2017 Niue Happy Holidays - Ice Skaters 1 oz Silver Proof $2 Coin GEM Proof in its Original Government Packaging
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Why add this 2017 Happy Holidays: Ice Skaters 1 oz. Silver GEM Proof to your collection?
This beautiful holiday-themed proof celebrates the 1862 lithograph titled "Central Park Winter" created by Currier & Ives, replicating the famous skating couple beneath a magnificent handcrafted silver filigree snowflake. The unique proof is struck by Coin Jewels for issue by the island nation of Niue from 1 Troy oz. of .999 fine silver with a diameter measurement of 39 mm. Featuring a handmade snowflake, each proof in the amazingly low 1,000 piece limited mintage is guaranteed to be one-of-a-kind!
Classic Currier & Ives Winter Scene
The reverse illustrates the iconic couple gracefully ice skating on a pond beneath an array of intricately engraved falling snowflakes, with the filigree creation at the center. Inscribed "HAPPY HOLIDAYS" above.
A radial lined pattern emanates from the filigree snowflake on the obverse, with Ian Rank-Broadley's effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II below. The inscription "NIUE 2017 2 DOLLARS 1OZ .999 SILVER" curves beneath the design.
Gorgeous GEM Proof in Original Mint Packaging
This 2017 Niue 1 oz. Proof Silver Happy Holidays: Ice Skaters coin is encapsulated and presented in a black, Mint-branded case accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. The $2 coin, in ungraded GEM Proof condition, exhibits a beautiful strike, remarkably high quality mirrored and frosted finishes, with exceptional eye appeal.
Add this stunning, low-mintage Silver Holiday Proof with a handcrafted silver filigree snowflake to your collection! Don't delay, purchase the gorgeous winter themed coin from MCM now!
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Year of Issue: | 2017 |
Mint: | New Zealand Mint |
Grading Service: | Uncertified |
Grade: | GEM Proof |
Finish: | Proof |
Packaging: | Original Government Packaging |
Composition: | Silver |
Purity: | 0.999 |
Display Weight: | 1 oz |
Weight in Grams: | 31.1035 g |
Weight in Ounces: | 1 oz |
Diameter: | 39 mm |
Thickness: | 2.87 mm |
Country: | Niue |
Legal Tender: | Niue |
Currency: | Dollar |
Denomination: | 2 |
Mintage: | 1,000 |
Obverse Design: | Queen Elizabeth II Portrait |
Reverse Design: | Couple Ice Skating Under Intricate Snowflakes |
Reverse Designer/Engraver: | Ian Rank-Broadley |