Niue 5 Dollars 2023 Silver 999. 2oz Ø50mm Antique Finish :: TANGRAM with real puzzle inlay!

It is not puzzling that one of the most popular games came to us from the land of inventions. Designed in China in the 18th century, now presented to you by Art Mint in the form of an admirably assembled 2 oz silver coin. It brings together playfulness and wittyful design with almost infinite ways of confuguration – from children’s play to works of art.

The tangram (Chinese: 七巧板; pinyin: qīqiǎobǎn; lit. ‘seven boards of skill’) is a dissection puzzle consisting of seven flat polygons, called tans, which are put together to form shapes. The objective is to replicate a pattern (given only an outline) generally found in a puzzle book using all seven pieces without overlap. Alternatively the tans can be used to create original minimalist designs that are either appreciated for their inherent aesthetic merits or as the basis for challenging others to replicate its outline. It is reputed to have been invented in China sometime around the late 18th century and then carried over to America and Europe by trading ships shortly after. It became very popular in Europe for a time, and then again during World War I. Over 6500 different tangram problems have been created from 19th century texts alone, and the current number is ever-growing. It is one of the most widely recognized dissection puzzles in the world and has been used for various purposes including amusement, art, and education.

Each coin is marked by its individual serial number, ensuring its authenticity. The coin itself is enclosed in an elegant box, including the Certificate.