2023 2 oz Niue Minotaur Antiqued Silver Coin (Color)

2023 2 oz Niue Minotaur Antiqued Silver Coin (Color)

Explore the enigmatic realm of mythical creatures with the 2023 2 oz Niue Minotaur Antiqued Colorized Silver Coin from Lithuanian Mint, now available at BOLD. This coin is part of the captivating 'Mythical Creatures' series, featuring four limited-edition collectible coins, each with its own captivating story to share. The latest coin in the series, 'Minotaur', is the third one and portrays a ferocious monster that hunts its prey ruthlessly in the Labyrinth.

Key Features

• 2023 2 oz Niue Minotaur Antiqued Silver Coin (Color)
• Purity: Contains 2.18 oz (62.2g) of .999 pure silver.
• Obverse: Niue's official seal and a quadrant with four Mythical Creatures feature on the obverse.
• Reverse: A horn head minotaur holding his weapon appears in the reverse design, hunting victims in a maze-like background.
• Series: Mythical Creatures.
• Face value: $5 (NZD).
• Legal tender: Fully backed by the government of Niue.
• Diameter: 50 mm.
• Packaging: The coin comes in a plastic capsule and presentation box with the certificate of authentication.

All four of the coins from the "Mythical Creatures" series—the "Minotaur", the "Sirens", the "Nest of the Harpies", and the "Sea Monster Kraken"—are depicted on the obverse. In the center is the Niuean public seal. Below, the island's motto, "atua Niue tukulagi", is inscribed above two crossed katoua cleaving clubs, which represent Niue.

The piece's reverse depicts the monstrous creature in high relief that stalks Ariadne and Theseus, the brave lovers, through a massive labyrinth. The partially red surface coating symbolizes Ariadne's red thread and the blood of all the Minotaur's sacrificed victims.

In Greek mythology, the Minotaur is a manifestation of an unhappy marriage and divine rage. Poseidon cursed King Minos for retaining a magnificent bull destined for sacrifice. The Minotaur was created because Minos' wife Pasiphaë asked inventor Daedalus for assistance in sating her wicked demand. The monster received Athens sacrifices every seven years in Daedalus' labyrinth. The brave warrior Theseus fell in love with King Minos's daughter, Ariadne, and they planned to kill the Minotaur. Ariadne's crimson thread helped Theseus break the spell and prove love triumphs over horror. The 'Minotaur' silver coin commemorates this story's lasting impact. Get yours now.