Niue 2012 Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Pure Silver Dollar Proof Bell Huey UH1

Description

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Death from above! This affordable, extremely low mintage (only 2,500!) pure silver proof commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War!
Struck from
pure silver
, this dramatic
silver dollar
makes the design of the
Vietnam War 5 Ounce Pure Silver Proof
affordable for all collectors, and represents an appropriate and commanding tribute on the 50th anniversary of the
Vietnam War
. The depiction of a special forces soldier wearing jungle camouflage, with an regular infantry soldier and Bell Huey UH-1 Iroquois helicopter (the workhorse of the Army in Vietnam) look superb rendered in
full color
. The coin is encapsulated and displayed in handsome, black leatherette presentation case accompanied by a numbered certificate.
With an extremely low mintage limit of just 2,500 coins, it is already sold out at the Mint!
Death from above! The photos below depict United States Army soldiers in action during the Vietnam War, including the ubiquitous Bell Huey UH-1 Iroquois helicopter, the workhorse of the army!
Platoon
.
Hamburger Hill
.
We Were Soldiers
.
Full Metal Jacket
.
The Deer Hunter
. What do all these famous Vietnam War films have in common?
Death from above
, courtesy of the helicopter, the defining weapon and transport of Vietnam! In one of the most famous scenes in movie history, in Francis Ford Coppola's
Apocalypse Now
, the 1/9 Air Cavalry ride in on Hueys to attack a Viet Cong village, set to the famous strains of Richard Wagner's
Ride of the Valkyries
. Throughout Vietnam, the air cavalry and special forces used the helicopter to devastating effect! Coins commemorating the Vietnam War are few and far between, as are coins depicting helicopters. Combine those two themes in one dynamic, moving vignette and you've got a sure winner!
Bell Huey UH-1 Iroquois Helicopter - Jack of All Trades
The Bell UH-1 Iroquois is a military helicopter powered by a single, turboshaft engine, with a two-bladed main rotor and tail rotor. The helicopter was developed by Bell Helicopter to meet the United States Army's requirement for a medical evacuation and utility helicopter in 1952, and first flew in October of 1956. Ordered into production in March 1960, the UH-1 was the first turbine-powered helicopter to enter production for the United States military. It has proved to be extraordinarily successful; more than 16,000 have been produced worldwide.
The UH-1 first saw combat service with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. The original designation of HU-1 led to the helicopter's nickname of "Huey". In September 1962, the designation was changed to UH-1, but Huey remained in common use. Approximately 7,000 UH-1 aircraft saw service in Vietnam, in a variety of roles, including medical evac, special forces insertion and removal, and as a helicopter gunship.
Investment Note
We don't normally talk about silver coins priced under a couple hundred dollars as investments, but here's a coin with a ton of investment potential, to say nothing of cachet! It's affordable for any budget and stuck in the .999 pure silver! The Vietnam War theme (depicting a helicopter and regular infantry and special forces soldiers) is both compelling and hard to find. Perhaps most importantly, it has an extremely low mintage limit of only 2,500! Don't let it sell out on you, get yours today!
Obverse
Two soldiers, one regular infantry and one special forces, are inserted in a hot jungle LZ by a Bell Huey UH-1 Iroquois helicopter in Vietnam. The legends VIETNAM WAR and AUSTRALIAN INVOLVEMENT 1962-1972 define the theme.
Reverse
Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II of England, in crowned profile facing right. This portrait, featuring Her Majesty wearing a tiara and pearl drop earrings, was executed by the sculptor Raphael Maklouf. The legend ELIZABETH II, the date of issue and denomination also appear, while the legend 1/2 OZ 999 SILVER guarantees the weight and purity.
Packaging
The coin is encapsulated inside a black leatherette, clamshell-style presentation case, lined with black velvet and satin, and protected by a full-color outer box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included.
Specifications
Country
Niue
Year of Issue
2012
Face Value
One Dollar
Weight
15.57 g
Diameter
36 mm
Mintage Limit
2,500
Finish
Proof with Color
Composition
.999 Fine (Pure) Silver
Edge
Serrated (milled, reeded)
Certificate
Individually Numbered
Niue
Niue is a small island nation in the South Pacific. Although it is completely self-governing and independent, it remains in free association with New Zealand, a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations, hence the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its coinage. The country is located about 1,450 miles northeast of New Zealand. It is closest to Samoa, Tonga, and the Cook Islands. It is one of the largest coral islands in the world, with a total area of 260 square kilometers. Niueans are predominantly Polynesian; most are bilingual, speaking both Niuean and English.
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