Coin | Silver Ounce 2023 Comix - Marvel Comics #1 |
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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 eleventh issue of the Comix series is dedicated to the comic Marvel Comics #1. The coloured design faithfully reproduces the comic book. To further enhance the visual impression of a comic book, the coin was minted in a rectangular format with the typical intensive color scheme also paying tribute to the comic book effect. The reverse shows the Public Seal of Niue as well as the denomination, year of issue, weight, fineness and copyright.
The 1939 publication of Marvel Comics #1 by Timely Publications, the predecessor to Marvel Comics, is considered the cornerstone of what would become the globally acclaimed Marvel Comics Universe. This issue introduced several iconic characters, including the original Human Torch, Namor the Sub-Mariner and Ka-Zar. The comic book remains one of the most valuable and sought-after issues in the history of comic book collecting. |
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The obverse of the coin features the official Public Seal of Niue.
It has an inner circle of hiapo designs, representing the fonua (land), within which are stylised designs of a tree, representing life and tagata Niue (the people of Niue), surrounded by an outer circle in the form of a traditional Niuean garland of 14 seashells (representing the 14 villages of Niue), and crowned with St Edward's Crown (of the United Kingdom), representing the sovereign as head of state.
Around above between the two circles, the inscription PUBLIC SEAL OF NIUE. Below, a ribbon carries the motto ATUA NIUE TUKULAGI on two lines (meaning "God, Niue Eternally"), below which two crossed katoua (Niue fighting clubs).
Around above, the face value TWO DOLLARS. Around below, the year of issue 2023.
Below right, the copyright notice ©MARVEL, below which the precious metal content: 1 oz 999 Fine Silver (one troy ounce of 99.9% silver).
Below left, an effect like the turning of a paper page. |
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The reverse is coloured and represents the cover of the Marvel Comics #1 comic issue.
Above, the logo MARVEL COMICS of the issue, priced 10¢. |
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Reverse Inscription |
MARVEL COMICS |
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Edge | Plain, coloured | Edge Inscription | None |
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Notes | Finish: proof, coloured, rectangular shape. Packaging: in themed box, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. |
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See also |
Rectangular coins featuring coloured comics covers: - 1 oz Silver, Comix 1 - Action Comics #1, 2022 - 1 oz Silver, Comix 2 - Showcase #4 - The Flash, 2022 - 1 oz Silver, Comix 3 - Superman #1, 2022 - 1 oz Silver, G.I. Joe 40th Anniversary, 2022 - 2 oz Silver, Comix (1) - Action Comics #1, 2023 - 2 oz Silver, Comix (2) - Showcase #4 - The Flash, 2023 - 2 oz Silver, Comix (4) - Amazing Fantasy #15 - Spider-Man, 2023 - 2 oz Silver, Comix (5) - Batman #1, 2023 - 2 oz Silver, Comix (6) - Journey into Mystery #83 - Thor, 2023 - 2 oz Silver, Comix (8) - Detective Comics #27 - Batman, 2023 - 1 oz Silver, Comix 4 - Amazing Fantasy #15 - Spider-Man, 2023 - 1 oz Silver, Comix 5 - Batman #1, 2023 - 1 oz Silver, Comix 6 - Journey into Mystery #83 - Thor, 2023 - 1 oz Silver, Comix 7 - All Star #8 - Wonder Woman, 2023 - 1 oz Silver, Comix 8 - Detective Comics #27 - Batman, 2023 - 1 oz Silver, Comix 9 - Avengers #1, 2023 - 1 oz Silver, Comix 10 - All American Comics #16 - Green Lantern, 2023 - 1 oz Silver, Comix 11 - Marvel Comics #1, 2023 - 1 oz Silver, Comix 12 - The Incredible Hulk #1, 2023 - 5 oz Silver, Batman #251 - Joker, 2024 - 5 oz Silver, Batman #561, 2024 - 5 oz Silver, Batman #615, 2024 - 2 oz Silver, Comix (12) - The Incredible Hulk #1, 2024 - 1 oz Silver, Comix 13 - The Amazing Spider-Man, 2024 - 1 oz Silver, Comix 14 - The Incredible Hulk #181, 2024 - 1 oz Silver, Comix 15 - Star Wars #1, 2024 - 1 oz Silver, Comix 16 - Action Comics #7 - Superman, 2024 - 1 oz Silver, Comix 17 - Sensation Comics #1 - Wonder Woman, 2024
Coins in the Marvel series issued for Niue include (ordered by year / character / metal / size): - 1 oz Gold, Captain America, 2023 - 1/4 oz Gold, Captain America, 2023 - 3 oz Silver Coloured, Captain America, 2023 - 5 oz Silver Coloured Domed, Captain America Shield, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Coloured, Captain America, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Chibi, Captain America, 2023 - 1 oz Gold, Thor, 2023 - 1/4 oz Gold, Thor, 2023 - 3 oz Silver Coloured, Thor, 2023 - 2 oz Silver Rectangle, Journey into Mystery #83 - Thor, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Coloured, Thor, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Coloured Rectangle, Thor, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Rectangle, Journey into Mystery #83 - Thor, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Chibi, Thor, 2023 - 1 oz Gold, Black Panther, 2023 - 1/4 oz Gold, Black Panther, 2023 - 3 oz Silver Coloured, Black Panther, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Coloured, Black Panther, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Chibi, Black Panther, 2023 - 1 oz Gold Bullion, Spider-Man, 2023 - 1 oz Gold Proof, Spider-Man, 2023 - 1/4 oz Gold, Spider-Man, 2023 - 3 oz Silver Coloured, Spider-Man, 2023 - 2 oz Silver Rectangle, Amazing Fantasy #15 - Spider-Man, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Bullion, Spider-Man, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Coloured, Spider-Man, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Coloured Rectangle, Spider-Man, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Rectangle, Amazing Fantasy #15 - Spider-Man, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Chibi, Spider-Man, 2023 - 2 oz Silver Chibi, The Incredible Hulk, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Coloured, Hulk, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Rectangle, The Incredible Hulk #1, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Shaped, Iron Man, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Chibi, Iron Man, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Coloured, Guardians of the Galaxy, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Coloured, The Marvels, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Rectangle, All Star #8 - Wonder Woman, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Rectangle, Avengers #1, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Rectangle, Marvel Comics #1, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Coloured, Christmas - Santa's Little Helpers, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Chibi, Ant-Man, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Chibi, Loki, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Chibi, Captain Marvel, 2023 - 1 oz Gold, Iron Man, 2024 - 1/4 oz Gold, Iron Man, 2024 - 3 oz Silver Coloured, Iron Man, 2024 - 1 oz Silver Coloured, Iron Man, 2024 - 1 oz Gold, The Incredible Hulk, 2024 - 1/4 oz Gold, The Incredible Hulk, 2024 - 3 oz Silver Coloured, The Incredible Hulk, 2024 - 2 oz Silver Rectangle, The Incredible Hulk #1, 2024 - 1 oz Silver Coloured, The Incredible Hulk, 2024
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