Set of 8 Niue: Amber Route coins oxidized 8 x 1 Dollar Silver 2008-2011
The set of 8 coins Niue: Amber Route oxidized 8 x 1 Dollar Silver 2008-2011 is a collectible product from the "Amber Route" series. The set includes:
- Kaliningrad (year 2008)
- Gdańsk (year 2008)
- Elbląg (year 2009)
- Wrocław (year 2009)
- Stare Hradlisko (year 2010)
- Szombathely (year 2010)
- Camuntumr (year 2011)
- Aquileia (year 2011)
The coins were minted from pure metal of Ag.925 fineness, weighing 1 troy ounce and with a diameter of 38.61 mm. The oxidized silver gives them an antique, historic appearance. Additionally, amber is embedded on the reverse side of the coins. The coins have a face value of 1$. Moreover, each coin serves as a legal tender and comes with a guarantee from the government of Niue regarding the legality, purity of the metal, and origin of the metal.
Averses of the coins depict a chariot, a fragment of the globe, and the image of Queen Elizabeth II. The obverse also includes the inscription "AMBER ROUTE" and information about the issuing country, the date of issue, and the coin's face value.
Reverses show various scenes related to amber trade, culture, and history of the regions, along with the names of cities and the inscription "AMBER ROUTE". The central element of the reverses is the amber embedded in the coin.