Silver Coin Book Templates - H. C. Andersen - The Little Mermaid Colored 29 grams Silver 2025 Proof
Silver Coin Book Templates - H. C. Andersen - The Little Mermaid colored 29 g Silver 2025 Proof is a remarkable collector’s issue prepared by the Czech Mint as part of a series dedicated to the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen. The coin was struck from 29 grams of fine .999 silver and finished to the Proof standard, which emphasizes the extraordinary detail of the design through the contrast between a mirror-like background and a frosted relief.
The inspiration for this issue is one of the world’s most famous fairy tales – “The Little Mermaid.” Andersen’s story presents a tale of love, sacrifice, and the search for meaning in life. The title character gives up her own voice and her underwater world in the hope of winning the prince’s heart. For generations, the fairy tale has moved readers with its melancholic atmosphere and profound message about selflessness and dreams that cannot be fulfilled.
The coin was designed by medallist Petra Čánská, who artistically combined literary motifs with striking colorization. Particular attention is drawn to the mermaid’s red hair, her colored outfit, and her fish tail, which contrast with the dark underwater world. The coin is housed in a plastic display frame and protective capsule, making it perfect for a collection as well as an elegant gift for lovers of literature and numismatics.
Obverse features a composition inspired by the most important fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen. Visible are scenes referencing “The Ugly Duckling,” “The Snow Queen,” “The Steadfast Tin Soldier,” “The Nightingale,” “The Princess and the Pea,” and “The Little Mermaid.” The obverse also includes the coat of arms of Niue, the face value of 1 Dollar (NZD), and the year of issue 2025.
Reverse depicts a dreamy mermaid watching from the depths of the sea a sailing ship moving across the surface of the water. The heroine’s colored red hair, her outfit, and her fish tail illuminate the underwater world and give the design a unique character.