Silver Ounce 2023 Star Wars - Jedi Order Crest, 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 coins under the authority of Niue. Most of these are commemorative and collector issues 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). Those issued at prices much higher than their bullion value are separately listed in the Non-Circulating Legal Tender (NCLT) silver ounce section of the site.

Unlike them, this coin is targeted at bullion investors and was initially released at a price close to the value of its precious metal content.

This coin is part of a New Zealand Mint series dedicated to characters and themes from famous movies, and is the fourth and final design in the Symbols of Star Wars bullion series; it features the Jedi Order Crest from the Star Wars universe.

The Jedi are an ancient order that defended peace in the Galactic Old Republic. Members of this order use the Force, a metaphysical energy field that enables them extra-sensory perception and telekinetic abilities. Jedi are known for their lightsabers and for living by a code that emphasises the value of wisdom, peace and self-discipline. This discipline was an essential part of a Jedi's training to use the Light Side of the Force and to oppose the Dark Side, wielded by their mortal enemies, the Sith.

The Jedi Temple on Coruscant, the capital planet of the Galactic Republic, served as the headquarters and training center for the Jedi Order. The crest of the Jedi Order symbolizes oneness and harmony that all Jedi have to each other and to the Force. Many Jedi frequently wear the crest as a sign of their dedication to the beliefs and principles of the order.

The Jedi have experienced difficulties and setbacks throughout their history despite their virtuous goals. They are portrayed as being crippled by internal strife and a lack of knowledge about the true nature of the Force in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, which ultimately leads to their downfall at the hands of the Sith. The memory of the Jedi Order and the values it stands for remain significant elements of the Star Wars universe and its mythology.