Coin | Silver Ounce 2024 Comix - Sensation Comics #1: Wonder Woman |
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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 first comic book from the Sensation Comics series. The coloured design faithfully reproduces its front cover. 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.
Sensation Comics was the first comic series ever to publish stories about Wonder Woman and is considered the birthplace of the legendary superheroine from the Amazon island of Themyscira. Wonder Woman made her first appearance in the cover story of Sensation Comics #1, which was published in January 1942. This issue is considered one of the most sought-after comic books in the world. |
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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 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 WONDER WOMAN 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 a Comics #7 comic issue, showing Wonder Woman in action.
Above, the logo SENSATION COMICS of the issue, priced 10¢. |
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Reverse Inscription |
SENSATION COMICS |
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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 |
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
Coins featuring Wonder Woman include (ordered by metal / size / year / country): - 1 oz Gold Bullion, Comics Superheroes - Wonder Woman, Niue 2021 - 1 oz Gold Proof, Classic Superheroes - Wonder Woman, Niue 2023 - 1/4 oz Gold Proof, Classic Superheroes - Wonder Woman, Niue 2023 - 1/10 oz Gold, Justice League, Samoa 2022 - 3 oz Silver Proof, Classic Superheroes - Wonder Woman, Niue 2023 - 1 oz Silver Chibi Coloured, DC Comics - Wonder Woman, Niue 2020 - 1 oz Silver Bullion, Comics Superheroes - Wonder Woman, Niue 2021 - 1 oz Silver Coloured, Wonder Woman 80th Anniversary, Niue 2021 - 1 oz Silver Chibi Coloured, DC Comics - Wonder Woman 1984, Niue 2021 - 1 oz Silver Chibi Coloured, DC Comics - Cheetah 1984, Niue 2021 - 1 oz Silver Shaped Coloured, Wonder Woman Logo, Niue 2022 - 1 oz Silver Proof, Classic Superheroes - Wonder Woman, Niue 2023 - 1 oz Rectangle Coloured, All Star Comics #8 - Wonder Woman, Niue 2023 - 1 oz Rectangle Coloured, Sensation Comics #1 - Wonder Woman, Niue 2024 - 1/2 oz Silver Coloured, Justice League, Samoa 2022 - 1/2 oz Silver Coloured, Justice League - Wonder Woman, Samoa 2022
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