2017 1 Oz Niue Athenian Owl BU

The first year of the bullion series

Obverse: The obverse of the 1 oz Niue Silver Athena Owl Coins contains the familiar right-profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. In use on commonwealth coins since her ascension to the throne of England in 1952, Her Majesty's portrait on these coins comes from Ian Rank-Broadley and was designed in 1998 as the fourth-generation depiction. Surrounding the effigy from the lower left in a clockwise direction are the phrases "ELIZABETH II", "NIUE", and "TWO DOLLARS". Inscribed beneath the effigy is the year "2017".

Reverse: The reverse of this 1 oz silver round features the Athenian Owl, and captures the craftsmanship of the original coin. The reverse also features a crescent moon, an olive branch of peace, and the inscriptions “AOE”, and “1 OZ .999 FINE SILVER”. “AOE” stands for “Alethia Orno Eternia,” which translates to “Truth Honor Forever.” The field has an uneven, mirrored finish, inspired by the manufacturing process of the original coin.