2021 Niue $5 - Sea Battles: The Battle of Midway - 2oz Antiqued Silver
- Country: Niue
- Queen: Elizabeth II (1952-Date)
- Type: Non-Circulating Coin
- Years: 2021
- Mint: Mint of Gdansk - Poland (2020-Date)
- Denomination: 5 NZD
- Currency: New Zealand Dollar (1987-Date)
- Composition: .999 Silver
- Diameter: 45mm
- Weight: 62.2g
- Edge: Smooth
- Mintage: 500
- Condition: New - Mint Packaging
- Obverse: Features an image of a map indicating the movement of the troops as well as the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Country of issue, date, denomination, and purity
- Reverse: Depicts ultra high relief images of battleships and planes engaged in a battle over the Pacific. At the top of the coin is a close-up of one of the planes and the propeller moves
Presenting the 2021 Niue $5 - Sea Battles: The Battle of Midway in a distinguished 2oz Antiqued Silver, a numismatic journey through the turbulent waves of history, meticulously crafted by the Mint of Gdansk. This coin, as the second release in the Sea Battles Silver Series, sails through the epic Battle of Midway, a decisive naval confrontation that significantly shifted the tides in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
This antiqued silver coin, with its vintage allure, navigates through the intense battle scenes where the U.S. Navy, under the strategic command of Admirals Chester W. Nimitz, Frank J. Fletcher, and Raymond A. Spruance, triumphed over the Imperial Japanese Navy, inflicting a devastating blow and altering the course of the war. The Battle of Midway, occurring from June 4-7, 1942, is not merely a historical event but a testament to strategic prowess, bravery, and the unwavering spirit of the Allied forces.
The coin’s obverse dynamically portrays the fierce aerial and naval engagements during the battle, with a dominant plane featuring a moveable propeller, symbolizing the dynamic and ever-moving nature of warfare. The reverse, on the other hand, intricately maps out the troop movements, strategic positions, and key battle locations in the Pacific Theater, providing a glimpse into the complex and calculated maneuvers executed during the war.
The Mint of Gdansk, inspired by the monumental significance of the Battle of Midway, proudly unveils this 2oz Antiqued Silver coin as a numismatic masterpiece, intertwining detailed craftsmanship, historical depth, and a tribute to the brave souls who fought in the battle. This piece is not merely a collector’s item but a tangible remembrance of a pivotal moment in history, symbolizing resilience, strategic mastery, and the unwavering pursuit of freedom and peace.
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