2024 Gryphon 1oz Rose-Gold Gilded Silver Proof Coin
Heraldic Beasts Series | Niue Legal Tender | Limited to 750 Worldwide
A powerful symbol of strength, vigilance, and authority, the 2024 Gryphon 1oz Rose-Gold Gilded Silver Proof Coin marks the inaugural release in the prestigious Heraldic Beasts Series. Struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver and enhanced with elegant rose-gold gilding, this exceptional coin brings centuries of heraldic tradition to life in precious metal.
Issued as official Niue legal tender, this beautifully crafted Proof coin is a striking tribute to one of the most revered mythical creatures in heraldry.
🦅🐆 The Legendary Gryphon
The gryphon—a majestic fusion of the lion and the eagle—has been a dominant symbol in heraldry since the twelfth century. Combining the lion’s strength and courage with the eagle’s vigilance and sovereignty, the gryphon represents power, protection, leadership, and guardianship.
In traditional heraldic art, the gryphon’s foreparts are those of an eagle, while its hindquarters are those of a lion. The female gryphon, distinguished by her wings, symbolises heightened protection and watchfulness. As a heraldic emblem, the gryphon transcends borders and generations, serving as a universal symbol of excellence, identity, and noble heritage.
✨ Rose-Gold Gilded Proof Design
The reverse features a finely detailed female gryphon, rendered in high relief and bathed in radiant rose-gold plating. Fiercely guarding a shield, the gryphon exudes authority and elegance, with every feather, claw, and contour brought into sharp focus by the Proof finish.
Key design highlights include:
- Selective rose-gold gilding enhancing the gryphon
- Deeply sculpted relief showcasing strength and motion
- Smooth Proof fields contrasting with frosted and gilded details
The result is a visually commanding coin that blends myth, artistry, and precious metal craftsmanship.
👑 Obverse & Legal Tender Status
The obverse confirms the coin’s status as official Niue legal tender, displaying the effigy of the reigning monarch along with the coin’s weight, purity, denomination, and 2024 year-date.
🎁 Presentation & Exclusivity
- Struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver
- Finished to flawless Proof quality
- Enhanced with rose-gold plating
- Worldwide mintage limited to just 750 coins
- Presented in a luxurious display case
- Accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity
