Coin | Silver Three Ounces 2024 Star Wars - X-Wing Starfighter |
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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 specially shaped coin is part of an extensive New Zealand Mint series featuring characters and themes from the Star Wars movie saga, and depicts the iconic X-Wing Starfighter.
The T-65 X-wing Starfighter is known for its versatility and role in the rebellion against the Galactic Empire. With its distinctive curved wings and powerful weapons, the X-Wing is a symbol of resistance and hope. Pilots like Luke Skywalker™ used these fast and maneuverable ships to boldly charge into battle and fight for the freedom of the galaxy. |
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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).
On the left, the face value TEN DOLLARS. On the right, the date of issue 2024.
In smaller letters vertically above, the precious metal content: 3 oz 999 Fine Silver (three troy ounces of 99.9% silver), followed by the copyright acknowledgement © & ™ Lucasfilm Ltd. |
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The reverse design depicts a T-65 X-Wing Starfighter from Star Wars as seen from above, in detailed relief.
There is no inscription. |
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Reverse Inscription |
(none) |
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Edge | Plain | Edge Inscription | None |
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Notes | Finish: antique, special shape. Packaging: in display box, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. |
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See also |
Coins issued in 2024 and featuring Star Wars themes include (ordered by metal / size / country): - 1 oz Gold Proof, Han Solo and Chewbacca, United Kingdom - 1 oz Gold Proof, Millennium Falcon, United Kingdom - 1 oz Gold Proof, TIE Fighter, United Kingdom - 1 oz Gold Proof, X-Wing Fighter, United Kingdom - 1 oz Gold Proof, Death Star II, United Kingdom - 1 oz Gold Bullion Bar, Star Wars - The Light Side (not legal tender) - 1/4 oz Gold Proof, Han Solo and Chewbacca, United Kingdom - 1/4 oz Gold Proof, Millennium Falcon, United Kingdom - 1/4 oz Gold Proof, TIE Fighter, United Kingdom - 1/4 oz Gold Proof, X-Wing Fighter, United Kingdom - 1/4 oz Gold Proof, Death Star II, United Kingdom - 10 oz Silver Bullion, Mandalorian - Beskar Bar, Niue - 10 oz Silver Bullion Bar, Star Wars - The Light Side (not legal tender) - 300 g Silver Sphere, Death Star, Niue - 5 oz Silver Coloured Rectangle (poster), The Phantom Menace, Niue - 5 oz Silver Coloured Rectangle (poster), Attack of the Clones, Niue - 5 oz Silver Coloured Rectangle (poster), Revenge of the Sith, Niue - 5 oz Silver Coloured Rectangle (poster), The Force Awakens, Niue - 5 oz Silver Coloured Rectangle (poster), The Last Jedi, Niue - 5 oz Silver Coloured Rectangle (poster), The Rise of Skywalker, Niue - 5 oz Silver Proof, Han Solo and Chewbacca, United Kingdom - 5 oz Silver Proof, Millennium Falcon, United Kingdom - 5 oz Silver Proof, TIE Fighter, United Kingdom - 5 oz Silver Proof, X-Wing Fighter, United Kingdom - 5 oz Silver Proof, Death Star II, United Kingdom - 100 g Silver Sphere, Death Star, Niue - 3 oz Silver Shaped, X-34 Landspeeder, Niue - 3 oz Silver Shaped, X-Wing Starfighter, Niue - 2 oz Silver Proof, Han Solo and Chewbacca, United Kingdom - 2 oz Silver Proof, Millennium Falcon, United Kingdom - 2 oz Silver Proof, TIE Fighter, United Kingdom - 2 oz Silver Proof, X-Wing Fighter, United Kingdom - 2 oz Silver Proof, Death Star II, United Kingdom - 1 oz Silver Bullion, Mandalorian - Beskar Bar, Niue - 1 oz Silver Shaped, X-34 Landspeeder, Niue - 1 oz Silver Proof Rectangle, Star Wars Comics #1, Niue - 1 oz Silver Proof, Han Solo and Chewbacca, United Kingdom - 1 oz Silver Proof, Millennium Falcon, United Kingdom - 1 oz Silver Proof, TIE Fighter, United Kingdom - 1 oz Silver Proof, X-Wing Fighter, United Kingdom - 1 oz Silver Proof, Death Star II, United Kingdom - 1 oz Silver Bullion Bar, Star Wars - The Light Side (not legal tender) - 50 Pence Copper-Nickel (with gold and silver versions), Han Solo and Chewbacca, UK - 50 Pence Copper-Nickel (with gold and silver versions), Millennium Falcon, UK - 50 Pence Copper-Nickel (with gold and silver versions), TIE Fighter, UK - 50 Pence Copper-Nickel (with gold and silver versions), X-Wing Fighter, UK - 50 Pence Copper-Nickel (with gold and silver versions), Death Star II, UK
Specially shaped coins representing Star Wars vehicles: - 1 kg Silver Sphere, Death Star, 2021 - 1 oz Silver, Millennium Falcon, 2021 - 3 oz Silver, Millennium Falcon, 2022 - 1 oz Silver, X-Wing Starfighter, 2022 - 1 oz Silver, The Mandalorian - Grogu in Pod, 2022 - 3 oz Silver, Death Star II, 2023 - 3 oz Silver, The Mandalorian - N-1 Starfighter, 2023 - 1 oz Silver, The Mandalorian - N-1 Starfighter, 2023 - 3 oz Silver, The Mandalorian - Gauntlet Starfighter, 2023 - 1 oz Silver, The Mandalorian - Gauntlet Starfighter, 2023 - 3 oz Silver, Snowspeeder, 2023 - 1 oz Silver, Snowspeeder, 2023 - 2 oz Silver, Millennium Falcon, 2023 - 1 oz Silver, The Mandalorian - Grogu in Pod, 2023 - 300 g Silver Sphere, Death Star, 2024 - 100 g Silver Sphere, Death Star, 2024 - 3 oz Silver, X-34 Landspeeder, 2024 - 1 oz Silver, X-34 Landspeeder, 2024 - 3 oz Silver, X-Wing Starfighter, 2024
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