The exclusive Icon silver coin issued by the island state of Tokelau and minted by the Bratislava Pressburg Mint in 2020 in Proof-like quality and purity of the purest 99.9% silver, weighing 1 Oz (31.1 g), illustrates the meaning of the word icon in a broader sense.
Reverse
The reverse side of the coin depicts a stylized head of the goddess Diana by American neoclassical sculptor Hiram Powers
(1805-1873). The image incorporates a geometric texture that houses the inscription "ICON" divided into two lines. A traditional Greek pattern forms the circumference of the coin.
Obverse
The obverse bears a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain and the year of issue '2020' divided into tens.
" TOKELAU", "5 DOLLARS", "1 OZ FINE SILVER" and "ELIZABETH II", complemented by two Maori koru symbols. The background of the coin consists of an undulating pattern framed by a circle decorated with a Greek design.
The word icon comes from the Greek word EIKÓN and means image. The word today no longer denotes only a religious image of the Orthodox Church, but is used for a variety of other figurative meanings. A famous person may be characterized as an icon, or adding the attribute iconic to the name of an object will emphasize its importance and significance.
The coin comes in a plastic capsule in a limited edition of only 30,000 pieces for the entire world!
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Pressburg Mint - The Bratislava Mint is a private Slovak company that is reviving the tradition of coinage in Bratislava after more than 300 years.
In 1430, King Sigismund of Hungary granted the city of Bratislava a coinage privilege and the Bratislava Mint was established. For the next three centuries the mint struck silver coins, which were used as currency. Thanks to this mint, Bratislava became an important financial centre of the region.
The Pressburg Mint - Bratislava Mint continues this historical tradition in a modern way. Using the latest technologies in the industry in conjunction with innovative design, it mints investment and commemorative coins and medals that not only hold value, an attractive investment opportunity, but also a work of art with collector value.
