Silver Ounce 2021 Zodiac - Libra, 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 coin is part of a series of oval-shaped Signs of Zodiac coins by the Czech Mint, and features Libra.

The Mint says about it:
While all other animal constellations depict living creatures, Libra is the only inanimate object. However, they are by no means a mere tool. They symbolise law and justice and are conveniently found near the constellation Virgo, which is identified with the ancient goddess of justice, Dike. People born under the sign of Libra tend to be prudent, balanced and harmonious. They always consider all possible consequences before committing to something, which often turns into excessive hesitation and indecision. Libras also tend to be very tactful, charming and sociable and display a refined aesthetic sense.

The unusual oval-shaped coin bears a coloured image of Libra on the reverse, supported by a baroque cherub. No photographs or computer graphics were used as the basis for the colouring - the author of the coin, Asamat Baltaev, DiS., created an original watercolour painting for it.