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10 Dollars - Charles III Blood of Elves
| Issuer | Government of Niue |
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| Year | 2023 |
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| Value | 10 Dollars |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a dynamic high-relief depiction of Geralt of Rivia, the protagonist of Andrzej Sapkowski's Witcher book series, shown in three-quarter bust facing left, draped in a travelling cloak and extending one hand forward. Behind him, a large dragon rendered in intricate detail occupies the upper right field. The bold stylised logotype 'THE WITCHER' is inscribed across the lower field in raised block lettering, with 'BOOK SERIES' beneath in smaller capitals. The author's name 'ANDRZEJ SAPKOWSKI' arcs along the upper left rim, and 'BLOOD OF ELVES' arcs along the upper right rim, framing the central composition. The design demonstrates the Mint of Poland's characteristic use of deeply sculpted relief against a polished proof field. |
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Niue has operated as a licensing vehicle for third-party coin programs since the 1990s, lending its sovereign issuing authority to commemorative series with no organic connection to the island. This piece is part of a bullion-adjacent collector series tied to Andrzej Sapkowski's Witcher fantasy franchise — specifically the 1992 short story collection Blood of Elves — produced under commercial licensing arrangements that have become the dominant model for small Pacific island mints chasing collector markets in Europe and North America.
At one-tenth troy ounce of four-nines gold, the practical investment case is thin. The premium over spot will almost certainly reflect the licensing cost rather than the metal.