2023 Niue 1 oz Silver Icons of Inspiration: Marie Curie Proof

This striking silver coin, minted in 2023, celebrates the legacy of the pioneering scientist Marie Curie. Struck as a brilliant proof, the piece contains one troy ounce of 0.999 fine silver and represents the sixth entry in a dedicated series. With a highly restricted mintage of only 100 proof coins issued worldwide, it stands as an exceptionally rare tribute to one of history's greatest minds. The obverse design, crafted by artist Joel Iskowitz, presents a portrait of Marie Curie focused intently on a vial. Radiating lines emanate from the vessel, which is marked with the chemical symbol for radium, Ra, representing her monumental research. Her actual signature is delicately inscribed beneath the portrait. On the reverse, also designed by Iskowitz, a graceful muse reaches upward toward the sun. This side also displays the public seal of the issuing nation, Niue, along with the face value of two dollars and the 2023 year of issue.