The Government of Niue have issued (22nd May) two new coins which will make many coin collectors smile as they recall some of their very favorite cartoon characters of their childhood – and even as sophisticated adults!

The latest coins from the pacific island of Niue include images of everyone’s favorite Great Dane, Scooby-doo who hit the airwaves of American television on Saturday mornings beginning in 1969. Along with his four companions, teenagers Freddie, Daphne, Velma and of course, Scooby’s pal “Shaggy” – the five solve mysteries together involving supposedly supernatural creatures through a series of antics and missteps.

The second coin, features the world’s best loved and familiar two-some cat and mouse team – Tom & Jerry. Originally included in cinema shorts from 1940, the two silent stars who are academy award winning animated cartoon characters have been seen all over the world and are instantly recognized by generations of movie-goers and cartoon watchers. Tom, a house cat and Jerry the mouse are the two protagonists and center on Tom’s numerous attempts to capture Jerry amidst the mayhem and destruction that ensues. Tom rarely succeeds in catching Jerry, mainly because of Jerry’s cleverness, cunning abilities, and luck. Despite this, there are also several instances within the cartoons where they display genuine friendship and concern for each other’s well-being.

The two coins, produced by the Mint of Poland on behalf of the Government of Niue include full color images and relief reverse designs. Both coins are struck to proof quality. The obverse includes a cameo portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II along with a folded-over ribbon of projector film positioned below the portrait. The coin’s denomination is seen just to the right of the portrait and the year of issue 2013, is seen along the lower edge.

Denomination Metal Weight Diameter Quality Mintage 1 Dollar .925 silver 14 gr. 32 mm. Proof 6000 pieces 1 Dollar .925 silver 14 gr. 32 mm. Proof 6000 pieces

For more information on these and other coins on offer from the Government of Niue, please visit the website of the Polish Treasury Mint (commercial and sales division of the Mint of Poland) at: http://www.skarbiecmennicy.pl/dzie.html Information is currently in Polish – orders are dispatched to European destinations.



