2021 – Niue 5$ Heroines – Hua Mulan 2oz

This 2 Oz Silver coin is the first issue in the new extraordinary series “Heroines”, dedicated to brave and courageous women who have influenced the fate of many people. The coin has a beautiful design, has High Relief, has Antique Finish quality, features a 3D insert and comes in a themed case, along with the Certificate of Authenticity. Limited mintage of only 500 pieces!

The reverse of the coin features Hua Mulan ready for battle. The beautiful female figure is accentuated with colourful magnolia flowers; “Huā” means “flower” in Chinese, while “Mùlán” is magnolia. The name of the heroine of the legend is not without meaning, because in China magnolia flowers are a symbol of purity and nobility. Additionally, the coin is decorated with a 3D insert in the shape of a magnolia. Next to the female warrior, there is an image of a Dragon, which is a symbol of Mulan’s ancestral spirit. The obverse of the coin shows the sword with which Mulan cut her hair to resemble a man and a magnolia flower. At the top of the obverse, the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the inscriptions: “ELIZABETH II” – the name of the Queen, “NIUE” – the issuing country, “2021” – the year of issue, “FIVE DOLLARS” – the face value and “Ag 999”, the fineness of the Silver.