Silver Ounce 2019 Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, 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 feature popular characters from myths, legends and tales.

This coin is part of a New Zealand Mint series dedicated to characters from popular myths and legends and features Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.

The Mint says about it:
"Renowned for being one of the most familiar Arabian Nights tales, the Arabian folklore of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves features on the first release in the stunning new Legendary Tales Coin Collection struck in 1oz pure silver. This silver coin utilises engraving to depict the iconic scene in which Ali Baba overhears the forty thieves visiting the cave in which their treasure is kept. The coin is delivered in book-style packaging in keeping with Arabic theme. The Certificate of Authenticity is printed alongside the coin. The obverse features the effigy of the Niue Coat of Arms and is legal tender in Niue. The Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 1oz Silver Coin is limited to only 3,000 coins worldwide."

Finish: antique.
Packaging: boxed in a themed box, with numbered Certificate of Authenticity.