Coin of the day, day 8: The Water Tiger
For the forthcoming year 2022, the Lithuanian Mint has created a coin bearing the symbol of the year—the Tiger. This unique coin portrays traits such as determination, courage and strength, which are not only associated with tigers, but will also be of key importance in the new year.
According to the Chinese calendar, 2022 will be the year of the Water Tiger.
The Water Tiger coin consists more of more than two thousand eight hundred small tiny dots – mirrors!
Obverse
The obverse contains a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The most advanced minting technology—relief—was employed to manufacture the coin, making it unique and proving its premium quality. A special coating was also used to protect the coin against wear. Each coin is sold in a special wooden box.
Reverse
At the center of the reverse, there is an image of a majestic tiger head made of tiny dots -mirrors that are reminiscent of water droplets. When the coin is turned, each tiny silver mirror dot reflects the light—like reflections on the water on a sunny day.
Metal
Silver Ag999
Diameter
40 mm
Quality
proof-like
Date of issue
2021
Face value
1 Dollar Niue
Package
capsule, Presentation box
Minted at
Lithuanian Mint
Read more of the year of the tiger on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiger_(zodiac)
Source: Lithuanian mint
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