Монетное созвездие

Presented by

Mint of Poland

Nominal value

2 dollars (NIUE)

Weight

32,9 g

Diameter

40,85 mm

Metal

Silver 999°

Mintage

500 pcs

Production quality

Proof, digital printing, laser frosting, polishing

Designer

Zuzanna Faliszewska

Producer

Mint of Poland

Description of obverse and reverse

Obverse: In the central part of the coin – effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Below it – mint mark: m/w, hallmark: «Ag 999». Along the rim – inscriptions separated by decorative dots: «ELIZABETH II, NIUE ISLAND» (issuer), «2 DOLLARS» (face value), «2020» (year of issue).

Reverse: In the central part of t coin, unicorn with wings and horn (silver, relief, polished), On the top – moon, In the background colorful forest. In the bottom – sentence UNICORN, (relief, laser frosting).

A brief annotation

In the past, some believed that the tears of a unicorn had the magical power to cleanse and cure diseases. This fantastic creature has already appeared in the Bible as a personification of strength. In the Middle Ages, it was presented as Holy Mary's companion and a symbol of Christ. To this day, the unicorn is a representation of purity and magical strength in popular culture. The coin with its image will appeal to every fan of fantasy!