7th June
2020
The third release in the New Zealand Mint’s Mythical Dragons Series, this Norse Dragon brings the mythology of the North to collectors. Beloved in the East but feared and opposed in the West, dragons permeate countless cultures. This coin’s stunning imagery and themed packaging would make it a beautiful display piece in any collection. Part of a mintage of just 2,000 pieces, the coin was struck from 2 oz of. 999 fine silver and has an antique finish. Vibrant Norse Dragon Design. Ian Rank-Broadley’s famous right-side portrait of Queen Elizabeth II graces the obverse. The image, which has appeared on coinage for more than two decades, shows the monarch wearing a tiara and earrings. Rank-Broadley’s initials, “IRB, ” are inscribed at the base of the design. The monarch’s name, “ELIZABETH II, ” joins the name of the issuing country, “NIUE, ” the coin’s face value, “FINE DOLLARS, ” and the date, “2020, ” on the rim. The reverse features a striking look at Fafnir, the Norse Dragon. The colorful beast, which has a reputation for greed and treachery, shows its fangs while Sigurd slays it. An inscription in the lower left notes the coin’s weight and purity, 2 OZ 999 FINE SILVER. The coin comes in its original packaging from the New Zealand Mint. That includes a book-style display case that is themed after an ancient dragon. We cannot make any price adjustments after the sale is complete. Product Photo Policy: MCM attempts to display product images shown on the site as accurately as possible. We take all of our photos in house and due to reflections on the mirrored or proof surfaces of a coin there may appear to be’black’ when there is not. If a coin has a color on it at all it will be described as’colorized’ in the description or title. Due to the large inventory we sell, we use stock photos. Serial numbers will vary from the image shown unless specifically stated in the product listing that the item pictured is the item you will receive. INTERNATIONAL ORDERS POLICY: We are accepting international orders from select countries. These charges are the customer’s responsibility. However, we cannot guarantee this due to the volume of orders we process each day. Beyond the 30-day return period, Company is under no obligation to accept return of any product, but may in its discretion do so pursuant to this policy, for up to one year from the invoice date. ModernCoinMart (MCM) was launched in 2004 and quickly set the standards for online sales of bullion, US coins and world coins. Join over 100,000 loyal customers and feel confident purchasing from a company that’s spent a decade building a solid and stellar reputation trusted and recognized around the world. That’s the MCM way. View more great items. 3 Pc Set 2015 150g Silver Icons of Faith Prooflike Coins in Deluxe Case SKU58629. 2010 Canada 1/2 g Gold Caribou 25C NGC PF69 UC SKU57984. 2000 Isle of Man Millennium The Future 1/2 oz Titanium GEM BU 1/2 Crown SKU60175. This listing is currently undergoing maintenance, we apologise for any inconvenience caused. The item “2020 Niue Mythical Dragons of World Norse Dragon 2 oz Silver $5 Coin SKU61130″ is in sale since Monday, March 30, 2020. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Australia & Oceania\South Pacific”. The seller is “mcm” and is located in Sarasota, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Precious Metal Content: 2 oz
- Estimated Mintage: 2,000
- Fineness: 0.999
- Denomination: $5
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Niue
- Certification: Uncertified
- Grade: Gem BU
- Year: 2020
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
- Composition: Silver