Coin | Silver Ounce 2023 Disney - 100 Years of Wonder: Snow White |
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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 coloured rectangular coin is part of New Zealand Mint's range marking Disney’s 100th anniversary called 100 Years of Wonder, and features Disney's animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" was released by Walt Disney in 1937. The story is based on the classic fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm and tells the story of the beautiful princess Snow White, who is pursued by her evil stepmother and finds refuge with seven good-natured dwarfs. Despite the threats and intrigues, Snow White manages to overcome the villain with the help of her new friends and finds her happy ending. |
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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 date of issue 2023.
In smaller letters near the rim, the precious metal content 1 oz 999 FINE SILVER (one troy ounce of 99.9% silver), and the copyright acknowledgement: ©DISNEY. |
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The reverse design is coloured and is styled as a postage stamp (the coin is also shaped as a stamp - rectangle with perforations along the edges).
On the left, a scene from the animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
On the right, the Disney logo, below which the inscription 100 YEARS OF WONDER.
Styled as a postmark, a circle inscribed with THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY around the rim and October 16. 1923 on two lines at centre.
Below, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. |
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Reverse Inscription |
Disney 100 YEARS OF WONDER Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs |
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Edge | Plain | Edge Inscription | None |
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Notes | Finish: proof, coloured, special shape. Packaging: in presentation box, with a Certificate of Authenticity. |
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See also |
Coins marking the 100th Anniversary of Disney include: - 1 oz Gold Proof, Disney - 100 Years of Wonder, Niue 2023 - 1/4 oz Gold Proof, Disney - 100 Years of Wonder, Niue 2023 - 10 oz Silver Coloured Rectangle, Disney - 100 Years of Wonder (Mickey and Minnie), Niue 2023 - 10 oz Silver Coloured Rectangle, Disney - 100 Years of Wonder, (Mickey and Donald), Niue 2023 - 1 oz Silver Coloured Rectangle, Disney - 100 Years of Wonder, Niue 2023 - 1 oz Silver Coloured Rectangle, 100 Years of Wonder - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Niue 2023 - 1 oz Silver Coloured Rectangle, 100 Years of Wonder - Cinderella, Niue 2023 - 1 oz Silver Coloured Rectangle, 100 Years of Wonder - Peter Pan, Niue 2023 - 1 oz Silver Coloured, Disney - Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, Niue 2023 - 5 g Silver Coin Note, Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse, Niue 2023 - 1/2 oz Silver Coloured, Disney 100th Anniversary, Tuvalu 2023 - 1/2 oz Silver Coloured, Disney 100th Anniversary - Nemo, Tuvalu 2023 - $1 Aluminium Bronze, Disney 100th Anniversary - Mickey Mouse, Tuvalu 2023 - $1 Aluminium Bronze, Disney 100th Anniversary - Minnie Mouse, Tuvalu 2023
Coins featuring the Snow White fairy tale and characters: - 1/4 oz Gold, Disney Princess - Snow White, Niue 2015 - 1 oz Silver Coloured, Disney Princess - Snow White, Niue 2015 - 1/4 oz Gold, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - 80th Anniversary, Niue 2017 - 1 oz Silver Coloured, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - 80th Anniversary, Niue 2017 - 1 oz Silver Coloured, Disney Villains - Evil Queen, Niue 2018 - 1 oz Silver Coloured (with gemstone), Disney Princess Gemstone - Snow White, Niue 2019 - 1 oz Silver Coloured (Heart Shape), True Love's Kiss - Snow White and the Prince, Niue 2020 - 3 oz Silver Antique Coloured, Fairy Tales - Snow White, Cook Islands 2021 - 1 oz Silver Chibi, Snow White, Niue 2021 - 1 oz Silver Coloured Rectangle, Disney 100 Years of Wonder - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, 2023
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