3357) "Diesel Punk", Niue Island: "The Punk Universe Coin Series": A $5 (Five Dollars) Silver Coin issued by Niue Island featuring Diesel Punk with UV printing: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024:
Dieselpunk is a retrofuturistic subgenre of science fiction similar to steampunk or cyberpunk that combines the aesthetics of the diesel-based technology of the interwar period through to the 1950s with retro-futuristic technology and postmodern sensibilities.
Dieselpunk is a style full of contrasts – it combines technological advancement with the atmosphere of a bygone era. Modern inventions like cars, trams, telephones, and airplanes coexist with the spirit of hope for a better future after the Great War
Coined in 2001 by game designer Lewis Pollak to describe his tabletop role-playing game “Children of the Sun”, the term has since been applied to a variety of visual art, music, motion pictures, fiction, and engineering.
The name "dieselpunk" is a derivative of the science fiction subgenre “cyberpunk”, and represents the time period from World War I until the 1950s, when diesel-based locomotion was the main technological focus of Western culture.
The "-punk" suffix attached to the name is representative of the counterculture nature of the genre with regard to its opposition to contemporary aesthetics.
The term also refers to the tongue-in-cheek name given to a similar cyberpunk derivative, "steampunk", which focusses on science fiction based on industrial steam power and which is often set within the Victorian era.
Dieselpunk draws not on the hiss of steam nor on the Victorian and Edwardian aesthetics and cosplay but on the grease of fuel-powered machinery and the Art Deco movement, marrying rectilinear lines to aerodynamic shapes and questioning the impact of technology on the human psyche.
Dieselpunk draws its inspiration from the diesel era and a characteristic referred to by dieselpunks as "decodence". According to the online magazine "Never Was", decodence (a portmanteau of "[Art] Deco" and "decadence"), "embraces the styles and technologies of the era".
The term "diesel era" is a period of time that begins with the start of the interwar period, which covers the time between the end of World War I and the start of World War II.
Although the term "dieselpunk" was not coined until 2001, a large body of art significant to the development of the genre was produced before that. Artwork (including visual arts, music, literature, and architecture) created in the dieselpunk style are heavily influenced by elements of the art movements most prevalent in Western culture during the diesel era.
The Coin:
The Reverse of the $5 (Five Dollars) Silver Coin presents various facets of Diesel Punk - Cars, trains, an airborne craft, a tank and an armed warrior etc.
The Obverse of the $5 (Five Dollars) Silver Coin presents the seal/emblem of Niue Island in the centre.
The peripheral inscriptions are - NIUE 2023. 5 DOLLARS. AG 999
Highlights:
- Step into a world of technological innovation and futuristic vision with the third 2-ounce collector's coin from “The Punk Universe series".
- Crafted from the highest quality 999 silver and weighing 2 ounces, this coin pays homage to the fascinating dieselpunk style – a genre of science fiction set in an alternate reality of the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s.
- Features of the coin include:
- High relief that highlights details and creates a three-dimensional effect,
- UV and fluorescent printing, providing stunning visual impressions,
- A numbered edge, ensuring the exclusivity of each piece.
- The Dieselpunk 2 oz coin is not only a striking reference to the retro-futuristic style but also an example of masterful minting craftsmanship that will undoubtedly enhance any prestigious collection.
Country of issue: Niue Island; Coin Series: "The Punk Universe"; Date of issue: 2004-2009; Special feature: UV Fluorescent Printing; Coin Quality: Premium Antique Finish (PAF); Mintage: 400 pieces only; Denomination: 5 $ (Five Dollars); Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 2.00 oz or 62.2 grams; Diameter/Size: 50.00 mm; Modifications: High Relief, Numbered Edge; Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity (COA), Presentation Box/Case..
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