The Treasury of Niue has released (10th February) the first coin which is part of a new series concentrating on the subject of tarot and the distinctive designs often seen on the cards. The tarot (or trionfi) is a pack of playing cards whose origins are found in the mid-15th century in various parts of […]
Niue: Mega-sized silver Proof crown coin features the story of the Great Lunar Race
The government of Niue has released mega-sized silver Proof coins with selective pure gold plating which highlights not just one particular animal that makes up the Lunar year horoscope cycle, but all 12. If you have ever wondered why there is a particular order of which animal, there is a simple season. There are many […]
Niue: Final silver coin released in “Geniuses of the 19th Century” series featuring Alexander Graham Bell
The government and treasury of Niue have released the fourth and final silver Proof coins which are part of their very popular collector series entitled “Geniuses of the 19th Century.” The coins focused on some of the most essential and revolutionary inventions which changed the lives of much of the world population, and the men […]
Niue: Step back in time while going Back to the Future with new licence plate silver and colour rectangular coin
The government and treasury of Niue have released new, innovative rectangular coins in conjunction with the 35th anniversary of the release of one of the world’s most popular and exciting feature-length movies. It was back in 1985 when the time-travelling adventure Back to the Future was released to a worldwide audience and introduced an array […]
Niue: Inventor Alfred Nobel features on third coin in “Geniuses of the 19th Century” series
The government and treasury of the island state of Niue have released the third coin in their ongoing collector series entitled “Geniuses of the 19th Century.” Many historians focusing on events of the 19th century agree this century was a time of brilliant and eccentric inventors. Countries in the Americas, notably the United States, and […]
Niue: Favourite children’s classic, Winnie the Pooh, features on new silver Proof and colour coins
The government and treasury of Niue have launched a new coin series with colour designs based on the children’s classic stories of Winnie the Pooh. Created by Alan Alexander Milne (1882–1956) a successful essayist, humourist, editor at Punch Magazine and later a successful playwright in 1926. The stories were meant as a gift for his […]
Niue: Gabriel, archangel and messenger of God, features on the first of four new ingot silver and colour coins
The government and treasury of Niue have launched (7th April) a new series of ingot-shaped Proof and colour coins which feature the four primary archangels. The word “archangel” itself is derived from two Greek words; the first, “arche,” is used to mean “ruler,” and the second, “angelos,” defines “messenger.” Archangels have two significant duties: The […]
Niue: Latest Harry Potter gold and silver coins feature the Hogwarts Express locomotive
The treasury of Niue has released the second coin in their recently introduced series based on the immensely successful stories of Harry Potter. Based on the books written by J.K. Rowling, the tales have travelled the world over, creating a franchise resulting in merchandising, record-book sales, and, of course, an astounding eight motion film blockbusters […]
Niue: New silver Proof coins issued in support of New South Wales Wildlife Information, Rescue, and Education Services
The government and treasury of Niue have released new cupro-nickel and silver Proof collector coins that are supportive of the New South Wales Wildlife Information, Rescue, and Education Services (WIRES), which is Australia’s largest wildlife rescue organisation. In the wake of Australia’s destructive fire season, which began in late July of last year, the country […]
Niue: New coin series, Geniuses of the 19th Century, launched with Thomas Alva Edison, inventor of the phonograph
The government and treasury of Niue have launched the first silver collector coins in a new series which is entitled “Geniuses of the 19th Century” and highlights some of the world’s inventions that have changed our lives and continue to do so. The 19th century was a time of both brilliant and eccentric inventors. These […]
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