The Alicanto is said to inhabit outcrops in the Atacama Desert where it devours the region ’ s rich deposits of gold and silver . As a result , its plumage emits golden or silvery light during the night .
Prospectors yearn for the chance to track a luminous Alicanto , hoping that it will guide them to valuable deposits . As the legend goes , success is only for those who can trail the bird without being detected . However , if the Alicanto senses it is being stalked , or if the follower is dishonest , it will cease its luminescent glow , or worse , lead the pursuer to an unfortunate end .
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The coin portrays an artistic representation of the Alicanto with a glistening gold-coloured eye , and a silvery head , wings and tail tinged with gold . The design includes a gold-coloured moon amid desert mountains featuring a timeless antiqued treatment for added vintage charm .
ALICANTO
2024 2oz Silver Antiqued Coloured Coin
$ 2 Tuvalu legal tender 99.99 % pure silver 45.60 mm ø 2,500 mintage
24P86AAA
AUD
309 . 00