3531) "The Tower of the Swallow or "Tor Zirael", Niue Island: "The Witcher Coin Series": 6th Coin in the Series, High Relief Gilded 2 Ounce Silver Coin minted by the Gdansk Mint, Poland: Date of Coin issue: 2024:
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The Witcher:
“The Witcher” is a fantasy drama television series created by Lauren Schmidt Hissrich for Netflix. It is based on the book series by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski.
Set on a fictional, medieval-inspired landmass known as “the Continent”, The Witcher explores the legend of Geralt of Rivia, Yennefer of Vengerberg and Princess Ciri. It stars Henry Cavill, Anya Chalotra, and Freya Allan.
The first season, consisting of eight episodes, was released on Netflix on December 20, 2019.
It was based on “The Last Wish” and “Sword of Destiny”, which are collections of short stories that precede the main The Witcher saga.
The second season, also consisting of eight episodes and based on the novel Blood of Elves, was released on December 17, 2021.
In September 2021, Netflix renewed the series for a third season, which also consists of eight episodes, released in two volumes on June 29 and July 27, 2023. This will be followed by a fourth season, with Liam Hemsworth taking over the role of Geralt of Rivia.
In April 2024, the series was renewed for its fifth and final season.
An animated origin story film, Nightmare of the Wolf, was released on August 23, 2021. A prequel miniseries, “Blood Origin”, was released on December 25, 2022. A second film, “Sirens of the Deep”, is expected to be released in February 2025.
The Storyline:
The story begins with Geralt of Rivia, Crown Princess Cirilla of Cintra, and the quarter-elf sorceress Yennefer of Vengerberg at different points in time, exploring formative events that shape their characters throughout the first season, before eventually merging into a single timeline.
Geralt and Ciri are linked by destiny since before she was born when he unknowingly demanded her as a reward for his services by invoking "the Law of Surprise". After the two finally meet, Geralt becomes the princess's protector and must help her and fight against her various pursuers to prevent her Elder Blood and powerful magic from being used for malevolent purposes and keep Ciri and their world safe.
This extraordinary coin is created in cooperation with Andrzej Sapkowski, a famous Polish writer who wrote books in the series ‘The Witcher’. On the basis of his works, CD Project Red created a series of games in addition to a hit Netflix TV series. In the spirit of this massively popular franchise, Mint of Gdansk will release collectible coins with incredible designs from The Witcher.
The Coin Series:
Discover new adventures of White Wolf, minted in the purest silver! There will be 8 coins in total in the series - 1 coin minted every year, each dedicated to a book from the saga.
Issue plan (may be subject to change):
1. The Last Wish
2. Sword of Destiny
3. Blood of Elves
4. Time of Contempt
5. Baptism of Fire
6. The Tower of the Swallow
7. The Lady of the Lake
8. Season of Storms
The Coin:
The Witcher saga continues with the 2024 "Tower of the
Swallow" with every detail brought to vivid life thanks to the exceptional high
relief strike. There is also select gilding and a special coloured 3D insert on
the reverse.
The Reverse of the $5 (Five Dollars) Silver Coin depicts Ciri escaping across the frozen lake of Tarn Mira, dispatching her pursuers, including Rience – an emissary of the sorcerer Vilgefortz.
She skates, cutting off his fingers, and he drowns in the icy water.
In the background, a sadistic mercenary named
Bonhart on horseback is visible, as Ciri flees towards "Tor Zirael" – "The Tower
of The Swallow".
Limited mintage of only 2000 pieces worldwide with only a
small allocation being made available to the collector market. Remaining issues
will be reserved for organizations closely associated with the book series.
Coin Highlights:
- Incredibly detailed ultra high relief strike
- Deep antique finish with 24K gilding on the reverse
- Coloured 3D insert
- Numbered edge
Specifications:
Coin Series: "The Witcher"
Coin Theme: The Tower of the Swallow"
Year: 2024
Quality: High Relief, Antique Finish
Denomination: 5
Dollars
Metal Content: 2 Troy Ounces (62.2 grams)
Purity: .999 / 99.9%
Minted By: The Gdansk Mint, Poland
Mintage: 2,000 pieces
Diameter: 45.00 mm
Delivered With: Capsule, Box, Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
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