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 - for example, two ounces of silver (abbreviated as 2 oz Ag, where "Ag" comes from the Latin word for silver, Argentum).
The Zentangle Method is a type of artwork that many people enjoy. This artistic meditation allows for people to create beautiful images that contain very structured patterns. The patterns, called tangles, use a combination of lines, curves, dots, and orbs to create the larger image. Although originating in the United States, many people worldwide enjoy engaging with the Zentangle Method.
The 2021 coin shows an example of this type of artwork by highlighting the intricate designs of the Zentangle Tiger. |