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 famous movie characters.
This coin is part of a large New Zealand Mint range featuring Disney characters, and a mini-series with a Love theme; it depicts Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse.
The mint says about it: Our 2023 Disney Love coin features a coloured image of Disney’s Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. They are shown in a romantic pose, surrounded by delightful love motifs. A pretty pink border outlines the heart-shaped coin, which adds a charming touch! Engraved on the obverse is the Niue Coat of Arms, confirming it is legal tender.
Each officially licensed coin is presented in a custom-designed love-themed box adorned with adorable imagery of the sweethearts. Flip open the box and you will find the coin’s unique number in the 3,000 limited mintage, along with a Certificate of Authenticity. |