Silver Ounce 2020 Enchanting Orchid, 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 flora themes (various plants).

The 2020 1 oz Enchanting Orchid Silver Proof-Like Colour Coin is the second issue in the World Enchanting Flower Series by the Singapore Mint.

Orchids generally symbolise beauty, love, and fertility. With thousands of orchid species available, the enchanting orchid coin is designed after Singapore’s National Flower - Orchid (Papilionanthe Miss Joaquim, commonly known as Vanda Miss Joaquim). Orchids represent Singapore’s national pride and identity, and their resilient qualities mirror Singapore’s continuous pursuit of excellence. Orchids, a familiar, well-loved sight to Singaporeans, are ambassadors of Singapore to the world. They have also contributed significantly to Singapore’s flower export industry.

Vanda Miss Joaquim was chosen as Singapore’s national flower for its vibrant colours, hardiness and resilience qualities that reflect the Singapore spirit. The hybrid orchid is also a symbol of Singapore’s multicultural heritage.