One Dollar Silver 2014 European Shorthair Cat, 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 commemorative, bullion and collector coins under the authority of Niue. These coins are dedicated to historical or general popular culture themes not related to Niue itself.

Some coins are marketed in standard bullion sizes, like half ounce silver, one ounce silver etc, and some of those are also denominated as $1, for which see respective lists. This coin, denominated as One Niue Dollar, is not in a standard ounce-based size and is made using a "smartminting" technique - meaning that it has features not generally found in circulation coins.

The Mint says about this coin:
"The Mint of Poland is delighted to present the sixth coin from the Man's Best Friends series created for the European Shorthairs enthusiasts.

The coin stands out with a realistic look of the European Shorthair. A silhouette of this cat has been digitally printed due to the use of modern technology. The precisely mapped image of the cat has been complemented by Swarovski Elements crystals to imitate its sparkling eyes. The European Shorthair is a natural and recently recognized breed of cats. It was established so as to preserve the original genes of the cats that have been living in Europe for centuries. The European cat is an active and a long-lived cat that is very resistant to diseases. In order to become the best friend of this cat, one must earn the cat's trust as it bestows its love only on people who treat it with respect and care."

Decoration: digital printing, crystals.
Quality: Proof.
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity.
Date of issue: April 2014.