Silver Ounce 2011 Kagaya - Scorpio, 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 in standard bullion sizes - typically, one ounce of silver (abbreviated as 1 oz Ag, where "Ag" comes from the Latin word for silver, Argentum). Many of these have a Zodiac-inspired theme.

This rectangular silver ounce coin featuring the sign Scorpio is part of a twelve-coin series dedicated to the Signs of the Zodiac and illustrated, in full colour, with drawings by famed Japanese artist Yutaka Kagaya.

Scorpio is able to control his character very skilfully, but there are some signs by which one can recognise these people. Their eyes radiate hypnotism, the look of Scorpio person penetrates deep into you. They know their own worth and nothing will change Scorpio’s own opinion of himself/herself. It is considered that typical Scorpio rarely afraid of anything. They are usually brave and fearless people. Person of this sign is amazingly loyal friend. They will never forget the kindness given to him, or a gift. So don’t hesitate and present this astonishing Zodiac silver coin to your faithful friend Scorpio.