Niue: Star Wars Mace Windu Chibi Coin, Colorized, 1 oz Silver, 2023, Proof
Niue: Star Wars Mace Windu Chibi Coin Colorized 1 oz Silver 2023 Proof is a 1 troy ounce silver collector coin, struck from Ag 999 silver to a proof standard. The issue was prepared by the New Zealand Mint as part of the Star Wars – Chibi Coins series. The coin’s face value is 2 dollars of the issuer, Niue. The mintage is set at 2,000 pieces, and the coin’s shape corresponds to the stylized silhouette of Mace Windu.
The coin is classified as a shaped coin with a colorized application, in line with the practice used throughout the Chibi series. A full troy ounce of high-purity silver and a proof finish are employed, combining mirror-like fields with matte, colorized areas of relief. The issue carries an official Lucasfilm Ltd. license, which is reflected in the markings on the obverse. The issue set includes the coin in a capsule and themed presentation packaging printed with Mace Windu in his film version and an integrated certificate of issue specifications.
The design follows the Chibi aesthetic, which exaggerates character proportions while preserving recognizable features of the hero. For this issue, simplified shapes, smooth color planes, and bold outlines are used. Colorization primarily covers the face, Jedi robes, and the belt with the lightsaber hilt. The background and edges in the natural silver tone complete the composition consistent with the proof finish.
Mace Windu is one of the key characters of the Star Wars prequels, serving as a member of the Jedi Council and a general during the Clone Wars. The character’s on-screen portrayal by Samuel L. Jackson has become a recognizable element of the franchise. The coin depicts him in Jedi attire, in a graphic version adapted to the Chibi series convention. From a collector’s perspective, the issue fits into the line of themed releases dedicated to the heroes and antagonists of Star Wars.
Obverse shows the coat of arms of Niue in the form of the Public Seal with a crown and wreath, placed centrally in the upper part of the coin’s field. Around the rim appears the issuer’s name and the denomination of 2 dollars, with the year of issue 2023 below. In the lower area of the obverse there is information on the weight and fineness in the inscription “1 oz 999 Fine Silver,” as well as the Lucasfilm Ltd. copyright notice.
Reverse presents a colorized image of Mace Windu in a frontal view, executed in the Chibi style, with an exaggerated head and simplified figure. The figure is dressed in a brown Jedi outfit with a belt to which a lightsaber hilt is attached. The character’s outline covers the central part of the coin’s field, while the silver edge and background emphasize the shape corresponding to the character’s silhouette.