The Scottsdale Mint has a well-deserved reputation for producing some of the most appreciated collections of coins in the world. The Biblical Series, issued on behalf of the island nation of Niue, features some of the most interesting and well-known stories from the bible. The 2018 Niue Chariot of Fire Biblical Series 2 oz Silver Coin recounts the events that surrounded Elijah and his disciple Elisha.

Highlights:

• Delivered secured in the bible-inspired box, includes a Certificate of Authenticity!
• 3^rddesign issued in 2018, 21^stdesign issued in series!
• Mintage limited to just 1,499 coins!
• Contains 2 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Face value of Two Dollars, backed fully by the government of Niue.
• Obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
• Reverse features Elijah ascending, before Elisha.

The 2018 Niue Chariot of Fire Biblical Series 2 oz Silver Coin has an antique finish that lends the old world charm of a coin that has been around for almost centuries.

Each of the coins in this series ships inside of a bible-inspired box that includes the verse depicted on the coin. The 2018 Niue Chariot of Fire Biblical Series 2 oz Silver Coin includes the passage of 2 Kings, which details Elijahs ascension in front of Elisha. Each of the coins has an individual Certificate of Authenticity that matches the laser-etched serial numbers on the coins edge.

Obverse

The obverse design of the 2018 Niue Chariot of Fire Biblical Series 2 oz Silver Coin features the right-profile effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This series of coins uses the third-generation portrait of Her Majesty, where she is shown wearing the royal diadem on her head. The image was imagined by artist Raphael Maklouf.

Reverse

The reverse design of the 2018 Niue Chariot of Fire Biblical Series 2 oz Silver Coin features the image of Elijah ascending into heaven on the back of a chariot of fire. The chariot is drawn by horses. Standing on the, after witnessing the ascension, is Elijahs disciple Elisha, who was tasked with continuing his teachings.

Elijah features in both the Hebrew and Christian bibles, as an interesting figure. Some early scholars had thought that Jesus was in fact Elijah. The Hebrews consider Elijah as more of a prophet.

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