Silver Two Ounces 2024 Mandala Dragon, Coin from Niue - detailed information

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 name of the country and the face value: NIUE ISLAND 5 DOLLARS. Around below, the date of issue 2024 interrupts the precious metal content: 2 oz Ag 999 (two troy ounces of 99.9% silver).

In the lower right part of the rim, the XXI mint mark of Mint XXI.

The reverse design features a stylised image of the face of a Chinese dragon composed by elaborate mandala motifs. The dragon is enhanced by a Swarovski crystal above the eyes.

The image is surrounded by fine geometric motifs.

There is no inscription.

Finish: antique, coloured, crystal insert.
Packaging: in display box, with a Certificate of Authenticity.