| Coin | Silver Ounce 2023 Roaring Lion of Judah |
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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 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 the legal tender bullion coin Truth Series by Sunshine Minting, US (called Sunshine Mint by most dealers).
The company says about it:
"Something that may be unknown about this coin is the hidden “truth” included on every coin. This notable feature adds great value to the series for many customers. Each year, the “truth” changes. The Roaring Lion is released earlier in the year and features the first half of the Truth with the Tree of Life featuring the second half of the Truth. The 2023 design reveals the lion’s identity as the Lion of Judah: The strength of the Leader is the Sign of the Covenant; Inscribed on the band of the crown is “GOD IS SPIRIT”"
The second half of the Truth can be found on the 2022 Tree of Life coin. |
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The obverse of the coin features the (unofficial) "Public Seal of Niue". It has what looks like a plant arrangement at centre, within a double ornamental circle, itself surrounded by a circle of sea shells. This is crowned with St Edward's Crown (a symbol of the United Kingdom, the monarch of which is ultimately the Head of State of Niue).
Around above between the two, the inscription PUBLIC SEAL OF NIUE. Below that, a ribbon carries the motto ATUA NIUE TUKULAGI on two lines, below which two crossed katoua (Niue fighting clubs).
Around above, the face value TWO DOLLARS. Around below, the date of issue 2023. |
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The reverse of the coin depicts the head of a majestic roaring lion.
On a diadem (or crown) on its head: את (א - Aleph, is the first letter in the Hebrew alphabet, and ת - Tav, is the last; the inscription is in Hebrew so reads fro right to left). The Aleph Tav is a symbol representative of both the covenant's leader and the unity of Judah's descendants.
At the base of the diadem, a micro-engraved inscription reads GOD IS SPIRIT.
The lion is surrounded by a decorative reflective floral pattern; the background is frosted.
Around below, the precious metal content: ONE TROY OUNCE .9999 FINE SILVER. |
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| Reverse Inscription |
את ONE TROY OUNCE .9999 FINE SILVER |
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| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated
Packaging: 20 coins in tube or 500 in monster box.
This is the first coin in the series to feature the Public Seal of Niue instead of the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, who died the previous year. |
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| See also |
Coins in the Truth Series include (ordered by metal / size / year / design):
- 1 oz Platinum Reverse Proof, Roaring Lion of Judah, 2021
- 1 oz Platinum Reverse Proof, Tree of Life, 2021
- 1 oz Gold Proof, Roaring Lion of Judah, 2020
- 1 oz Gold Proof, Tree of Life, 2020
- 1 oz Gold Proof, Roaring Lion of Judah, 2021
- 1 oz Gold Proof, Tree of Life, 2021
- 1 oz Gold Proof, Roaring Lion of Judah, 2022
- 1 oz Gold Proof, Tree of Life, 2022
- 5 oz Silver Bullion, Roaring Lion of Judah, 2019
- 5 oz Silver Bullion, Tree of Life, 2019
- 5 oz Silver Bullion, Roaring Lion of Judah, 2020
- 5 oz Silver Bullion, Tree of Life, 2020
- 5 oz Silver Bullion, Roaring Lion of Judah, 2021
- 5 oz Silver Bullion, Tree of Life, 2021
- 5 oz Silver Bullion, Roaring Lion of Judah, 2022
- 5 oz Silver Bullion, Tree of Life, 2022
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, Roaring Lion of Judah, 2018
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, Tree of Life, 2018
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, Roaring Lion of Judah, 2019
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, Tree of Life, 2019
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, Roaring Lion of Judah, 2020
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, Tree of Life, 2020
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, Roaring Lion of Judah, 2021
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, Tree of Life, 2021
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, Roaring Lion of Judah, 2022
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, Tree of Life, 2022
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, Ram of Calvary, 2022
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, Sword of Truth, 2022
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, Roaring Lion of Judah, 2023
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