Niue – 2022 – 5 Dollars – Jeanne d’Arc Heroines

Description

Joan of Arc (French: Jeanne d’Arc) is a patron saint of France, honored as a defender of the French nation for her role in the siege of Orléans and her insistence on the coronation of Charles VII of France during the Hundred Years’ War. Stating that she was acting under divine guidance, she became a military leader who transcended gender roles and gained recognition as a savior of France.

It was struck from 2 ounces of pure silver. The reverse featured a dynamic scene – Joan of Arc in her proud pose. The scene was highlighted with a colorful fire. Moreover, Joan holds a wooden cross in her left hand.

The obverse features ornaments and symbols of the heroine. The coin is packaged in an elegant wooden box housed in a feminine wrapper. The whole is complemented by a certificate of authenticity