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Icons of Inspiration Silver: frequently asked questions
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Icons of Inspiration is a Niue-issued series of 1 oz .999 fine silver coins produced by the New Zealand Mint, launched in 2021. Each coin commemorates a historical figure who made a transformative contribution to human civilisation. The BU silver versions have a mintage of 10,000 per figure and carry a face value of $2 NZD, making them legal tender of Niue. Designs are by American coin artist Joel Iskowitz.
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Ten figures have been released since 2021: Galileo Galilei and Leonardo da Vinci (2021); Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, and the Wright Brothers (2022); Marie Sklodowska-Curie and Thomas Edison (2023); and Johannes Gutenberg, William Shakespeare, and Ludwig van Beethoven (2024). New releases have appeared consistently since launch with no announced end date.
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We currently track 1 Icons of Inspiration listing across 1 dealer. Because each design has a BU mintage of 10,000 and multiple figures are available, selection can vary by dealer. Compare live prices and availability on this page to find the best deal.
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Silver bars generally carry lower premiums over spot than silver coins because they cost less to produce and carry no legal-tender or design licensing costs. Coins like the Icons of Inspiration attract additional premiums for their thematic designs and modest mintages. For pure silver accumulation, bars or high-volume bullion coins often offer a lower cost per ounce; themed coins trade at a middle ground between generic bullion and collector pieces.