Coin | One Dollar Silver 2014 Persian Cat |
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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.
This coin is part of the Man's Best Friends series of silver coins and is dedicated to the Persian Cat.
The Mint says about it: "Persians are admired for their luxurious coats and large expressive eyes. These cats possess sweet and gentle personalities making them charming pets for all ages. There’s a reason we call dogs and cats man’s best friends. The world’s most popular pets, cats are known for their affection and endearment combined with chilly independence. Cats and their humans, especially women, form strong social bonds and a mutual understanding based on affection and indulgence. Apart from being a remarkable collector’s item in a specially designed packaging, the coin will make a charming gift for all lovers of Persian Cats!" |
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Obverse | |
The obverse of the coin shows two silhouettes: that of a woman, and of a cat she is holding.
Three other images of cats are depicted across the centre, in various playful poses. Below them the face value in words: ONE DOLLAR, with a cat paw print across the O of DOLLAR.
Around above left, Niue Island. Around above right, the date of issue 2014.
The crowned mature head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right (her effigy known as the "Fourth Portrait"), by Ian Rank-Broadley, is very small and is below the face value; there are no artist's initials. Around below that, the monarch's name ELIZABETH II.
Around left, the hallmark Ag 999 (99.9% silver; "Ag" is abbreviated from Argentum, the Latin word for silver, and is internationally used to mark silver coins and jewellery), followed by the small MW mint mark of the Mint of Poland (m over W), for Mennica Warszawska (Mint of Warsaw). |
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Reverse | |
In the foreground - a colourful digitally printed image of a Persian Cat with its eyes decorated with Swarovski crystals.
Around above right, the name of the breed in English: persian cat, below which the same in Polish: kot perski.
In the background - the silhouette of a Persian Cat in relief; on the right, a ball of wool thread. Along the rim - decorative elements depicting cat paw prints. |
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Reverse Inscription |
persian cat kot perski |
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Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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Notes | Finish: proof, coloured (digital printing), crystal inserts. Packaging: boxed, with Certificate of Authenticity. |
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See also |
Coins in the Man's Best Friends include: - $1 Silver, Bengal Cat, 2014 - $1 Silver, British Shorthair Cat, 2014 - $1 Silver, European Shorthair Cat, 2014 - $1 Silver, Javanese Cat, 2014 - $1 Silver, Siamese Cat, 2014 - $1 Silver, Maine Coon, 2014 - $1 Silver, Persian Cat, 2014 - $1 Silver, Scottish Fold Cat, 2015 - $1 Silver, Somali Cat, 2015 - $1 Silver, Devon Rex Cat, 2016 - $1 Silver, Labrador Retriever Dog, 2014 - $1 Silver, Chow Chow Dog, 2014 - $1 Silver, Cocker Spaniel Dog, 2014 - $1 Silver, White Terrier Dog, 2014 - $1 Silver, Chihuahua Dog, 2014 - $1 Silver, German Shepard Dog, 2014 - $1 Silver, Yorkshire Terrier Dog, 2014 - $1 Silver, Bernese Mountain Dog, 2015 - $1 Silver, Pug Dog, 2015 - $1 Silver, Siberian Husky Dog, 2016 - $1 Silver, Arabian Horse, 2015 - $1 Silver, Friesian Horse, 2016 - $1 Silver, Thoroughbred Horse, 2017
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