Coin | Silver Ounce 2023 Disney - Pluto |
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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 famous movie characters.
This coin is part of a large New Zealand Mint range featuring Disney characters, and is dedicated to Pluto.
The mint says about it: Our fave Disney Pup, Pluto, spreads his cheer on this legal tender 1oz pure silver coin! Limited edition and officially licensed, the design pays homage to our very first Disney coin series 10 years ago! |
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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. |
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The reverse is coloured and depicts cartoon character Pluto in a cheerful pose. In the upper left field, his name: Pluto. In the background, a film reel.
Around above, the precious metal content: 1 oz 999 Fine Silver (one troy ounce of 99.9% silver), followed by the copyright acknowledgement ©Disney. |
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Reverse Inscription |
Pluto 1 oz 999 Fine Silver ©Disney |
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Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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Notes | Finish: proof, coloured. Packaging: in presentation box, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Release date: 6 October 2023. Release price: US$ 95.00. |
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See also |
Niue collector coins featuring Disney characters Mickey Mouse and his friends (ordered by year / metal /size): - 1 oz Silver Coloured, Mickey Mouse, 2014 - 1 oz Silver Coloured, Minnie Mouse, 2014 - 1 oz Silver Coloured, Donald Duck, 2014 - 1 oz Silver Coloured, Daisy Duck, 2014 - 1 oz Silver Coloured, Goofy, 2014 - 1 oz Silver Coloured, Pluto, 2014 - 1 oz Silver Coloured, Disney Year of the Mouse - Good Fortune (Mickey and Minnie), 2020 - 1 oz Silver Coloured, Disney Year of the Mouse - Prosperity (Mickey and Minnie), 2020 - 1 oz Silver Coloured , Disney Year of the Mouse - Longevity (Mickey and Minnie), 2020 - 1 oz Silver Coloured, Disney Year of the Mouse - Happiness (Mickey and Minnie), 2020 - 1 oz Silver Coloured, Mickey Mouse - Aim High, 2020 - 1 oz Silver Coloured, Mickey Mouse - Faster & Stronger, 2020 - 1 oz Silver Coloured, Mickey Mouse - Ready Set Go!, 2020 - 1 oz Silver Coloured, Mickey Mouse - Time to be the Best, 2020 - 1 oz Silver, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (Mickey Mouse), 2021 - 1/4 oz Gold, Goofy 90th Anniversary, 2022 - 1 oz Silver Coloured, Goofy 90th Anniversary, 2022 - 3 oz Silver Coloured, Mickey and Friends (The Sensational Six), 2023 - 3 oz Silver Coloured, Mickey and Friends (Mickey and Minnie), 2023 - 3 oz Silver Coloured, Mickey and Friends (Mickey and Donald), 2023 - 3 oz Silver Coloured, Mickey and Friends (Mickey and Pluto), 2023 - 1 oz Silver Coloured, Mickey Mouse, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Coloured, Minnie Mouse, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Coloured, Donald Duck, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Coloured, Pluto, 2023 - 3 oz Silver Coloured , Disney Year of the Dragon (Mickey and Minnie), 2024
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