VLAD THE IMPALER – 2020 80 mm 2 oz Pure Silver High Relief Coin with 360 g of Pure Copper Core – Niue
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THEME
Vlad III Dracula/Vlad Tepes, better known as The Impaler, was a Wallachian prince and a ruthless leader, whose cruel methods of punishing his enemies gained notoriety in the 15th-Century Europe. Vlad employed extremely cruel measures to inspire fear in those who opposed him and that’s where he earned his nickname famously by impaling his enemies on stakes, which does not kill immediately and is slow and painful. There were also stories told about Vlad drinking the blood of his enemies, where this later greatly inspired Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel and its main character, Count Dracula, the vampire. As gruesome and terrifying as his methods were, Vlad is hailed as a hero, and credited for having kept the relentless Ottoman advance into Europe at bay in the 15th century.
DESIGN
The 2 oz fine-silver coin is struck in a new minting technique that combines 11.5 oz of copper in between two layers of fine-silver resulting in super ultra high relief while being topped off with silver antique finishing.
CERTIFICATE
The collectible is certified with a Certificate of Authenticity, made from 999 Ag , in 0.1 oz. Every certificate is serialized and of Legal Tender with the value of $1 in the country of Niue and is tied to each individual coin attesting to the authenticity of the collectible coin.
SPECIFICATIONS
Features:Â Antique Finish, High Relief, Large Diameter, copper in the middle
Mintage: 500 pcs
Material: 999 Ag, 999 Cu
Finish:Â Antique Finish
Issuer: Niue
Weight: 2 oz Ag, 11.5 oz Cu
Diameter:Â 80 mm
Face Value: $5.00