2023 Ram of Calvary Niue 1oz Silver Bullion Coin

2023 Ram of Calvary Niue 1oz Silver Bullion Coin

This coin is part of the Truth Coin Series, produced by SD Bullion since 2018 and struck by Sunshine Minting. The series initially consisted of a Roaring Lion of Judah design and a Tree of Life design, issued every year. To this, two new designs: the Ram of Calvary, and the Sword of Truth.

This design features a beautifully detailed profile of a ram facing the viewer. The ram is strong and courageous, looking calmly straight forward. Above the ram is Hebrew lettering of “ישוע” – meaning Yeshua (Jesus). The Big Horn Ram is a traditional symbol for the Lamb of God and has ties throughout scripture to the Son of God; the location of Calvary has a powerful and established place in the Bible as the location of his crucifixion.

Something that may go unnoticed by some is the hidden “truth” featured on every coin. This feature is a staple for every coin in the Truth series, and adds value for many customers. The truth is hidden on the horn of the ram and says “worship in the spirit” taken from John 4:24; the rest of this verse can be found in the other releases of the 2023 Truth Series

The obverse: of the coin features the (unofficial) “Public Seal of Niue”. It has what looks like a plant arrangement at centre, within a double ornamental circle, itself surrounded by a circle of sea shells. This is crowned with St Edward’s Crown (a symbol of the United Kingdom, the monarch of which is ultimately the Head of State of Niue), Around above between the two, the inscription PUBLIC SEAL OF NIUE. Below that, a ribbon carries the motto ATUA NIUE TUKULAGI on two lines, below which two crossed katoua (Niue fighting clubs), Around above, the face value TWO DOLLARS. Around below, the date of issue 2023.

The reverse: of the coin depicts the head of a ram facing the viewer. On its horn is a micro-engraved inscription which reads WORSHIP IN THE SPIRIT, Above, the inscription ישוע‎ (Yeshua, the name of Jesus in Hebrew), Around below, the precious metal content: 1 TROY OUNCE .9999 FINE SILVER.

2023 Ram of Calvary Niue 1oz Silver Bullion Coin

Manufacturer: Sunshine Mint
Dimensions: 39mm
Weight (grams): 31.10300
Fineness: 999