PUFFING BILLY RAILWAY 120th Anniversary 1 Oz Silver Coin 1$ Niue 2020
This 1 Oz Silver coin commemorates the 120th Anniversary of the opening of the main line between Belgrave and Gembrook in 1900 - the Puffing Bill Railway. The coin has a lovely design, a selective coloration and comes in a case, along with the Certificate of Authenticity. Limited mintage of 1.000 pcs worldwide.
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€139.95
Data sheet
- Country
- Niue
- Year
- 2020
- Face Value
- 1 Dollar
- Metal
- Silver
- Fineness (purity)
- .999
- Weight (g)
- 31.1 (1 oz)
- Diameter (mm)
- 40
- Quality
- Proof
- Mintage (pcs)
- 1.000
- Certificate (COA)
- Yes
- Presentation case (box)
- Yes
- Weight range
- 1 oz - less than 2 oz
The reverse of the coin depicts the Puffing Billy Railway, a train line that runs through the picturesque mountainous region of the Dandenong Ranges in Victoria. One of the finest preserved steam railways in the world, it is now a major tourist attraction thanks to the tireless efforts of more than 600 dedicated volunteers. On the top of the reverse, the inscription: "PUFFING BILLY" - the name of the coin. The obverse of the coin depicts the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the inscriptions: "NIUE" – the issuing country, "ONE DOLLAR" – the face value, "2020" – the year of issue "ELIZABETH II" – the name of the Queen and "1 OZ 999 SILVER" – the weight of the coin and the fineness of the Silver.
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