3533) "The Baptism By Fire", Niue Island: "The Witcher Coin Series": 5th Coin in the Series, High Relief Gilded 1 Kilogram $50 (Fifty Dollars) Silver Coin minted by the Gdansk Mint, Poland: Date of Coin issue: 01/2024:
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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 iconic Witcher series returns in the form of a kilogram coin, "Baptism of Fire" struck in pure silver 999.
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The Reverse of the $50 (Fifty Dollars) Silver Coin is adorned with a unique stone – yellow agate, imitating the sun in the sky and banners. The high relief gives depth to the coin and allows collectors to immerse themselves in the Witcher world.
The scenes depicted on the coin, both on the reverse and obverse sides, are dynamic and allow the viewer to delve into the adventures of Geralt of Rivia.
The Reverse of the Coin depicts the battle scene on the Jaruga bridge when Geralt and Cahir led Queen Meve's retreating forces against the Nilfgaardians.
In the middle, Geralt, the Witcher, thrusts his sword into an oncoming enemy shortly after casting the Aard spell, igniting fire and chaos in the Nilfgaardian ranks.
Behind him, Cahir on a captured steed rallies the Lyrian army for battle.
In the foreground, a standard-bearer from Emperor Emhyr's elite regiment grasps the imperial flag with the burning sun, fluttering above the battlefield tumult.
The burning sun is the emblem of the Nilfgaardian Empire, appearing on the soldier's shield on the reverse and on the banner, dominating the entire scene as an agate ornament.
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The Obverse of the $50 (Fifty Dollars) Silver Coin depicts an adventure scene of Geralt's team crossing the Jaruga River, entering the midst of an armed conflict between Nilfgaardian forces and Queen Meve's Lyrian partisans.
The Witcher and his companions, pursued by soldiers along the shore, try to keep the ferry in the middle of the current to avoid falling into the hands of the enemy.
The coin was minted in a limited edition of 100 pieces – a true rarity on a global scale.
The Mint of Gdansk is the only numismatic company in the world authorized to issue coins featuring the image of the literary Witcher, thanks to the license granted by the renowned author, Andrzej Sapkowski.
The design of the coin is illustrative and may differ from the final result.
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Specifications:
Coin Series: "The Witcher Book Series"
Coin Theme: "The Baptism By Fire"
Coin issuing country: Niue Island
Year: 01/2024
Coin Quality: High Relief, Antique Finish (AF)
Denomination: $50 (50 Dollars)
Metal Content: 1 Kilogram (Kg)
Purity: .999 / 99.9% Fineness Silver (Ag)
Minted By: The Gdansk Mint, Poland
Mintage: 2,000 pieces
Diameter/Size: 100.00 mm
Delivered With: Capsule, Box, Certificate of Authenticity (COA), Numbered Edge
Additions: Agate, High Relief
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