2017-07-27 Thu

New Zealand Mint released new 1-ounce .999 fine silver $2 coin for Niue featuring the STAR WARS villain Darth Vader. The reverse depicts a close-up of Vader in a polished finish against a satin matte background that features the Imperial logo. The obverse depicts the common effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, year and face value.

Jedi Knight, Anakin Skywalker was influenced by the dark side of the Force to become the Sith Lord - Darth Vader, which led to the eradication of Jedi Order. He served the evil Darth Sidious, to crush the Rebel Alliance led by Luke and Leia. But evil Jedi had a good side as well.

The mintage limit is 250,000 pieces and they are available in different kinds of packaging.