Gold Ounce 2024 Sword of Truth, Coin from Niue - detailed information

Niue, a sovereign state in free association with New Zealand, uses two official legal tender currencies. The New Zealand Dollar is the circulation currency for daily transactions, while the government also authorises legal tender coins in the Niue Dollar currency for collector's purposes.

A number of mints issue a large variety of coins under the authority of Niue. Most of these are commemorative and collector issues dedicated to historical or general popular culture themes not related to Niue itself. Many of them are in standard bullion sizes, including one ounce of gold (abbreviated as 1 oz Au, where "Au" comes from the Latin word for gold, Aurum). Those issued at prices much higher than their bullion value are separately listed in the Non-Circulating Legal Tender (NCLT) gold ounce section of the site.

Unlike them, this coin is targeted at bullion investors and was initially released at a price close to the value of its precious metal content.

This coin is part of the Truth Coin Series, produced by SD Bullion since 2018 and struck by Sunshine Minting. The series initially consisted of a Roaring Lion of Judah design and a Tree of Life design, issued every year. To this, two new designs were added in 2022: the Ram of Calvary, and the Sword of Truth.

This design features a heraldic showcase of a Sword and Shield prominently featured in the middle. The Sword is simple yet imposing; the Shield sturdy and battle-tested. Surrounding the two is a stylised belt framing the coin with the weight and purity displayed. Around the rim is a striking weave of thorny vines, symbolising a crown of thorns. At the very tip of the Sword is a snake which is barely visible to the naked eye. The Sword piercing a snake adds a compelling historical element which has ties to countless motifs from cultures throughout human history.

Something that may go unnoticed by some is the hidden “truth” featured on every coin, which is micro-engraved by the mint. This feature is a staple for every coin in the Truth series and adds value for many customers. The hidden message for the 2024 edition reads “OF RIGHTEOUSNESS IN PEACE". The text combines with the hidden truths engraved on the other releases in the 2024 Truth Series collection to make a full quote from the Bible.