Silver Ounce 2023 Icons of Inspiration - Thomas Edison, Coin from Niue - detailed information

Within a beaded border, the reverse features a triumphant image of a muse, arm extended toward the sun, with the (unofficial) seal of the nation of Niue held in her left hand.

The seal 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 (of the United Kingdom). 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).

On two lines to the left, the face value of the coin: TWO DOLLARS. Below, the date of issue 2023. These are also inscribed in the circle with the Public Seal of Niue.

In small letters above the date, the designer's initials JI (for Joel Iskowitz).

Around above, twenty-two five-pointed stars; below the last of them, the engraver's monogram EA (for Emerson Abraham).

Around left, the precious metal content: .999 SILVER 1 OUNCE.

The reverse design depicts Thomas Edison, with a motion picture camera emanating light rays in front of his image. In the background, a film reel. His signature, Thomas A Edison, is shown below the portrait.

Near the rim below, the designer's initials JI (for Joel Iskowitz). In the left field, the engraver's monogram EA (for Emerson Abraham).

Finish: bullion (Brilliant Uncirculated), with satin finish.
Packaging: in individual plastic capsule, or 10 coins in heat-sealed roll.
Release date: 17 July 2023.
Release price: US$ 30.54.