Silver Five Ounces 2024 Year of the Dragon, Antique, Coin from Niue - detailed information

The obverse of the coin features the official Public Seal of Niue.

It has an inner circle of hiapo designs, representing the fonua (land), within which are stylised designs of a tree, representing life and tagata Niue (the people of Niue), surrounded by an outer circle in the form of a traditional Niuean garland of 14 seashells (representing the 14 villages of Niue), and crowned with St Edward's Crown (of the United Kingdom), representing the sovereign as head of state.

Around above between the two circles, the inscription PUBLIC SEAL OF NIUE. Below, a ribbon carries the motto ATUA NIUE TUKULAGI on two lines (meaning "God, Niue Eternally"), below which two crossed katoua (Niue fighting clubs).

Around above, the face value TEN DOLLARS. Around below, the date of issue 2024.

In smaller letters around the date below, the precious metal content: 5oz Ag999 (five troy ounces of 99.9% silver). Above the date, the mint mark of Art Mint, the monogram AM in a circle.

The border is decorated with a geometric "meander" pattern.

The reverse design depicts a mythical Chinese dragon clutching a pearl, which is a symbol of wisdom.

There is no inscription.

Finish: antique, high relief.
Packaging: in presentation box, with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Mintage includes 100 antique coins and 100 with gold plating.