2011 The Leo - Zodiac Series

About the Design

The Leo type is the most dominant, spontaneously creative and extrovert of all the zodiacal characters. In grandeur of manner, splendour of bearing and magnanimity of personality, they are the monarch's among humans as the lion is king of beasts.

They are ambitious, courageous, dominant, strong willed, positive, independent, self-confident there is no such a word as doubt in their vocabularies, and they are self-controlled.  

They are uncomplicated, knowing exactly what they want and using all their energies, creativeness and resolution to get it, as well as being certain that they will get whatever they are after.

THE ARTIST

A Japanese digital fine artist born in 1968, he has created artworks relating to the universe including CG animation pictures, digital prints, posters, illustrations for astronomical books and magazines.

The main themes of his work are the universe, the blue planet, and humankind as a part of the universe - their dreams and yearnings.

Reverse Design

The Lion, standing in the light of the full moon, gives all his love to Serene, the goddess of the moon. With Legurus, the star of courage, on his chest.   

Obverse Design

The obverse of the coin features The Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II sovereign of the commonwealth of Niue.

Limited Mintage

The Leo Zodiac Series Coin is struck from 1oz of pure silver. No more than 8,000 coins will be issued by the New Zealand Mint. The coins are legal tender of Niue Island.

Packaging

Each coin is presented in a closed colourful blister pack to prevent damage to the coins. This rectangular coin is a perfect gift or addition to your collection. 

Authenticity

Each 1oz Silver Coin comes with an individually numbered certificate of authenticity issued by New Zealand Mint

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