One Dollar Silver 2015 Year of the Goat, 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. Many of them are made using "smartminting" techniques and have features not generally found in circulation coins - e.g. high relief, full colour printing and/or different forms, including fully three dimensional (3D).

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 particular coin denominated as One Niue Dollar is not in a standard ounce-based size.

This coin is part of a Mint of Poland series featuring the Chinese Lunar Calendar and is dedicated to the 2015 Year of the Goat.

The Mint says about it:
"The first references on Chinese astrology come from the 3rd millennium BC. With this magnificent new coin celebrating the Year of the Goat you can be part of this history. Rich in symbols of wellness and good fortune , the coin is the perfect gift - a talisman. The reverse of the coin features a goat which is a symbol of fertility, and a little angel - the embodiment of hope, guidance and protection. Elements plated with 24-carat gold symbolize wealth and prosperity. This coin is sure to bring luck to any household! The Year of the Goat lasts from 19th February 2015 to 7th February 2016."

Finish: proof, selective gilding.
Packaging: boxed, with Certificate of Authenticity.
Date of issue: January 2015.