| Coin | Silver Three Ounces 2023 Harry Potter - Chamber of Secrets |
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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, or are based on the troy ounce - for example, three ounces of silver (abbreviated as 3 oz Ag, where "Ag" comes from the Latin word for silver, Argentum).
This coin is part of a New Zealand Mint series dedicated to characters and themes from famous movies, and is dedicated to the Chamber of Secrets from the Harry Potter books and films. |
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The obverse of the coin features the (unofficial) "Public Seal of Niue". It 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 (a symbol of the United Kingdom, the monarch of which is ultimately the Head of State of Niue).
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).
Around above, the face value TEN DOLLARS. Around below, the date of issue 2023. |
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The reverse of the coin shows the mysterious Chamber of Secrets in Hogwarts from the Harry Potter film franchise. The design features a striking antique finish and added relief that is lighter at the bottom to mimic the water reflection.
Around below, the precious metal content: 3 oz 999 Fine Silver (three troy ounces of 99.9% silver) and copyright acknowledgement: WIZARDING WORLD © & TM WBEI. (s23) (copyright and trade mark of Warner Brothers Entertainment International). |
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| Reverse Inscription |
3 oz 999 Fine Silver WIZARDING WORLD © & TM WBEI. (s23) |
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| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Finish: antique.
Packaging: in presentation box, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Date of issue: 10 February 2023.
Issue price: US$ 299.00 |
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| See also |
Coins in the Harry Potter Classic series issued in Niue include:
- 1 oz Gold, Harry Potter, 2020
- 1/4 oz Gold, Harry Potter, 2020
- 1 oz Silver, Harry Potter, 2020
- 1 oz Gold, Albus Dumbledore, 2020
- 1/4 oz Gold, Albus Dumbledore, 2020
- 1 oz Silver, Albus Dumbledore, 2020
- 1 oz Gold, Hogwarts Express, 2020
- 1/4 oz Gold, Hogwarts Express, 2020
- 1 oz Silver, Hogwarts Express, 2020
- 1 oz Gold, Hogwarts Castle, 2020
- 1/4 oz Gold, Hogwarts Castle, 2020
- 1 oz Silver, Hogwarts Castle, 2020
- 1 oz Silver, All I Want for Christmas, 2020
- 1 oz Gold, Hermione Granger, 2021
- 1/4 oz Gold, Hermione Granger, 2021
- 1 oz Silver, Hermione Granger, 2021
- 1 oz Gold, Lord Voldemort, 2021
- 1/4 oz Gold, Lord Voldemort, 2021
- 1 oz Silver, Lord Voldemort, 2021
- 1 oz Gold, Dobby the House Elf, 2021
- 1/4 oz Gold, Dobby the House Elf, 2021
- 1 oz Silver, Dobby the House Elf, 2021
- 1 oz Gold, The Golden Snitch, 2022
- 1/4 oz Gold, The Golden Snitch, 2022
- 1 oz Silver (gilded), The Golden Snitch, 2022
- 3 oz Silver Antique, Great Hall of Hogwarts, 2022
- 1 oz Silver Antique, Great Hall of Hogwarts, 2022
- 3 oz Silver Antique, Dumbledore's Office, 2022
- 1 oz Silver Antique, Dumbledore's Office, 2022
- 3 oz Silver Antique, Chamber of Secrets, 2023
- 1 oz Silver Antique, Chamber of Secrets, 2023
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