2026 Niue $5 Teal Tail Mermaid .999 Silver in Deluxe Case (No Tax) light wear, no COA

2026 Niue $5 Teal Tail Mermaid .999 Silver Coin in Deluxe Case (light issues, no COA)

Up there with faeries, dragons, and unicorns, mermaids are some of Western folklore's most enduring figures. They are water spirits with the top halves of women and the bottom halves of fish, and depending on the tale they can be malicious or benevolent. Mermaids may bring storms, cause shipwrecks, or use their beautiful voices to lure men to their deaths in the sea; they may also rescue sailors in peril, bestow boons, and even fall in love with humans. Their origin appears to be a medieval conflation between sirens, the half-bird women who charmed Odysseus in Greek mythology, and Germanic traditions of "sea girls" who had fish tails. Today, mermaids are exceedingly common in art, music, film, and literature, and their influence has spread to folklore around the world.

This absolutely stunning five-ounce silver coin features a beautiful and highly detailed mermaid, fluffing her hair whilst poised in the water. Her tail is coloured a gorgeous, shimmering tea. The unusually thick coin comes encapsulated in a deluxe wooden case.

Please note, this second-hand item exhibits some light signs of wear and handling. No certificate of authenticity is included.