2363) Border Collie, Niue Island: Sixth 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: 03/2022:
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)
Weimaraner Pointer (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 Border Collie ("Border Kolie") - "Dog Breed" - (Sixth Coin in the Series):
The sixth silver coin of the Czech Mint from the Coin Series titled - "Dog Breeds" is dedicated to the Border Collie.
The task of the Border Collies, which belong to shepherd, shepherd and cattle dogs, was to accompany the herd, protect it from danger and direct its movement according to the commands of the shepherd.
The breed was bred at the end of the 19th century on the border of England and Scotland, and it was this fact that gave it its name – "border" means "border" in English.
The harsh region has created a dog in discomfort that is physically fit, dexterous and resistant to bad weather, and at the same time hardworking, attentive and docile.
The Border Collie is one of the most intelligent breeds. They are able to predict commands, get along easily with other animals and are very friendly to people.
Therefore, it is not surprising that with the passage of time they have become the favorite pets of active owners and mistresses, to whom they make tireless company during various physical activities.
The Coin:
The Reverse of the $1 (One Dollar - NZD) Silver Coin, bears two depictions of a "Border Collie".
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)", "NUIE ISLAND" and the year of issue "2022".
These attributes/features are supplemented with a number of footprints - human and canine.
The specifications of this Coin are:
Country of issue: Niue Island; Coin Series Theme: "Dog Breeds"; Coin Theme: "Border Collie"; Year: 2022; 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.
The Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
- 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.
The Presentation Box - Front with Wrapper.
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