This coin was issued in Niue.
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The Mint says about this coin:
We are glad to introduce to you the series of Niue lucky coins bearing the most popular symbols of luck to bring a little more fortune into your life. These $1 silver collectables are special due to a transparent capsule in Material: 999 Date of issue: 2014 Weight: 14.14 g Comes with Certificate of Authenticity. Denomination: 1 dollar Size: 32 Coin accent: Coloring, Gilding, Glass and locket insert Quality: Proof
We are glad to introduce to you the series of Niue lucky coins bearing the most popular symbols of luck to bring a little more fortune into your life. These $1 silver collectables are special due to a transparent capsule inlay containing a moving piece of silver in the form of a charming tiny talisman. The worldwide mintage is 3 333 pieces. Depicted on the obverse, there is the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II against the stylized background and a chimney sweep. Along the rim of this lucky coin, there are the following legends: the Queen’s name, the face value of the coin, its issuing country and year. The reverse of this Niue coin features a chimney sweep and stylized decorative motifs in the background. Chimney sweeps have long been believed to bring good luck, wealth and happiness. You’re lucky if you meet a chimney sweep on your wedding day, and it’s exceptional luck to shake his hand or be kissed by him! The kiss is supposed to be lucky, ensuring the marriage is a happy and prosperous one. The special thing about this coin is an insert made up of a transparent capsule with a tiny 24K gold-plated talisman in a shape of a chimney sweep to be always with you and bring luck in your life. Below the image, there is the legend wishing good luck to the person owning this magical coin. |