| Coin | Silver Ounce 2023 Marvel - Thor |
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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 New Zealand Mint collection featuring Marvel characters, and is dedicated to Thor.
The popular character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe is based on the Norse deity of the same name, the Asgardian God of Thunder. His enchanted hammer named Mjolnir grants him superhuman strength, the ability to fly, and the ability to influence the weather. Thor is one of the founding members of the Avenger superhero team, along with Iron Man and Captain America. |
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| Obverse | |
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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. |
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The reverse of the coin is coloured and depicts Thor, God of Thunder, holding his hammer, Mjolnir, with his emblem to the side.
Below, the inscription THOR.
In small letters around right, the precious metal content 1 oz 999 Fine Silver (one troy ounce of 99.9% silver), followed by the copyright acknowledgement: ©MARVEL. |
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| Reverse Inscription |
THOR 1 oz 999 Fine Silver ©MARVEL |
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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: 24 May 2023.
Release price: US$ 109.00. |
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| See also |
Coins in the Marvel series issued for Niue include:
- 1 oz Gold Bullion, Spider-Man, 2023
- 1 oz Gold, Captain America, 2023
- 1 oz Gold, Thor, 2023
- 1 oz Gold, Black Panther, 2023
- 1/4 oz Gold, Captain America, 2023
- 1/4 oz Gold, Thor, 2023
- 1/4 oz Gold, Black Panther, 2023
- 5 oz Silver Coloured Domed, Captain America Shield, 2023
- 3 oz Silver Coloured, Captain America, 2023
- 3 oz Silver Coloured, Thor, 2023
- 3 oz Silver Coloured, Black Panther, 2023
- 2 oz Silver Chibi, The Incredible Hulk, 2023
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, Spider-Man, 2023
- 1 oz Silver Coloured, Captain America, 2023
- 1 oz Silver Coloured, Hulk, 2023
- 1 oz Silver Coloured, Thor, 2023
- 1 oz Silver Coloured, Black Panther, 2023
- 1 oz Silver Coloured Rectangle, Thor, 2023
- 1 oz Silver Coloured Rectangle, Spider-Man, 2023
- 1 oz Silver Coloured, Guardians of the Galaxy, 2023
- 1 oz Silver Coloured, The Marvels, 2023
- 1 oz Silver Shaped, Iron Man, 2023
- 1 oz Silver Rectangle, Amazing Fantasy #15 - Spider-Man, 2023
- 1 oz Silver Rectangle, Journey into Mystery #83 - Thor, 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, Thor, 2023
- 1 oz Silver Chibi, Black Panther, 2023
- 1 oz Silver Chibi, Iron Man, 2023
- 1 oz Silver Chibi, Loki, 2023
- 1 oz Silver Chibi, Captain Marvel, 2023
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