Gold Two Ounces 2024 Czech Lion, Coin from Niue - detailed information

Gold Two Ounces 2024 Czech Lion, Coin from Niue
CoinGold Two Ounces 2024 Czech Lion

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 commemorative and collector coins under the authority of Niue. These coins are dedicated to historical or general popular culture themes not related to Niue itself. Many of them are in standard bullion sizes, including the large two ounces of gold format (abbreviated as 2 oz Au, where "Au" comes from the Latin word for gold, Aurum).

This coin is part of the Czech Lion range of bullion coins issued with a new design every year by the Czech Mint.

The mint says about the series:
The best-known story of how the exotic lion became the symbol of the Czech country is the tale of Bruncvík - a mythical prince who travelled to Africa, where he helped the animal king to fight the dragon, belongs to the most famous stories of how an exotic lion became a symbol of the Czech land. Old chroniclers offer a more plausible explanation. According to them, Emperor Frederick Barbarossa rewarded Prince Vladislaus II with a royal crown and a new heraldic animal, which replaced the previous eagle in 1158.

The lion represented the knight's virtues, strength and courage, which were demonstrated by Vladislaus during the conquest of Milan in the imperial service. And how did the heraldic beast come to its second tail? Heroism played a key role again. King Ottokar I of Bohemia helped Emperor Otto IV in the fight against the Saxons in 1204, and the Czech lion received a second tail for it, which distinguished it from the beasts of other nations and provided it with a unique prestige. However, medieval writers liked to colour their stories, therefore they are not a reliable source of information. The first verifiable Czech lion was a symbol of the Přemyslid dynasty and appears on the equestrian seal of Vladislaus Henry from 1203. The lion was elevated to the emblem of the whole country by Ottokar II of Bohemia, the Iron and Gold King.

MintCzech Mint Mint MarkMonogram ČM Total Mintage 200
Obverse
Niue / Gold Two Ounces 2024 Czech Lion - obverse photo

The obverse of the coin shows the bare (uncrowned) head of King Charles III facing left.

In small letters below, the artist's initials: JC (for Jody Clark).

Around, the monarch's legend, the face value and the date of issue: CHARLES III · NIUE · 100 DOLLARS · 2024 ·.

Obverse Inscription CHARLES III · NIUE · 100 DOLLARS · 2024 ·
Reverse
Niue / Gold Two Ounces 2024 Czech Lion - reverse photo

The reverse side is dominated by the Czech lion in an unusually realistic rendition with the St. Wenceslas (Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia between 921 and 935) crown on its head. In the background, a shield decorated with an eagle, which is a synthesis of the St Wenceslas, Moravian and Silesian birds of prey.

In a triangle on the left, which evokes the flag of Czech Republic, the inscription ČESKÁ REPUBLIKA (Czech Republic).

In smaller letters around below right, the precious metal content: 2oz Au 999.9 (two troy ounces of 99.99% gold; Au is abbreviated from "Aurum", the Latin word for gold).

Below left, the mint mark of the Czech Mint - a crowned monogram of the letters ČM (Česká mincovna). Below center, the monogram of the designer, Asamat Baltaev.

Reverse Inscription ČESKÁ REPUBLIKA 2oz Au 999.9
EdgePlainEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Finish: bullion (Brilliant Uncirculated).
Packaging: in coin capsule and black leatherette case.
Czech Mint Product Code: 76637-610.
Release date: May 2024.

See also

Coins in the Czech Lion series issued in 2024 include:
- 1 kg Gold, Czech Lion, 2024
- 10 oz Gold, Czech Lion, 2024
- 5 oz Gold, Czech Lion, 2024
- 2 oz Gold, Czech Lion, 2024
- 1 oz Gold, Czech Lion, 2024
- 1/2 oz Gold, Czech Lion, 2024
- 1/4 oz Gold, Czech Lion, 2024
- 1/10 oz Gold, Czech Lion, 2024
- 1/25 oz Gold, Czech Lion, 2024
- 0.5 g Gold, Czech Lion, 2024
- 3 kg Silver, Czech Lion, 2024
- 1 kg Silver, Czech Lion, 2024
- 10 oz Silver, Czech Lion, 2024
- 5 oz Silver, Czech Lion, 2024
- 2 oz Silver, Czech Lion, 2024
- 1 oz Silver, Czech Lion, 2024

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Gold Two Ounces 2024 Czech Lion: Details
CountryNiue
CurrencyNiue Dollar
Coin TypeGold Two Ounces (2 oz)
Issued2024
MonarchKing Charles III
EffigyKing Charles III - Portrait by Jody Clark
Face Value100 (x Dollar)
Total Mintage200
CurrentYes
Material0.9999 Gold
DesignerAsamat Baltaev
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size40.0000 mm
Mass62.2000 g
OCC IDRMKG-OZAC-ZPWB-ENXQ
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