The Czech Mint launched its first bullion coin series in 2017 with the debut of the Silver Czech Lion. The series quickly attracted interest for its patriotic design and limited mintages. Struck by the Czech Mint and issued as legal tender in Niue, a South Pacific island nation that licenses the coins, each release features a new Czech lion on the reverse, capturing the longstanding national symbol of the Czech Republic. Right now, 2026 1 oz Niue Czech Lion Silver Coins are available at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
Each 2026 1 oz Niue Czech Lion Silver Coin available here comes in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. This is the 10th issue of these coins by the Czech Mint, with individual coins available in protective flips and multiples of 25 coins housed together in plastic rolls.
The origins of the Czech lion date back to the 12th century, when Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa granted new heraldic arms to King Vladislaus II. These arms featured a silver lion on a red field to represent strength and valor, initially depicted with a single tail. According to tradition, a second tail was later added in recognition of the support provided by King Přemysl Otakar I during conflicts with the Saxons. By 1253, the two-tailed silver lion on a red field had become the official coat of arms of the Kingdom of Bohemia, and it has remained a consistent emblem of Czech identity through the nation’s historical developments.
The obverse of the 2026 Niue Czech Lion Silver Coin comes with a bust of King Charles III. As a Commonwealth Nation, Niuean coins feature portraits of the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom. This left-profile bust of Charles III was created by Jody Clark, the same engraver who designed the final effigy of Queen Elizabeth II for British coinage.
On the reverse of 2026 1 oz Czech Lion Silver Coins, you will see a mighty Czech lion with a forked tail and the Crown of St. Wenceslas. The Crown of Saint Wenceslas was created in 1346 by Charles IV, King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor, for use in his coronation. He dedicated the crown to St. Wenceslas, the country’s patron saint, and designated it as the official crown for the coronation of future Bohemian monarchs.
If you have any questions about silver coins for sale, please feel free to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.
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The Czech Mint launched its first bullion coin series in 2017 with the debut of the Silver Czech Lion. The series quickly attracted interest for its patriotic design and limited mintages. Struck by the Czech Mint and issued as legal tender in Niue, a South Pacific island nation that licenses the coins, each release features a new Czech lion on the reverse, capturing the longstanding national symbol of the Czech Republic. Right now, 2026 1 oz Niue Czech Lion Silver Coins are available at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
Each 2026 1 oz Niue Czech Lion Silver Coin available here comes in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. This is the 10th issue of these coins by the Czech Mint, with individual coins available in protective flips and multiples of 25 coins housed together in plastic rolls.
The origins of the Czech lion date back to the 12th century, when Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa granted new heraldic arms to King Vladislaus II. These arms featured a silver lion on a red field to represent strength and valor, initially depicted with a single tail. According to tradition, a second tail was later added in recognition of the support provided by King Přemysl Otakar I during conflicts with the Saxons. By 1253, the two-tailed silver lion on a red field had become the official coat of arms of the Kingdom of Bohemia, and it has remained a consistent emblem of Czech identity through the nation’s historical developments.
The obverse of the 2026 Niue Czech Lion Silver Coin comes with a bust of King Charles III. As a Commonwealth Nation, Niuean coins feature portraits of the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom. This left-profile bust of Charles III was created by Jody Clark, the same engraver who designed the final effigy of Queen Elizabeth II for British coinage.
On the reverse of 2026 1 oz Czech Lion Silver Coins, you will see a mighty Czech lion with a forked tail and the Crown of St. Wenceslas. The Crown of Saint Wenceslas was created in 1346 by Charles IV, King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor, for use in his coronation. He dedicated the crown to St. Wenceslas, the country’s patron saint, and designated it as the official crown for the coronation of future Bohemian monarchs.
If you have any questions about silver coins for sale, please feel free to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.