Niue 2013 5x2$ Monuments of Odessa Pearl of Black Sea Coast 10g+12g Silver Set

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Niue 2013 5x2$ Monuments of Odessa Pearl of Black Sea Coast 10g+12g Silver SetNiue 2013 5x2$ Monuments of Odessa Pearl of Black Sea Coast 10g+12g Silver SetLow Mintage Limit, only 2,222 !Coins in capsule with Certificate of Authenticity and a special presentation caseCoin StoryThe City of Odessa is often referred to as "The Pearl of the Black Sea". Odessa is a beautiful city on the Black Sea coast that holds a special place in the hearts of Russians and Ukrainians. A visit to Odessa is sure to be unlike a visit to any other city. In contrast to other cities of the former Soviet Union, Odessa is rich in Western European culture. Odessa is known throughout the world for its art and culture and has, what is considered to be, the second most beautiful and important opera house in the world. Odessa was founded in 1794 by Catherine the Great. In 1803, Tsar Alexander I appointed the 36 year old French emigrant, the Duke de Richelieu to be the mayor of Odessa. Eighteen months later, in 1805, the Tsar enlarged de Richelieu's authority by appointing him to serve simultaneously as the governor of the three provinces of Ukraine. In the 11 years of his administration, the Duke de Richelieu acquired an extraordinary reputation as a statesmanship, both in Russia and abroad. His statue now points out to the sea, clothed inexplicable in a toga, presumably read more