The Mint of Poland is proud to present the »Year of the Horse" coin from the series, dedicated to the Chinese signs of the zodiac.

The »Chinese Calendar» is a series of commemorative coins. Each year the Mint of Poland issues a coin showing one of the 12 symbols of the Chinese Zodiac that is assigned to the following year: Pig, Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Dog, Monkey and Rooster.

This fruit of passion of the best minters that has been struck with the usage of the most innovative technologies seems to be a magnificent masterpiece that will enchant even the most demanding coin collectors. The perfect gift for those born in the year of the horse as well as a talisman to attract good fortune!

Obverse: In the central part of the coin – a profile portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Below, on the right – the mint mark (m/w) and the hallmark (Ag 925).  Along the rim – inscriptions:  ELIZABETH II, NIUE ISLAND (the issuer), 2014 (the year of issue), 1 DOLLAR (the face value).

Reverse: In the central part of the coin – a 24-carat gold plated horseshoe. On the left and on the right – multi-colour, artistic images of two horses embellished with pad printing. Above – an inscription: "YEAR OF THE HORSE" in Chinese. Along the rim – an inscription: YEAR OF THE HORSE (the name of the coin in English).

Country: Niue Island
Data of issue: January 2014
Face value: 1 Dollar
Metal: Silver .925
Weight: 16,81 g
Diameter: 38,61 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 9,999 pcs