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 characters and themes from popular culture.
The Mint says about this coin: The Hierophant is card number Five in the emblematic Tarot cards known as the Major Arcana. Made from 1oz pure silver, this striking coin has been coloured, engraved, and shaped to mirror a Tarot card.
On the obverse, you will find a delightful, engraved border framing the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The specially designed packaging opens like a book to reveal the coin inside. As legal tender, a Certificate of Authenticity is shown beneath the coin. The coin’s unique number in the mintage of just 2,000 is also placed there.
The meaning of the card is told on the inside front cover. The Hierophant encourages you to explore your spiritual or religious ideas, seek advice or study, or simply enjoy being surrounded by people who have well-established belief systems and explicit values. This card is about exploring other ways of thinking that will prompt further learning, ultimately leading you to uncover your personal truths. |