The third release of the New Zealand Mint's silver bullion Classic Star Wars series features the quintessential symbol of the dark force of the original Star Wars trilogy, Darth Vader. The 40 mm diameter coin is struck from 1 Troy oz. of .999 fine silver, its mintage limited to 250,000 issued by Niue.
Darth Vader is depicted holding a lightsaber on the reverse, his image created with a stylized combination of matte and polished surfaces. The background features the distinct geometric design representing the Galactic Empire accompanied by the New Zealand Mint's "NZM" Mint mark, with "1 OZ 999 FINE SILVER" and the Lucasfilm copyright inscribed along the bottom left of the design.
The obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley sculpture of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the fourth definitive portrait to appear on coinage, surrounded by the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II," "NIUE," "TWO DOLLARS" and "2018."
This 2018 Niue 1 oz. Silver Star Wars Classic $2 Coin featuring the imposing image of Darth Vader is presented in Brilliant Uncirculated (GEM BU) condition, with an outstanding strike, exceptional design details and extraordinary eye appeal. Expect the ungraded coin to be of a quality normally seen on coins graded 65 or better on the Sheldon Scale.
Coin Highlights:
| Year of Issue: | 2018 |
| Mint: | New Zealand Mint |
| Grading Service: | Uncertified |
| Grade: | GEM BU |
| Finish: | Mint State |
| Composition: | Silver |
| Purity: | 0.999 |
| Display Weight: | 1 oz |
| Weight in Grams: | 31.1035 g |
| Weight in Ounces: | 1 oz |
| Diameter: | 40 mm |
| Country: | Niue |
| Legal Tender: | Niue |
| Currency: | Dollar |
| Denomination: | 2 |
| Mintage: | 250,000 |
| Obverse Design: | Queen Elizabeth II Portrait |
| Reverse Design: | Darth Vader with Lightsaber |
| Reverse Designer/Engraver: | Ian Rank-Broadley |
The coin’s reverse features the familiar site of an armor clad Storm Trooper, stoically aiming his E-11 blaster at some unlucky soul off field. The design captures every detail of these cold-blooded minions with resounding success and there’s no doubt that this coin will prove just as popular than the New Zealand Mints original Star Wars offering, which depicted the ever notorious Darth Vader.
The coin’s obverse bears Ian Rank-Broadley’s meticulously detailed likeness of her majesty Elizabeth II, every strand of hair and jewel on her crown evident in the relief. Also on the obverse, the queen’s name, the name ‘Niue, ‘ the coins denominational value and year of issue.
This coin is assigned legal tender status in the island country of Niue, a tiny nation of 1600 inhabitants, 2400km northeast of New Zealand. Diversify your holdings with the power of the Dark Side by ordering your 1 oz 2018 Star Wars Stormtrooper silver coin today.
This silver coin celebrates the phenomenally popular Star Wars film series and is the second coin from the New Zealand mint to embrace this high action, epic sci-fi theme.
The coin’s reverse features the familiar site of an armor clad Storm Trooper, stoically aiming his E-11 blaster at some unlucky soul off field. The design captures every detail of these cold-blooded minions with resounding success and there’s no doubt that this coin will prove just as popular than the New Zealand Mints original Star Wars offering, which depicted the ever notorious Darth Vader.
The coin’s obverse bears Ian Rank-Broadley’s meticulously detailed likeness of her majesty Elizabeth II, every strand of hair and jewel on her crown evident in the relief. Also on the obverse, the queen’s name, the name ‘Niue, ‘ the coins denominational value and year of issue.
This coin is assigned legal tender status in the island country of Niue, a tiny nation of 1600 inhabitants, 2400km northeast of New Zealand. Diversify your holdings with the power of the Dark Side by ordering your 1 oz 2018 Star Wars Stormtrooper silver coin today.
2nd. Coin in Series!
| Specifications | |
| NU | |
| New Zealand Mint | |
| Brilliant uncirculated | |
| 999 | |
| NZ | |
| Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the words "Elizabeth II Niue Two Dollars 2018" | |
| A Storm Trooper in combat profile. | |
| 40.5 | |
| 2.7 | |
| NUD 2 | |
| 2018 | |
| Ian Rank-Broadley (Obverse) | |
| 1.0000 | |
| 250000 |