Gold Ounce 2022 Icons of Inspiration - Wright Brothers, Coin from Niue - detailed information

Within a beaded border, the reverse features a triumphant image of a muse, arm extended toward the sun, with the (unofficial) seal of the nation of Niue held in her left hand.

The seal has what looks like a plant arrangement at centre, within a double ornamental circle, itself surrounded by a circle of sea shells. This is crowned with St Edward's Crown (of the United Kingdom). Around above between the two, the inscription PUBLIC SEAL OF NIUE. Below that, a ribbon carries the motto ATUA NIUE TUKULAGI on two lines, below which two crossed katoua (Niue fighting clubs).

On two lines to the left, the face value of the coin: 250 DOLLARS. Below, the date of issue 2022. These are also inscribed in the circle with the Public Seal of Niue.

In small letters above the date, the designer's initials JI (for Joel Iskowitz).

Around above, twenty-two five-pointed stars; below the last of them, the engraver's monogram EA (for Emerson Abraham).

Around left, the precious metal content: 1 TROY OZ .9999 GOLD.

The reverse design features the Wright brothers' portraits in the foreground, with the blueprints for their airplane in the background, surrounded by a roller chain. Orville and Wilbur Wright's signatures are seen below their respective portraits.

Below left, on Wilbur's shoulder, the designer's initials JI (for Joel Iskowitz); on the right, on Orville's shoulder, the engraver's monogram EA (for Emerson Abraham).

Finish: bullion (Brilliant Uncirculated).
Packaging: in display box, with numbered Certificate of Authenticity. On the first 10, the certificate is signed by the designer.
Date of issue: October 2022.
Issue price: US$ 2,256.80 (US$ 2,656.80 with signed certificate).