Niue: Czech Lion 1/2 ounce Gold 2023
Niue Coin: Czech Lion 1/2 ounce Gold 2023 is a coin that refers to the story of Brunswick. After which the animal became the official symbol of the Czech country. The Bohemian lion was the symbol of the Přemyslid dynasty and can be found on the horse seal of Ladislaus Henry of 1203. The animal was placed in the emblem of Bohemia by Ottokar II.
The gold bullion coin was struck from pure Au bullion.9999, with a weight of 1/2 troy ounce and a diameter of 28 mm. The product has an edition of only 1,670 pieces.
This unique piece has been minted in gold and silver since 2017 and was produced by the Czech Mint, as well as being official legal tender in Niue. The entire series comes with a guarantee as to the legality, purity of the bullion and the origin of the metal.
Obverse the cylinder depicts an eagle with linden branches, which is a combination of the bird of prey St. Wenceslas, both Moravian and Silesian. The obverse also features Niue's coat of arms and information on the minting year and face value of the currency.
On the reverse side depicted is the head of a lion with the crown of St. Wenceslas. The reverse side bears the inscription "CESKA REPUBLIC" and information about the weight and purity of the bullion. The designer of the reverse was Asamat Baltaev.
