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Sunday 3 November 2024

3500) "Mermaid" Niue Island: "Mythological characters Coin Series": The Fourth (4th) Silver Coin in the Series: A $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Coin minted by the Czech Mint depicting a Mermaid: Year of Coin issue: 10/2024:

3500) "Mermaid" Niue Island: "Mythological characters Coin Series": The Fourth (4th) Silver Coin in the Series: A $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Coin minted by the Czech Mint depicting a Mermaid: Year of Coin issue: 10/2024:

The Mythology:

When our ancient ancestors passed on incredible stories full of supernatural creatures, they tried to cope with things they did not understand. 

They imagined mischievous sprites who hide things, as well as massive giants whose feet shake the earth. In times of need, they begged for help from kind angels, and at night they trembled before bloodthirsty vampires. Although hundreds and thousands of years have passed, ancient legends continue to fascinate us.

The twelve-piece series of silver coins embellished with patina is dedicated to the most interesting mythical creatures

Mythological figures - Mermaids4th Coin in the Series:

The fourth emission is on mermaids - seductive women whose bodies at the waist turn into a scaly fish tail. 

Many a sailor has been attracted by their irresistible song, but no man can be sure what they have in store for him. One awaits a loving embrace, another is caught up in a merciless storm that seals his fate...

This silver coin of the Czech Mint's Mythological figures series features a charming Mermaid. 

The home of the mermaids - seductive women whose waisted body becomes a scaly fish tail - is the endless watery depths. 

Many sailors have been attracted by their irresistible song, but no man can be sure what they prepared for him. One man is waiting for a loving embrace, while another is caught in a merciless storm that seals his fate... 

The mermaids are the subject of ancient Greek myths - for example, that of Odysseus, who encountered the Sirens - but they can also be found in Irish folklore and Japanese mythology. 

Furthermore, the idea of their form and nature was shaped by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale "The Little Mermaid". In addition to fictional stories, however, there are also actual reports of sightings of these creatures. 

For example, Christopher Columbus saw a trio of mermaids off the coast of what is now the Dominican Republic, noting that they were "not half as beautiful as they are painted". It is likely that they were in fact manateesThese marine mammals may not resemble graceful mermaids, but at a distance of hundreds of metres, human eyes are not reliable. Especially when they are the eyes of a sailor who hasn't seen a woman for months...

 The Coin:

The Header/Banner presents the Reverse of the Silver Coin featuring a mermaid.

The Reverse of the $2 (Two Dollars) Silver Coin, which is the work of medal maker Roman Å amiljan, presents the Mermaid with seductive lips, scaly skin and long hair that flows into the waves of the sea. 

The Obverse of the $2 (Two Dollars) Silver Coin.

As the licence to issue the Czech Mint's commemorative coins is granted by the Pacific island of Niue, this face bears its national emblem, the nominal value of "2 DOLLARS (NZD)" and the year of issue "2024". 

These necessary attributes are surrounded by elemental nature - rocks, clouds, trees and waves. The details of the relief are emphasized by the patina.

One can save the complete twelve-piece collection of coins with characters from the realms of myth, legend and fantasy in a collector's album which you can also find in our offer.

The Specifications of this Silver Coin are: 

Collectors set/Coin Series Theme: "Mythological figures"; Coin Theme: "Mermaids"; Issuer: Niue Island; Denominational value: $2 (Two Dollars - NZD); Numbered issue: No; Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes; Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Veneer: Yes; Weight:31.1 grams or 1.00 Oz; Diameter/Size: 37.00 mm; Packaging: Black paper case; Mintage: 1,000 pieces.

The Presentation Box/Case - Closed

The Presentation Box/case - Open with the Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

Mythological figures – Collector’s Book:

A twelve-part series of silver coins is dedicated to the most interesting of them:

Cyclopes (2024)

 Medusa (2024)

Elf (2024)

Mermaid (2024)

Troll (2025)

Fairy (2025)

Dwarf (2025)

Valkyrie (2025)

Vampire (2026)

Angel (2026)

Goblin (2026)

Dryad (2026)

The purchaser can store the complete collection in this collector's book, which not only contains a number of interesting facts about the individual creatures, but also an adventure board game called "The Journey of Heroes".

Even the author of the coins himself decided to go on a journey. It may not be a journey through the realms of fantasy, but it is full of adventure nonetheless.

Note: The collector's book does not include a certificate of authenticity – this is supplied with each coin separately.









