Silver Two Ounces 2014 Winter Palace - Saint Petersburg, Coin from Niue - detailed information

This coin was issued in Niue.

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The first coin in series, 2 Oz of pure Silver Antique-finish, decorated with a big Swarovski Crystal insert. Features the Winter Palace, the official residence of Russian Imperial Rulers, the Czars/Tsars, located in St. Petersburg is the present day Hermitage Museum.

Material: 999
Boxed.
Date of issue: 2014
Weight: 62.2 g
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity.
Denomination: 2 dollars
Size: 50
Coin accent: Antique Finish, Stone insert
Quality: Proof

Experience one of the finest coin designs with the new silver coin by Niue! Dedicated to St. Petersburg's most famous building, the coin is a smooth mix of high relief images with antique finish and a huge Swarovski crystal. All this beauty is struck from 2 oz fine silver .999 with the mintage limited to a mere 666 pieces worldwide! The obverse displays a small effigy of Her Majesty Elizabeth II surrounded by the following inscriptions: the Queen’s name, the issuing country and year. In the background, there is a high relief image of the interior of the Winter Palace struck in impressive detail. A red Swarovski crystal gives the coin a special look. The reverse features the Winter Palace façade decorated with the same deep red crystal insert as on the obverse. Magnificently located on the bank of the Neva River, this Baroque-style palace is the place where almost all the Romanovs starting from Catherine the Great resided. It was built between 1754 and 1762 for Empress Elizabeth, the daughter of Peter the Great. Now the Winter Palace does not only display beautiful interiors but is also home to the world-renowned Hermitage Museum. Housed in a nice presentation box, the coin is certain to catch the eye of collectors worldwide. Don’t miss out! Soon it will be hard to find!