Slavic Calendar, 2 dollars

Slavic Calendar, 2 dollars
Slavic Calendar, 2 dollars
Slavic Calendar, 2 dollars
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Specification
  • Issuer:
    Niue
  • Producer:
    Mint of Poland
  • Denomination:
    2 dollars
  • Metal:
    Ag 999
  • Decoration:
    resin insert
  • Quality:
    standard
  • Size:
    50.00 mm
  • Weight:
    62.20 g
  • Circulation:
    500 pcs
  • Date of issue:
    August 2020
Description

Discover the rhythm of ancient Slavs life

  • Intriguing design inspired by the mythology 
  • Modern decoration with resin fill 
  • Two ounces of pure silver 
  • A wonderful gift and a lucky charm! 

The coin “Slavic Calendar” will take you to the world of rites and traditional beliefs of the people who lived according to the rhythm of nature. The Slavic year began in March with the spring arrival. The summer and winter solstices, as well as the spring and autumn equinox, determined the count of time. A side of the world and a caring deity was attributed to each season. 

Obverse
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In the central part of the coin - effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. On both sides - inscriptions: ELIZABETH II, NIUE ISLAND (issuer). Below - an inscription: 2 DOLLARS (face value). Above - 2020 (year of issue). On the rim - a stylized decorative surface.

Reverse
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In the central part of the coin, an image of an oak tree, according to Slavic beliefs, it was a tree symbolizing the center of the universe. The elements are depicted around it (resin insert), the names of the annual rituals and the names of the Slavic gods.