The newly-launched Warriors of History series of silver coins from the New Zealand Mint brings some of history’s most terrifying warriors to life in colorized silver coin finishes that make an excellent addition to any collection. Today the second release is available as the 2016 1 oz Niue Warriors of History Vikings Silver Coin, online now from JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Ships in a stylish warrior-themed rectangular case with texturized cover.
• Maximum mintage set at just 5,000 coins for global distribution.
• 2^nd coin in the Warriors of History release.
• Individual rounds ship in resealable plastic bags.
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Face value of $2 (NZD) is fully backed by the government of Niue.
• Obverse features Queen Elizabeth II.
• Reverse features a colorized image of a Viking warrior.
• Antique finish.
• Proof specimen.

Few warriors struck fear in the hearts of early Europeans in the manner the Vikings did. From mainland Europe to Russia and across the North Atlantic to the British Isles, Viking raiders would strike without warning from their longboats, rushing ashore and unleashing fury on unsuspecting civilizations.

The 2016 1 oz Niue Warriors of History Vikings Silver Coin follows the popular release of the inaugural coin in the series, honoring the Japanese Samurai. These coins ship to you in sleek and stylish coin cases with a textured cover, and all include a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

On the reverse of the Warriors of History Vikings Silver Coin you’ll find the colorized image a Viking warrior wielding his ax in the foreground, while a longboat in the background makes its way ashore to unload more Viking warriors.

The obverse of all 2016 1 oz Niue Warriors of History Vikings Silver Coins features the image of Queen Elizabeth II captured in right-profile relief. This is the fourth-generation effigy of the Queen during her reign, and was created in 1998 by Ian Rank-Broadley.

Each of the 2016 1 oz Niue Warriors of History Vikings Silver Coins in this listing is a proof specimen with an antique finish. Coins with antique finishes have the appearance of age, which brings subtle warmth and depth to the design without exposing it to years of handling.

The New Zealand Mint is a private company that is located in Auckland. The only minting facility in the country, it is not affiliated with the government and does not handle the production of national currency.

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