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 Tonka 75th Anniversary 1oz silver coin celebrates 75 years since the foundation of the Tonka Toys company.
The Mint says about it: The rectangular coin showcases a coloured image of the iconic Mighty Dump Truck, which is sure to bring on all the nostalgic feels! It has also been antiqued to create a grittiness to the coin. Detailed engraving of the special 75th anniversary logo and tyre tracks add extra appeal to the design - with the tracks continued on the back! The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II can also be seen on the obverse, confirming it is legal tender.
Officially licensed, the specially designed box includes the anniversary logo and a delightful description of the history of Tonka on the inside lid. The coin itself is secured in a transparent, acrylic case, which is perfect for display. The case is magnetic, so you can easily slide it apart to take a closer look. The coin also comes with a Certificate of Authenticity printed on the back of the box, along with its unique serial number in the mintage of just 1,947 - to reflect the year the company was founded. |