2026 5 oz Antique Samoa Silver Shangri-La Sliding Door Coin (Box + CoA)

MDM Wholesale is widely known for offering collectible silver coins that explore a variety of themes, including mythology, historical events, wildlife, and cultural traditions. Their collectible issues feature detailed designs and quality silver content, making them popular with collectors looking for unique modern releases. Right now, 2026 5 oz Antique Samoa Silver Shangri-La Sliding Door Coins are available at BGASC. **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 5 oz Antique Samoa Silver Shangri-La Sliding Door Coin available in this listing comes with a presentation box featuring its own sliding-door opening display. Included with the coin is a Certificate of Authenticity. These silver coins feature an antique finish and selective 24-karat gold plating applied to parts of the hidden Shangri-La scene. **Obverse** The obverse of the 2026 Antique Samoa Silver Shangri-La Sliding Door Coin includes the Samoan coat of arms. Palm branches surround the shield on each side, while the shield itself displays the Southern Cross constellation near the bottom. The upper section features stylized ocean waves and a palm tree. A Christian cross is positioned at the top of the emblem. **Reverse** On the reverse of the 2026 5 oz Antique Silver Shangri-La Sliding Door Coin, you will notice a mountainous landscape with two hikers traveling through the scene. By opening the sliding door element, the hidden city of Shangri-La is revealed with selective 24-karat gold-plated details. The Shangri-La legend became popular in modern literature through James Hiltons novel Lost Horizon, which tells the story of travelers discovering a peaceful, hidden valley in Tibet where life is calm, and aging occurs very slowly. **History** The tale of Shangri-La has remained a lasting symbol of peace and harmony for decades. Described as a hidden paradise deep within the Himalayan mountains, Shangri-La is imagined as a place untouched by conflict and separated from the troubles of everyday life. The idea continues to appeal to people around the world because it represents calm living, natural beauty, and balance. **Ordering** If you have any questions when you buy silver, BGASC customer service is available at 888-992-4272. You can also reach us through our web chat and email support. **Buying Gold And Silver Coins With BGASC Is Convenient And Secure** BGASC is Fast, Reliable, and Trusted. All orders of $199 or more Ship FREE. Our prices are ultra-competitive and there is no order minimum. We have NO hidden fees and we don't do phone solicitation calls either. All shipments are packaged securely, discreetly and are fully insured. We accept payment by Credit Card, PayPal, Crypto, ACH, Bank Wire and Paper Check. Your prices are locked in when checkout is completed. Customers all across the country have quickly come to recognize BGASC as one of the largest, fastest, most trusted online precious metals dealers in the U.S.