The Chess Knight grips his lance
and shield, and charges ahead on his armored warhorse on this one troy
ounce pure silver gem with a proprietary black proof finish!
Tiny mintage of just 999! The Chess King (first in the series) sold out
quickly, so don't miss out, get it while you can!
Talisman World Coins and Medals
is proud to bring you a knight in shining armor—the Chess
Knight! Second in the
Chess
Precious Metals Program, and following hot on the heels of
the sold out
Chess
King, the Chess Knight makes his entrance with a goal of
creating chaos and wreaking havoc on the chess board. He does this
through his unorthodox movement—one square horizontally, then
two vertically, or two vertically then one horizontally. Surprisingly,
the Knight owns the oldest defined movement of any chess piece. His
unconventional moves date back to the Indian game of
chaturanga, in the
6th century AD, when the piece was first introduced, and have not
changed since.
This absolutely superb design depicts a Knight riding his noble
steed—don't call it a horsie! Charging ahead with lance in
hand upon his armored warhorse, the Knight is ready to topple some
hapless pawns, and maybe skewer a bishop while he's at it! The knight's
shield features the checkered pattern of the chess
board around its border, while the center displays the actual knight
chess piece.
This legal tender
masterpiece is a spectacular ode to one of the oldest and most
universally played games on Earth, chess! Why is chess so globally
popular? (Over 600 million people worldwide will play a game this
year!) Because it’s the purest of pure strategy
games—there
is absolutely no luck, no chance, and no hidden information.
It’s
you versus your opponent, locked in head to head mortal combat.
Guarantee yourself a checkmate with a phenomenal fusion of features
that includes one troy ounce pure precious metal content and
spectacular detailed engraving, enhanced by the rich and luxurious
Black Proof finish. With a tiny mintage of just 999 coins worldwide,
coin collectors and
fans of both chess and heraldry alike can compete to make the next move
before time expires. Beautifully presented within a handsome
presentation
case and complete with an individually numbered certificate of
authenticity, this sensational Chess Knight Pure Silver Black Proof is
destined to occupy a place of pride in your noble collection!
The Game of Kings
Known as “the Game of Kings”, chess has a long and
rich
history, having evolved over time to reach the intricate masterwork of
strategy we know today. The origins of chess can be traced back to
central Asia more than 1500 years ago. A recognizable version of chess
called
chaturanga
was played in India before 600 AD.
Chess then spread to Persia, and thence to the Muslim world after the
Islamic conquest of Persia in the 600s. Traveling west to Europe via
the Silk Road, chess derives its Western name from the Persian word
“shah” (king). The word checkmate is derived from
the
Persian “shah mat” (the king is dead).
The oldest known chess manual was in Arabic and dates to about 840 AD,
titled
Kitab ash-shatranj
(
The Book of Chess),
written by al-Adli ar-Rumi (800–870 AD), a
renowned Arab chess player. This manuscript is now lost, but is
referenced in later works on chess. In Europe, the king became the
largest piece, a reflection of its relative importance. Nonetheless,
the king could move only one square per turn, albeit in any direction.
Today, the popularity of chess continues unabated, with over 600
million people playing each year.
The Queen’s
Gambit
Who would have thought that a TV show about chess, of all things, could
make such a splash? Well, that’s exactly what
The Queen’s Gambit
did, becoming Netflix’s most watched original series ever
upon
its release in 2020. The show, starring actress Anya Taylor-Joy, traces
the rise of an emotionally troubled, drug addicted savant from the
obscurity of a rural Kentucky orphanage to the top of the chess world
in the 1950s and 60s. The biggest twist? This savant is a woman, at a
time when a female grandmaster was a true rarity! Just like the game of
chess itself,
The
Queen's Gambit is popular worldwide. It ranked in
Netflix's top 10 most watched programs in over 90 countries around the
globe.
Obverse
Please see above for a full description of the design.
The proprietary black proof treatment lends an air of gravitas
to
the design, appropriate to this serious game of strategy. The legend
KNIGHT denotes the theme.
Reverse
His Majesty, King Charles III, in profile effigy facing left. This
portrait was executed by the engraver Jody Clark. The legend CHARLES
III, the date of issue and denomination also appear, while the legend 1
OZ 999 SILVER guarantees the weight and purity.
Packaging
The coin is encapsulated
inside a
luxurious clamshell-style presentation case, lined with black velvet
and satin, and protected by a full color outer cardboard box. An
individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included.
Image of the
back side of the certificate is mint-supplied and for general reference
only. Serial
number on image is NOT indicative of the serial number you will receive!
Specifications
Country |
Niue |
Year
of Issue |
2024 |
|
|
Face
Value |
One
Dollar |
Weight |
31.39
g |
Diameter |
38.6
mm |
Mintage
Limit |
999 |
|
|
Finish |
Proof
with Proprietary Black Proof Finish |
Composition |
.999
Fine (Pure) Silver |
Edge |
Serrated
(milled, reeded) |
|
|
Artist |
Jody Clark (reverse) |
Certificate |
Individually Numbered |
Niue
Niue is a small island nation in the South Pacific. Although it is
completely self-governing and independent, it remains in free
association with New Zealand, a member of the British Commonwealth of
Nations, hence the portrait of the British monarch on most of its
coinage. The country is located about 1,450 miles northeast of New
Zealand. It is closest to Samoa, Tonga, and the Cook Islands. It is one
of the largest coral islands in the world, with a total area of 260
square kilometers. Niueans are predominantly Polynesian; most are
bilingual, speaking both Niuean and English.
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