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Monday 23 August 2021

1996) "Gemini," Niue Island: "Signs of the Zodiac Coin Series": Fifth Coin in the Series features the Zodiacal Sign of Gemini: A Silver $1 (One Dollar-NZD) issued by the Czech Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Date/Year of Coin issue: 05/2021:

1996) "Gemini," Niue Island: "Signs of the Zodiac Coin Series": Fifth Coin in the Series features the Zodiacal Sign of Gemini: A Silver $1 (One Dollar-NZD) issued by the Czech Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Date/Year of Coin issue: 05/2021:

12 Zodiac Signs:

Twelve constellations are located in the imaginary celestial belt that surrounds the planet Earth. The sun, which slowly moves across the sky throughout the year, remains in each of these constellations for about a month, and we call this cycle the zodiac.

 Each of us has a zodiac sign corresponding to the date we were born. This sign then affects our nature and our destiny and in the form of a talisman can bring us happiness.

Such a talisman will be a non-traditional oval coin of the Czech Mint minted from silver and embellished with attractive coloring.

The Mint has been/will be issuing one sign every month from January 2021 to December 2021.

In May 2021, it was the turn of the "Gemini". The remaining signs have appeared/will appear on the coins one each every month in the following order

January 2021 - Aquarius

February 2021 - Pisces

March 2021 - Aries

April 2021 - Taurus

May 2021 - Gemini

June 2021 - Cancer

July 2021 - Leo

August 2021 - Virgo

September 2021 - Libra

October 2021 - Scorpio

November 2021 - Sagittarius

December 2021 - Capricorn

Sign of Zodiac - "Gemini":

This Silver Coin of the Czech Mint from the 12 Signs of the Zodiac Coin Series is a valuable talisman for collectors, and, particularly, for everyone who was born under the sign of Gemini.

The constellation of Gemini is dominated by two bright stars, Castor and Pollux, named after the inseparable brothers and sons of the King of the Gods Zeus.

 According to an ancient ancient myth, one of the brothers was immortal and no longer wanted to live after the loss of his sibling. 

Their father made them a celestial constellation so that they could be together forever. 

The sign of Gemini is characterized by duality and is associated with everyday life - with all the variability, instability and contradiction that it brings. 

Gemini born are intelligent people who are interested in everything, communicate skillfully and orient themselves very quickly. They want to evolve in all directions, fly from one topic to another, and therefore tend to have a comprehensive general view.

The Coin:

This Coin is of a non-traditional oval shape bears a coloured image of Gemini (The Twins) on the Reverse of the $1 (One Dollar - NZD) Silver Coin.

Photographs or computer graphics were not used as a template for coloring, but the design was created by using an original watercolor painting

The relief in the background behind Gemini presents a disk with a dozen zodiac signs. The composition of the reverse side is supplemented with a Latin inscription of "GEMINI" and an astrological symbol.

On the Obverse of the $1 (One Dollar - NZD) Silver Coin, since the coins of the Czech Mint are licensed by a foreign issuer - the island of Niue - is depicted Niue Island's National Emblem, the denominational value of "ONE DOLLAR (NZD)" and the year of issue - " 2021". The periphery is surrounded by twelve astrological signs.

The specifications of this Coin are:

Country of issue: Republic of Palau; Year: 01/2021; Coin Series Theme: "Signs of the Zodiac"; Coin Theme: "Zodiac Sign - Gemini"; Denomination/Face Value: $1 (One Dollar-NZD); Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 1.0 Oz or 31.107 grams; Diameter/Size: 45.3 mm x 30.3 mm; Coin Quality: Proof; Mintage: 1,000 pieces; Special Technique: Non-traditional Oval Shape; Capsule: Yes; Presentation Box/Case: Yes - Black leather case, the coin is stored in an elegant boxCertificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes; Designer: (Obverse & Reverse) - Asamat Baltaev, DiS.

The Presentation Box/Case - Front

The Presentation Box/Case - Back. The specifications of the Coin are also mentioned on the shipper.

The Presentation Box/Case - Open - shows the encapsulated Coin and the Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

The Certificate of Authenticity (COA).








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4) Josef Maximilian Petzval (06.01.1807-19.09.1891), Slovakia: A Brilliant Uncirculated Medal issued on the inventor, minted by the Mint of Slovakia, Kremnica: Year of Medal issue: 2020





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‎6) Nikola Tesla, Niue: Second Silver Coin with a denominational value of 1 NZD (One New Zealand Dollar) in "Geniuses of the 19th Century Coin Series" minted by the Czech Mint on behalf of Niue : Date of Coin issue: 03/2020‎

‎7) Alfred Bernhard Nobel, Niue: Third Silver Coin with a denominational value of 1 NZD (One New Zealand Dollar) in "Geniuses of the 19th Century Coin Series", minted by the Czech Mint on behalf of Niue: Date of Coin issue: 07/2020‎





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Star Dreaming Coin Series:





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The Witcher Coin Series, Niue Islands:


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3) Stefan Banic (1870-1941), Slovakia: 150th Birth Anniversary of the slovak inventor of the Parachute: A 10 Euro Silver Coin in Proof (P) and Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) variants issued by the Kremnica Mint on behalf of Slovakia: Year of Coin issue: 2020

4) Josef Maximilian Petzval (06.01.1807-19.09.1891), Slovakia: A Brilliant Uncirculated Medal issued on the inventor, minted by the Mint of Slovakia, Kremnica: Year of Medal issue: 2020



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