Niue – 2023 – 5 Dollars – Brown Bear in Moonlight

Description

The bear was considered a symbol of the moon in ancient Europe.
These large mammals hibernate in winter, just as the moon hides
behind the clouds during the day. The animal depicted on the high
relief Brown Bear coin rests under the gilded moon’s light and looks
not dangerous.
But the predator’s clumsy appearance is deceptive. Its power, speed,
and intelligence leave enemies no chance.
This silver 45 mm coin issued by Niue teaches not to reveal all trump
cards simultaneously but to patiently train a fortitude.