treasures CYRTONAIAS TAMPICOENSIS Pearl Silver Coin$5 Palau 2013
 
*Please note, its a old product, Coin is in perfect condition, box little toned inside the liner. See Picture
 
Introducing the stunning Sea Treasures CYRTONAIAS TAMPICOENSIS Pearl Silver Coin from Palau, minted in 2013. This exquisite collectible features a genuine pearl inset in the center, surrounded by a beautifully engraved image of the CYRTONAIAS TAMPICOENSIS clam. The reverse side depicts the Palau Coat of Arms and the denomination of $5. Made from pure silver, this coin is a true gem for any collector. With a limited mintage, this unique piece is a must-have for coin enthusiasts and lovers of the sea alike. Add a touch of elegance and rarity to your collection with the Sea Treasures Pearl Silver Coin.
 
Concho River Pearl, U.S. Texas.
The Concho River is a river in the U.S. state of Texas. Concho is Spanish for shell ; the river was so named due to its abundance of freshwater mussels, such as the Tampico pearly mussel (Cyrtonaias tampicoensis).
 
Hernando de Ugarte y la Concha, Governor of New Mexico, dispatched an expedition from Santa Fe in 1650 led by Captain Diego del Castillo, to explore what is now north central Texas. The expedition reached the territory of the Tejas Indians, and reported finding pearls on the Concho River. The Diego de Guadalajara expedition was launched in 1654 to follow up on Castillo’s findings. The Spanish explored the river for the gem-quality purple to pink pearls produced by that species. The mussels were systematically harvested for only a short time because it was soon realized that the yield of pearls was too low for their harvest to be economically viable.