Niue: Book Templates - H. C. Andersen - The Snow Queen Coloured 29 grams Silver 2025 Proof

Niue: Book Templates - H. C. Andersen - The Snow Queen 29 grams Silver 2025 is a collectible silver coin weighing 29 g with a fineness of 999, issued by Niue in 2025. Part of the Czech Mint’s literary series, it commemorates Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless fairy tale "The Snow Queen", celebrating self-sacrifice, friendship, and the battle between good and evil. The coin is colorized, emphasizing the magical character of Andersen's story.

The reverse features a portrait of the beautiful yet icy Snow Queen, with her flowing blue hair and surrounding snowflakes symbolizing her frosty power. Below the portrait, there is a scene showing the enchanted Kai being led to her kingdom. The obverse presents small scenes from Andersen's most famous tales, including “The Ugly Duckling,” “The Snow Queen,” “The Brave Tin Soldier,” “The Emperor's Nightingale,” “The Princess and the Pea,” and “The Little Mermaid.” At the bottom, children hold hands, inspired by the cover of one of Andersen’s books, connecting the composition to his literary legacy. The coin is issued under Niue's license and bears the island's national emblem, the denomination of 1 NZD, and the year of issue 2025 on the obverse.

Obverse showcases scenes from Andersen’s fairy tales along with Niue's national emblem, the coin’s nominal value, and the year of issue 2025.

Reverse depicts the Snow Queen with her icy blue hair and snowflakes, leading the enchanted Kai to her kingdom, capturing the magical nature and moral depth of the fairy tale.