1352) "World Enchanting Flowers Coin Series," Niue: (Part I): Enchanting Orchid: A $2 (Two Dollars), 1 Oz. Silver Proof Coin minted by The Singapore Mint on behalf of Niue: Date of Issue: 03/2020 (with date inscribed as 2019):
Flowers, appreciated for their beauty are infused with significance and meanings derived from their names, distinctive characteristics and rich mythology. Countries and regions are often represented by the perfect flower that portrays their nation's pride.
Flowers, appreciated for their beauty are infused with significance and meanings derived from their names, distinctive characteristics and rich mythology. Countries and regions are often represented by the perfect flower that portrays their nation's pride.
The Singapore Mint has brought out the "World Enchanting Flower Coin Series, featuring an impressive range of flowers which are well-known representative and iconic flowers of countries and regions.
The Coin Series includes six enchanting flowers coins - Lotus, Orchid, Shrub althea, Peony, Cherry blossom and Rose, all issued by Niue from 2019 onwards. Minted in unique flower shapes, the exquisite coins are illustrated in ultra-high relief with stunning enamel and lucent colours.
Enchanting Orchid:
Orchids generally symbolise beauty, love and fertility. The Orchid family consists of a wide range of unique species and hy6brids, each infused with added significance and meanings derived from its name, distinctive characteristics and rich mythology. Countries like Colombia, Venezuela and Costa Rica are represented by the orchid that portrays their nation's pride.
With thousands of orchid species available, the Enchanting Orchid Coin is designed after Singapore's National Flower - Orchid (Vanda Miss Joachim).
Orchids represent Singapore's national pride and identity and their resilient qualities mirror Singapore's continuous pursuit of excellence. Orchids are ambassadors of Singapore to the world. They have also contributed significantly to Singapore's flower industry.
Vanda Miss Joachim was chosen as Singapore's national flower for its vibrant colours, hardiness and resilience qualities that reflect the Singapor spirit. The hybrid orchid is also a symbol of Singapore's multicultural heritage.
The banner/header titled "World Enchanting Flower Coin Series" showing the Reverses and common Obverse of the three coins released by The Singapore Mint in 03/2020, on behalf of Niue.
The Reverse and Obverse of the $2 (Two Dollars) Orchid Flower shaped Coin.
With thousands of orchid species available, the Enchanting Orchid Coin is designed after Singapore's National Flower - Orchid (Vanda Miss Joachim).
Orchids represent Singapore's national pride and identity and their resilient qualities mirror Singapore's continuous pursuit of excellence. Orchids are ambassadors of Singapore to the world. They have also contributed significantly to Singapore's flower industry.
Vanda Miss Joachim was chosen as Singapore's national flower for its vibrant colours, hardiness and resilience qualities that reflect the Singapor spirit. The hybrid orchid is also a symbol of Singapore's multicultural heritage.
The Reverse of the $2 (Two Dollars) Orchid Flower shaped Coin.
The Obverse of the $2 (Two Dollars) Orchid flower shaped coin.
The effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right is depicted in the centre of the coin. The edge inscriptions are - "ELAZABETH II. NIUE. TWO DOLLARS. 2020" and "1 Oz. 999 FINE SILVER".
The specifications of this flower-shaped Silver Proof Coin are:
Coin Series Theme: "World Enchanting Flowers"; Country of Issue: Niue; Coin Theme: Enchanting Orchid; Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 31.1 grams or 1 Oz; Diameter/Size: 46.22 mm x 41.80 mm; Coin Quality: Proof; Mintage: 5,000 pieces; Shape: Orchid-shape with colours (enamel & lucent); Minted by: The Singapore Mint; On behalf of: Niue; Year: 2020 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2019 on the coin);
The effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right is depicted in the centre of the coin. The edge inscriptions are - "ELAZABETH II. NIUE. TWO DOLLARS. 2020" and "1 Oz. 999 FINE SILVER".
The specifications of this flower-shaped Silver Proof Coin are:
Coin Series Theme: "World Enchanting Flowers"; Country of Issue: Niue; Coin Theme: Enchanting Orchid; Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 31.1 grams or 1 Oz; Diameter/Size: 46.22 mm x 41.80 mm; Coin Quality: Proof; Mintage: 5,000 pieces; Shape: Orchid-shape with colours (enamel & lucent); Minted by: The Singapore Mint; On behalf of: Niue; Year: 2020 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2019 on the coin);
The elegant Presentation Case/Box in which the Coin is housed, with a see-through acrylic cover.
For my posts on Orchid Stamps and Post Cards issued by India Post & the Karnataka Postal Circle of India Post, please visit the following links:
1) "Orchids": A set of 12 postcards issued by the Karnataka Postal Cicle of India Post, with designs inspired by 6 Stamps on Orchids issued by India Post on 21.10.1991 and 6 Stamps issued on 08.08.2016
For my posts on Orchid Stamps and Post Cards issued by India Post & the Karnataka Postal Circle of India Post, please visit the following links:
1) "Orchids": A set of 12 postcards issued by the Karnataka Postal Cicle of India Post, with designs inspired by 6 Stamps on Orchids issued by India Post on 21.10.1991 and 6 Stamps issued on 08.08.2016
3) "Orchids": A set of six Maxim Cards issued by Karnataka Postal Circle, India Post, on 08.08.2016
Links on Posts on Coins /Stamps issued by Singapore:
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