The first coin from the new series "Dogs - man's best friends". A great gift idea for all dog owners, especially St. Bernards! This is a perfect souvenir for four-legged lovers. It is a well-known fact that dogs are man's best friends. They are loyal and love with unconditional love. This coin was struck in pure silver. It is decorated with a realistic image of a nice St. Bernard. The coin is decorated with multicolour digital printing. In the transparent capsule there is an insert with an image of a dog, plated in 24-carat gold.  The St. Bernards are associated with a chalet located in the Great St. Bernard Pass on the border between Italy and Switzerland. According to a legend, this hut was founded around 980 by the holy Augustinian monk Bernard of Menthon. Since the 17th century, the monks living there have bred these large-sized guard and mountain rescue dogs. Bernardines were known above all as avalanche dogs, which saved the lives of many people.