One Dollar Silver 2017 Turqoise Scarab, Coin from Niue - detailed information

One Dollar Silver 2017 Turqoise Scarab, Coin from Niue
CoinOne Dollar Silver 2017 Turqoise Scarab

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 greatest archaeological discovery of recent years! In the area of the ancient city of Vulci, north of Rome, precious golden scarabeus and Egyptian jewellery exquisitely crafted in turquoise were found. This amazing treasure was discovered in the spring of 2016, after the priceless treasures of the Etruscan princess had lain buried for more than 2800 years!

The Turqoise Scarabeus (or "scarab") is a metaphorical joining of sky, water and sun. The coin radiates positive energy, charmed in turquoise millions of years ago. This exceptional keepsake decorated with selective gilding and a delightful precious stone can be yours today. In ancient Egypt, scarabs were thought to be the personification of divinity, as well as a symbol of rebirth and the journey of the sun disk across the heavens. Images of scarabs, forged from precious metals and costly stones, served as amulets and even as currency. Today, the scarab-shaped amulets are excavated in the countries that once had close commercial relations with Ancient Egypt. The bluish-green shade of this rare mineral combines the energy of sky and water. In the kingdom of the Pharaohs, it symbolised the life-giving waters of the Nile.

Also today turquoise is believed to have beneficial effects. This beautiful precious stone not only enhances creativity and self-fulfilment, but also symbolises commitment and sincerity.

MintMint of Poland Mint MarkLetters MW Total Mintage 999
Obverse
Niue / One Dollar Silver 2017 Turqoise Scarab - obverse photo

The obverse of the coin shows the crowned mature head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right (her effigy known as the "Fourth Portrait"). The Queen wears the "Girls of Great Britain and Ireland" diamond tiara, a wedding gift from Queen Mary (Her Majesty's grandmother) in 1947 - which she also has on the Machin and the Gottwald portraits.

In small letters below the head, the artist's initials IRB (for Ian Rank-Broadley).

Around the effigy is the monarch's legend, the date of issue and the value: ELIZABETH II NIUE ISLAND · 1 DOLLAR 2017 ·.

Below the portrait on its right side, the small MW mint mark of the Mint of Poland (m over W), for Mennica Warszawska (Mint of Warsaw).

Around below right, 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).

Obverse Inscription ELIZABETH II NIUE ISLAND · 1 DOLLAR 2017 ·
Reverse
Niue / One Dollar Silver 2017 Turqoise Scarab - reverse photo

The reverse shows the image of a piece of jewellery representing a scarab beetle, with gold-plated wings. There is a turquoise stone insert above the scarab, symbolising the waters of the Nile.

In the upper part of the design, decorative lotus flowers.

There is no inscription.

Reverse Inscription (none)
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Notes

Finish: proof, selective gilding, gemstone insert.
Packaging: boxed, with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Date of issue: January 2017

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One Dollar Silver 2017 Turqoise Scarab: Details
CountryNiue
CurrencyNiue Dollar
Coin TypeOne Dollar Silver, Smartminting
Issued2017
MonarchQueen Elizabeth II
EffigyQueen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, by Ian Rank-Broadley
Face Value1 (x Dollar)
Total Mintage999
CurrentYes
Material0.999 Silver
TechnologySmartminting
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size38.6100 mm
Mass17.5000 g
OCC IDRNAZ-OGWC-YGKA-OXJL
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