Why purchase this 1 oz Silver Colorized Proof 2020 $2 Niue Disney Fantasia - 80th Anniversary - Dance of the Hours?
In 1940, Disney released its third animated feature film, Fantasia. The picture consisted of eight segments of animation, each of which was set to classical music. Although several factors prevented it from making a profit initially, subsequent reissues helped the movie to become the 24th highest grossing film of all time in the United States. Now, the New Zealand Mint celebrates the movie's 80th anniversary with this Dance of the Hours, which a popular scene from the movie.
- This coin is $2 legal tender in Niue.
- This coin was struck at the New Zealand Mint from 1 oz of .999 fine silver.
- The reverse features selective coloring.
- The coin was issued to mark the 80th anniversary of the premier of Disney\'s Fantasia.
- The coin's mintage, 1940 pieces, references the premier date.
- This piece will arrive in GEM Proof condition.
- The coin comes in storybook packaging.
- This piece also comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Adorable Hyacinth Hippo and Ben Ali Gator Deisgn
Obverse: The coin's obverse bears Ian Rank-Broadley's right-side portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara. The design has been appearing on coins for over two decades. The monarch's name, "ELIZABETH II," is inscribed along the rim, as are the name of the issuing country, "NIUE," the coin's face value, "TWO DOLLARS," and its date, "2020."
Reverse: The reverse features a look at the Dance of the Hours segment of the film. Hyacinth Hippo dances in a tutu as her suitor, Ben Ali Gator, comes down stairs toward her wearing a cape. The coin's weight and purity, "1 OZ 999 FINE SILVER," join the Disney copyright on the rim.
Don't miss your chance to own this $2 Niue 2020 1 oz Silver Colorized Proof Disney Fantasia - 80th Anniversary - Dance of the Hours.
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