2011 The Virgo - Zodiac Series

About the Design

Virgo is the only zodiacal sign represented by a female. It is sometimes thought of as a potentially creative girl, delicately lovely; sometimes as a somewhat older woman, intelligent but rather pedantic and spinsterish.

The latter impression is sometimes confirmed by the Virgoan preciseness, refinement, fastidious love of cleanliness, hygiene and good order, conventionality and aristocratic attitude of reserve.

They are usually observant, shrewd, critically inclined, judicious, patient, practical supporters of the status quo, and tend toward conservatism in all departments of life.

 KAGAYA 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 reverse of this coin has a full coloured image of Demeter, the goddess of agriculture. She rescued her only daughter Peresphone who had been abducted by the god of Underworld. But she was bewitched to stay in Underworld for four months every year.
 

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 Virgo 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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