Disney had already racked up more than a dozen big-screen animated feature hits by the time it released 101 Dalmatiansin 1961. The studio’s 17th feature film managed the seemingly impossible feat of once again topping what had gone before, winning near-universal critical and fan acclaim and becoming an instant classic. It continues to shine brightly for new generations, telling the tale of fifteen pups kidnapped by the villainous Cruella de Vil and mustering all their wits to get back to their beloved parents, Pongo and Perdita. The New Zealand Mint’s latest Disney collectible shows the original Dalmatian family gathered in domestic bliss and rendered in vivid color on the 2022 Proof Colorized Niue Disney 101 Dalmatians Family 1 oz Silver Coin.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in a themed box, secured inside an acrylic capsule!
• Issued in 2022, the latest entry in the New Zealand Mint’s Disney series!
• Limited mintage of just 2,000 coins worldwide!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
• Face value of $2 (NZD), backed by the government of Niue.
• Obverse features an official effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.
• Reverse features a vividly colorized scene of Pongo, Perdita, and their puppies.

The 2022 Proof Colorized Niue Disney 101 Dalmatians Family Silver Coin sports brightly colorized and detailed artwork offset against the brilliant mirrored finish and frosted details of a proof-quality collectible. It ships in a themed box, protected by an acrylic capsule, along with a Certificate of Authenticity that identifies its unique place in the limited mintage.

Obverse

The coin’s obverse side features Ian Rank-Broadley’s famous effigy of the late Queen Elizabeth II to confirm it as legal tender. This is joined by the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “NIUE,” “TWO DOLLARS,” and “2022.”

Reverse

The coin’s reverse side features Pongo and Perdita with their original litter of fifteen puppies, gathered in front of a fireplace at home and rendered in crisp and vivid full color. The fireplace and parts of the background are decorated with engraved details and frosted touches to accentuate the beauty of pure silver.

History

The New Zealand Mint’s Disney series captures numerous iconic moments from the studio’s extraordinary library of classic animated features. Of these,101 Dalmatiansis a film that has remained strikingly present in popular culture to this day, having spawned its own spin-off franchise with multiple live-action movies, television shows, and an animated sequel. For all this success, nothing has ever dimmed the luster of the original hit film, which continues to find new audiences and makes perfect source material for a precious silver collectible.

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