 

2) The Rock City of Petra, Flying Horse from Kansu, the Cauldron from Gundastrup: "Treasures of Ancient Civilisations: The I (First) Silver Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 09/2024

3) The relief of the Silver Coin in the Series representing the "Treasures of Ancient Civilisations": features two landmarks - the Stonehenge Megalithic Complex and the Thinker Statue: The II (Second) Silver Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 05/2023

4) The Dolmens of Pedro Gentil with artefacts from Svodin and Sturov: "Treasures od ancient civilisations": The VI (Sixth) Silver Coin in the Deriesd: Dzate/Year of Coin issue: 05/2024

5) The Egyptian Landmarks - the Pyramids of Giza and the statue of a seated scribe - appear in relief on this silver coin: "Treasures odf ancient civilisations": The III (Third) Silver Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 09/2023

6) Two prehistoric monuments - the Venus of Willendorf and the Lascaux cove paintings appear in the relief on this silver coin: 'Treasures of ancient civilisations": The V (Fifth) Silver Coin in the series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 02/2024

7) The relics of two Mediterranean Cultures - Minoan and Mycenaean appear in relief on this silver coin: "Treasures of Ancient Civilisatioms": The IV (Fourth) Silver Coin in the series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 11/2023

8) The landmarks of Ancient Rome appear in relief on this silver coin: "Treasures of ancient civilisations": The VIII (Eighth) Silver Coin in the series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 11/2024

Germania Mint issues:






Links to "The Coin Series - The Prehistoric World - The wondrous world of Mesozoic Lizards:

1) "Plesiosaurs", Niue Island: Coin minted by: The Czech Mint: "Coin Serkies - The prehistoric Worfld - The wondrous world of Mesozoic Lizards": Denomination: $1 (One Dollar - NZD): Eleventh Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 08/2024

2) "ARCHAEOPTERYX", Niue Island: Coin minted by the Czech Mint: "Coin Series - The prehistoric world": "The Wondrous world of Mesozoic Lizards": Denomination: $1 (One Dollar -NZD): Eighth Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 11/2023

3) "Brachiosaurus", Niue Island: Coin Minted by: The Czech Mint: Coin Series - The prehistoric World of Mesozoin Lizards": Denomination: $1 One Dollar - NZD): Ninth Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 04/2024

4) "Stegosaurus", Niue Island: Coin minted by: The Czech Mint: "Coin Series - The prehistoric world": "The wondrous world of Mesozoic Lizards": Denomination: $1 (One Dollar - NZD): Tenth Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 08/2024

5) "Tyrannosaurus", Niue Island: Coin minted by: The Czech Mint: "Coin Series - The Prehistoric World": "The Wondrous World of Mesozoic Lizards": Denomination: $ 1 (One Dollar - NZD): First Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 05/2022

6) "Triceratops", Niue Island: Coin minted By: The Czech Mint: "Coin Series - The prehistoric World": "The wondrous world of Mesozoic Lizards": Denomination: $1 (One Dollar - NZD): Second Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 06/2022

7) "Ankylosaurus", Niue Island: Coin minted by: The Czech Mint: "Coin Series - The prehistoric world": "The wonderful world of Mesozoic Lizards": Denomination: $1 (One Dollar - NZD): Third Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 07/2022

8) "Pachycephalosaurus", Niue Island: Coin minted by: The Czech Mint: "Coin Series - The prehistoric world": "The wondrous world of Mesozoin Lizards": Denomination: $1 (One Dollar - NZD): Fourth Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 09/2022

9) "Parasaurolophus", Niue Island: Coin minted by: The Czech Mint: "Coin Series - THe rehistoric world":"The wondrous world of Mesozoic Lizards: Denomination: $1 (One Dollar - NZD) Fifth Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 04/2023:

10) "Maiasaura", Niue Island: Coin Minted by: The Czech Mint: "Coin Series: "The prehistoric world": "The wondrous world of Mesozoic Lizards": Denomination: $1 (One Dollar - NZD) : Sixth Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 07/2023:

11) "Pteronadon", Niue Island: Coin minted by: The Czech Mint: "Coin Series - The prehistoric World": "The wondrous world of Mesozoic Lizards": Denomination: $1 (One Dollar - NZD): Seventh Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 08/2023

Links to Seven Wonders of the Ancient World:








Greek Mythology Coin Series:








Links to Signs of the Zodiac Coin Series issued by the Czech Mint posts:









For other interesting posts on Coins issued by the Slovakia National Bank, please visit the following links:


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






For other interesting posts on Coins issued by the Czech National Bank, please visit the following links:



‎‎‎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






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