1961) Golden Retriever, Niue Island: Fourth Coin in the Series titled "Dog Breeds": A twelve-Coin Series of Silver Coins of the Czech Mint dedicated to the most popular Dog breeds, issued on behalf of the Niue Island: Date/Year of Coin issue: 06/2021:
About Dog Breeds:
The dog is the oldest domesticated animal – humans have been accompanied by dogs for an incredible fourteen thousand years.
At first, the dog proved himself to be a guard who devotes himself to protecting his master's property and life, and as an excellent helper in hunting.
As human society changed, so did the role of the dog, which became an integral part of it.
The versatile beast can steer cattle herds, drag sleds across frozen waste, look for explosives, help the handicapped, ... For every task a person prepares for a dog, another of hundreds of different breeds have been found suitable.
It seems impossible that all these creatures evolved from an ancient wild wolf, but they do, and although they differ from each other at first glance, they have one thing in common – they are our best friends.
The most popular dog breeds are given a twelve-part series of silver coins:
German Shepherd (2021)
Dachshund (2021)
Yorkshire Terrier (2021)
Golden Retriever (2021)
Hound (2022)
Border Collie (2022)
Bernese Mountain (2022)
Schnauzer (2022)
German boxer (2023)
Doberman (2023)
Gentleman King Charles spaniel (2023)
Siberian Husky (2023)
About the Golden Retriever - "Dog Breed" - (Fourth Coin in the Series):
The Czech Mint dedicated the Fourth Silver Coin from the Dog Breeds cycle to the "Golden Retriever".
As the development of firearms dwindled, the task of dogs was to track down the shot animals and bring them to the hunter.
This is how breeds called "retrievers" were created – i.e. translated from English by the bringer. Dudley MarjoriBanks bred the most famous retriever in the late 19th century.
The Scottish Lord, who was an avid waterfowl hunter, longed for the perfect hunting dog with a great sense of smell, pleasant appearance and good qualities.
His breeding efforts were crowned with success. The Golden Retriever, which got its name from the radiant shade of fur, is energetic, strong and active, but at the same time intelligent, obedient and gentle.
As hunting pleasures faded from modern society, hunting helpers became mostly family dogs. Because of their kind and balanced nature, they are now bred as pets and companions, who tolerate all household members – including visitors and cats– excellently. Golden retrievers are often also used as blind or assistance dogs.
The Coin:
The Obverse of the $1 (One Dollar - NZD) Silver Coin bears an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II (since the Coins of the Czech Mint are licensed by the foreign issuer, the island of Niue).
Also seen on this face is the denominational value of "1 DOLLAR (NZD)" and the year of issue "2021".
These attributes/features are supplemented with a number of footprints - human and dog.
The specifications of this Coin are:
Country of issue: Niue Island; Coin Series Theme: "Dog Breeds"; Coin Theme: "Golden Retriever"; Year: 2021; Denomination/Face Value: 1 Dollar (One New Zealand Dollar - NZD); Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 31.1 grams or 1.00 Oz; Diameter/Size: 37.0 mm; Coin Quality: Proof (P) with applied colour; Mintage: 5,000 pieces; Minted by: Czech Mint; Designer (Obverse & Reverse): MgA. Martin Dašek ; Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes.
- Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a Black Leather etue and is accompanied by a Certificate Of Authenticity (COA).
- The complete collection can be preserved in this spectacular collector's book full of photos and interesting facts about the origin of individual breeds. The album is bilingual – it contains descriptions in both Czech and English.
- The collector's book does not include a CERTIFICATE of Authenticity – it comes with each coin separately.
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Love English Golden Retrievers! Smart and playful.
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