Coin | Silver Ounce 2024 Comix - Action Comics #7: Superman |
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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 characters and themes from popular culture.
The coin is part of the Comix series, and is dedicated to the seventh comic book from the Action Comics series. The coloured design faithfully reproduces Action Comics #7. To further enhance the visual impression of a comic book, the coin was minted in rectangular format, with the typical color scheme also paying tribute to the comic book effect. The reverse shows the coat of arms of Niue as well as the denomination, year of issue, weight, fineness and copyright.
Action Comics was the first comic book series ever to publish the stories surrounding Superman and is considered the birthplace of the legendary superhero from the planet Krypton. In the cover story of Action Comics #7, published in 1938, Superman made his second appearance. This issue is considered one of the most sought-after comic books in the world. |
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Obverse | |
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 2024.
Below right, the precious metal content: 1 oz 999 Fine Silver (one troy ounce of 99.9% silver), below which the copyright notice SUPERMAN TM & © DC (s24).
Below left, an effect like the turning of a paper page. |
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The reverse is coloured and represents the cover of the Action Comics #7 comic issue, showing Superman in action.
Above, the logo ACTION COMICS and the issue number: No. 7. |
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Reverse Inscription |
ACTION COMICS No.7 |
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Edge | Plain, coloured | Edge Inscription | None |
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Notes | Finish: proof, coloured, rectangular shape. Packaging: in themed box, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. |
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See also |
Niue coins featuring Superman and other characters from the Superman comics include: - 1 oz Silver Chibi, Superman, 2020 - 1 oz Gold Bullion, Superman, 2021 - 1 oz Silver Bullion, Superman, 2021 - 1 oz Silver Shaped and Coloured, Superman Shield, 2021 - 1 oz Silver Chibi, Superman, 2021 - 1 oz Gold Proof, Superman Classic, 2022 - 1/4 oz Gold Proof, Superman Classic, 2022 - 3 oz Silver Proof, Superman Classic, 2022 - 1 oz Silver Proof, Superman Classic, 2022 - 1 oz Silver Coloured Rectangle, Action Comics #1, 2022 - 1 oz Silver Coloured Rectangle, Superman #1, 2022 - 1/4 oz Gold Proof, Superman 85th Anniversary, 2023 - 3 oz Silver Proof, Superman 85th Anniversary, 2023 - 2 oz Silver Antique Coloured, Superman, 2023 - 2 oz Silver Coloured Rectangle, Action Comics #1, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Proof, Superman 85th Anniversary, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Coloured Rectangle, Action Comics #7 - Superman, 2024
Rectangular coins featuring coloured comics covers: - 1 oz Silver, Comix 1 - Action Comics #1, 2022 - 1 oz Silver, Comix 2 - Showcase #4 - The Flash, 2022 - 1 oz Silver, Comix 3 - Superman #1, 2022 - 1 oz Silver, G.I. Joe 40th Anniversary, 2022 - 2 oz Silver, Comix (1) - Action Comics #1, 2023 - 2 oz Silver, Comix (2) - Showcase #4 - The Flash, 2023 - 2 oz Silver, Comix (4) - Amazing Fantasy #15 - Spider-Man, 2023 - 2 oz Silver, Comix (5) - Batman #1, 2023 - 2 oz Silver, Comix (6) - Journey into Mystery #83 - Thor, 2023 - 2 oz Silver, Comix (8) - Detective Comics #27 - Batman, 2023 - 1 oz Silver, Comix 4 - Amazing Fantasy #15 - Spider-Man, 2023 - 1 oz Silver, Comix 5 - Batman #1, 2023 - 1 oz Silver, Comix 6 - Journey into Mystery #83 - Thor, 2023 - 1 oz Silver, Comix 7 - All Star #8 - Wonder Woman, 2023 - 1 oz Silver, Comix 8 - Detective Comics #27 - Batman, 2023 - 1 oz Silver, Comix 9 - Avengers #1, 2023 - 1 oz Silver, Comix 10 - All American Comics #16 - Green Lantern, 2023 - 1 oz Silver, Comix 11 - Marvel Comics #1, 2023 - 1 oz Silver, Comix 12 - The Incredible Hulk #1, 2023 - 5 oz Silver, Batman #251 - Joker, 2024 - 5 oz Silver, Batman #561, 2024 - 5 oz Silver, Batman #615, 2024 - 2 oz Silver, Comix (12) - The Incredible Hulk #1, 2024 - 1 oz Silver, Comix 13 - The Amazing Spider-Man, 2024 - 1 oz Silver, Comix 14 - The Incredible Hulk #181, 2024 - 1 oz Silver, Comix 15 - Star Wars #1, 2024 - 1 oz Silver, Comix 16 - Action Comics #7 - Superman, 2024 - 1 oz Silver, Comix 17 - Sensation Comics #1 - Wonder Woman, 2024
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