Niue 5 Dollars 2022 Silver 999. 2oz Ø50mm GOLD plated :: NUESTRA SENORA DE ATOCHA with silver treasure inlay!

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This coin contains a fragment from one of the silver bars that went down on the Nuestra Senora de Atocha (Our Lady of Atocha). Keep in mind that this piece of silver is over 400 years old!
The Atocha tragically ended her voyage on a reef of the Florida Keys on September 6, 1622, taking with her 264 souls many of whom were of royal blood. She scattered over 47 troy tons of treasure over 50 miles of ocean bottom. There were only 5 people to survive the wreck.
Struck in 2 ouces of .999 fine silver this 400th Anniversary Antique Finish coin features historic Atocha silver recovered from the wreck!
Mintage only 50 coins.. A real treasure!

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Description

The reverse of the coin features a beautiful image of Nuestra Señora de Atocha, the unlucky Spanish galleon that sank in a hurricane off the Florida Keys in 1622. At the time of the sinking, the galleon was heavily laden with Copper, Silver, Gold and other precious goods. The coin contains a fragment from one of the Silver bars that sank over 400 years old. All around the reverse, the inscriptions: “NUESTRA SEÑORA DE ATOCHA” – the name of the coin. The obverse of the coin features the Coat of Arms of Niue and the inscriptions: “NIUE” – the country of issue, “FIVE DOLLARS” – the face value, “2022” – the year of issue and “ELIZABETH II” – the name of the Queen.

Additional information

Country

Niue

Date

2022

Face value

5 Dollars

Metal

Gold, Silver

Fineness

.999

Weight (g)

62,2g (2oz)

Size (mm)

50

Finish

Proof-like

Mintage (pcs)

50 (Extremely rare)

Certificate COA

Yes

Box

Yes

Special features

Handmade Antique Finish, Rimless coin, Serial number engraved, With silver treasure inlay

Availability

From the beginning of, November

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